Estonia rating lifted by Fitch on euro entry plan
Estonia's rating was upped to A from BBB+ by Fitch Ratings on the Baltic country's planned entry into the euro area on Jan. 1, 2011.
Medvedev to visit Finland to boost high-tech cooperation
Dmitry Medvedev will begin a two-day working visit to Finland on Tuesday to agree on a new European security architecture and discuss bilateral cooperation in high technologies
Democrats Demand Clarity over Bulgaria, Russia Energy Talks
The Bulgarian Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) have requested a meeting with the Energy Minister Traicho Traikov in order to discuss the energy negotiations between Bulgaria and Russia.
China to build new nuclear power plant: state media
China has approved plans to build a nuclear power plant in the southwestern region of Guangxi, state media reported Monday, as Beijing makes good on a pledge to boost renewable energy sources.
Pakistan defends civilian nuclear cooperation with China
Pakistan on Monday defended its civilian nuclear cooperation with China to build two nuclear reactors and said the plants will be open to the inspection of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Russia, Ukraine to consider joint atomic project
Russian and Ukrainian experts will discuss setting up a joint nuclear generation project on Tuesday, Ukraine's major energy company said.
Cold War remnants evident in Russia's influence in Cyprus
Their close relationship is a boon to Russia's trade economy as well as oligarchs looking to stash ill-gotten cash. Ties with Moscow are strengthened by Cypriots' skepticism of the U.S.
World parliaments criticize Israel, Turkey
Representatives of world parliaments criticized Israel, Turkey, Cambodia and 18 other countries for their treatment of lawmakers.
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