Gazprom ramps up Asian energy trade presence
Russia's Gazprom is ramping up its presence in Asia to trade liquefied natural gas, oil and source carbon offsets, as one of the world's biggest energy players seeks to tap the fastest-growing region.
Russia's president says sanctions for Iran "not optimal" path, but can't be excluded
Thousands of years after Moses led his people out of Egypt, the Passover story is going digital
Protecting the Baltic Sea and business relations the theme of St. Petersburg visit
President of the Republic Tarja Halonen visited St. Petersburg on 23 March 2010 and participated in a roundtable on cooperation in the Baltic Sea region that was arranged by Governor Valentina Matviyenko.
Moscow Metro explosions kill 37
At least 37 people are reported killed in two explosions on the Metro system in Moscow, officials say.
NATO Urges Russia to Join Missile Defense
Russia should help NATO create a "security roof" that would jointly defend both of them from missiles fired by rogue nations, NATO's chief said Saturday.
Belarus Executions Draw EU Protest
Belarussian human rights activists said two convicts have been executed, triggering protests from European lawmakers.
Factbox: Key political risks to watch in Ukraine
Post-election infighting, the difficult battle to get an International Monetary Fund rescue package back on track, worries over default and relations with Russia are the key investor worries in Ukraine.
Pentagon programs to bolster Georgian, Baltic forces
The Pentagon said on Friday it would build military capabilities of Georgia and Baltic states bordering Russia to ready them for operations in Afghanistan, a move that could raise alarm in Moscow.
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