Iran says in touch with big powers on new nuclear talks, EU ...
Iran said on Wednesday it was in touch with big powers to hold fresh talks soon but the European Union denied it, with Britain saying Tehran had yet to show willingness for negotiations on its disputed nuclear work without preconditions.
Russia urges quick missile defense deal with U.S.
A deal with Washington to assuage Moscow's concerns about U.S. missile defense plans in Europe is still possible, but time is running out, Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday.
Iran, the U.S. and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
The United States reportedly sent a letter to Iran via multiple intermediaries last week warning Tehran that any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz constituted a red line for Washington. The same week, a chemist associated with Iran's nuclear program was killed in Tehran. In Ankara, Iranian parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani met with Turkish officials and has been floating hints of flexibility in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
Azerbaijan may ensure Moldova’s energy interests
"Moldova is clearly aware of Azerbaijan's increasing role as an exporter of energy resources to European countries. Like any other European country, it is also interested in diversifying energy supply sources and ensuring its energy security. In this sense, I see the possibility of implementing various beneficial projects," Moldovan Prime Minister Vladimir Filat said in an interview with Trend on the eve of his official visit to Azerbaijan.
India not seeking Iran oil waiver from U.S.
India is not seeking a waiver from the United States that would protect buyers of Iranian oil from a fresh round of sanctions and New Delhi continues to import from Tehran, Indian Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said on Tuesday.
U.S. futures higher on Chinese, E.Z. data; Dow Jones up 0.77%ech foundry
U.S. stock futures pointed to a sharply higher open on Tuesday, as market sentiment strengthened after better-than-expected Chinese growth data and upbeat economic reports in the euro zone.
Ukrainians and Russians vie for control of key Czech foundry
Ukrainian tycoon Konstantin Zhevago, an MP with imprisoned former PM Yulia Tymoshenko’s party, reportedly needs the ČKD foundry and engineering works in Kutná Hora to save his rolling stock business and is offering Kč 485 million for the bankrupt firm. However, the Russian rolling stock manufacturer Rail Group has put forward an offer of Kč 691 million and a promise to invest Kč 1.8 billion in it.
Tata, Ambani to meet PM over power issues
Top executives from India's major power companies will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday to push for swifter action to improve access to coal and make it easier to get funding, acquire land and get environmental clearances.
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