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Kyrgyz leaders take risky bet on referendum
Kyrgyzstan holds a referendum on a new constitution Sunday, a risky gamble amid deadly ethnic tensions but one the interim government hopes will legitimize its power until new elections in October.
Dubai may develop nuclear and coal fired power plants
Gulf News reported that coal and nuclear technology are two options being weighed by the Dubai Government as it strives to diversify energy resources to meet future demand,
Turkey tightens Internet control in feud
Furious over Internet insults of the country's beloved founder, Turkey has gone on the offensive against Google, tightening a ban on YouTube and cutting public access to a host of Google-owned sites.
US, Russia fail to grip Kyrgyz helm
If the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan were to be the litmus test, the United States' "reset" of ties with Russia appears only selectively genuine. Kyrgyzstan is a perfect case for the two powers to agree to tactical cooperation, as there are significant common interests - and yet that is not happening.
Obama: Russia Belongs in WTO
President Barack Obama said Thursday he will help Russia accelerate its bid to join the World Trade Organization, and told Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that he hopes Russia can clear final hurdles to accession as early as September 30.
Hot prospects still seen in Ukrainian economy
Ukraine is looking hot to some investors. A new decade brings new dreams and new investment ideas.
Pakistan, Iran to sign power supply agreement
Pakistan Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf, will visit Iran in August to sign an agreement for importing 1,000MW of electricity, officials have said.
Peabody Energy still looking at Australian, Mongolian opportunities
Recently rebuffed in its attempts to buy Macarthur Coal, the coal miner says it is undeterred and remains optimistic of opportunities in Australia and Mongolia
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