Russia's Medvedev in Finland To Discuss 'Family Affairs'
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived with a visit to Finland. He will discuss a wide range of issues with Tarja Halonen, from big politics to economics and visas. They may also discuss numerous family scandals involving mixed Russian-Finnish families.
Losing the resources game
While Washington sleeps, China is winning the great new game in Central Asia, locking up its rich natural resources.
Azerbaijan's rail traffic suffers from blasts in Russia
Due to frequent blast incidents on the railway in Russia's Dagestan republic demand for tickets for trains leaving Azerbaijan in that direction has fallen by up to 30 percent, Azerbaijan Railways chief engineer Gurban Nazirov said.
Putin Lures $1 Billion Less Than Planned as Investors Seek Higher Yields
Russia raised 34 billion rubles ($1.1 billion) less than offered at two bond auctions yesterday as investors demanded higher yields than the government was willing to pay.
Lithuania Industrial Output Rises In June
Lithuania's industrial output increased in June from the previous month.
China world's top energy user
China is now king of the world in energy consumption, surpassing the U.S. years ahead of forecasts in a milestone that left the Asian giant immediately rejecting its new crown.
India should move forward with the nuclear deal, says Anil Kakodkar
The Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Dr. Anil Kakodkar has urged the country to give the go ahead for the Indo-US civil nuclear deal.
Activists ask Kremlin for protection in Chechnya
Members of the Kremlin's human rights council appealed to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday to protect colleagues in Chechnya after the Moscow- backed leader of the volatile region lambasted rights workers.
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