Kyrgyz regime claims victory in controversial poll
KYRGYZSTAN’S INTERIM government last night claimed victory in a controversial referendum, held just two weeks after 2,000 people were killed and tens of thousands were left homeless in ethnic violence.
India, Canada to sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
Thirty-six years after Canada slapped sanctions on India after it exploded an atomic device, the two countries will sign a civil nuclear agreement tonight paving the way for supply of uranium and cooperation in research, development and radiation safety.
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.
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