Kyrgyzstan agrees to international probe into violence
During a Franco-German diplomatic visit, Kyrgyzstan's interim president has agreed to an international inquiry into ethnic unrest in the country last month. The OSCE has said it will send a team to watch over the peace.
Dmitry Medvedev admits Russia has made no progress in fighting corruption
Dmitry Medvedev has admitted that his administration has made almost no progress in fighting corruption since he took office two years ago.
India, Pakistan open key talks in Islamabad
The foreign ministers of nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India open their first key talks in Islamabad since the 2008 Mumbai attacks derailed a peace process.
Parliament passes Turkish-Russian nuclear plant bill
A bill approving the May 12 agreement between Russia and Turkey on the establishment of a nuclear power plant was passed by Parliament on Thursday.
Turkish minister says more packages might follow after referendum
Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin said yesterday the Turkish government wanted to introduce new packages after the Constitutional amendment package gets approval in the referendum on Sept 12.
Trump Sees Potential in Georgia
The Republic of Georgia is perhaps not the most obvious location for a lavish Trump Tower development, but that's just where representatives of billionaire mogul Donald Trump have spent the past few days scouting hotel sites.
Merkel, Medvedev pledge to strengthen trade ties
Russia and Germany pledged to strengthen economic ties on Thursday as Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called Europe's largest economy Moscow's "key partner" for the future.
Russia promises Iran fuel despite sanctions
Russian companies are ready to supply fuel to energy-hungry Iran, despite unilateral US and EU sanctions targeting Tehran's oil and gas sectors, the Russian energy minister said on Wednesday.
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