Saudi nuclear drive gains momentum
Saudi Arabia's decision last week to sign a nuclear cooperation pact with France marks a major step forward for a pan-Arab drive toward nuclear power, even as the United States strives to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Turkey extradites German terror suspect
Turkey has extradited a German citizen, suspected of Islamist terrorism, to his homeland for trial. He is believed to be linked to the Sauerland cell convicted for a failed terrorist plot in March.
Nordic Alliance: The Stoltenberg Report, One Year On
In February 2009, “A Nordic Alliance?” looked at proposals for a broader security and industrial compact among Europe’s northern nations, in part as a response to a growing void at NATO’s center.
Iraqi president seeks council on government void
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani on Tuesday requested from the Supreme Federal Court to inquire about the legality to redo elections since the country is gripped by constitutional void, an informed source from the Iraqi President’s office said, Iraqi broadcaster Alsumaria reported.
Bulgarian PM Sends Foreign Power Utilities to Prosecutor
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, announced Wednesday the report of the country’s energy watchdog about the three foreign-owned electric power utilities will be sent to the Chief Prosecutor.
Latvia registered third highest proportion of renewable energy use in EU in 2008
In 2008, Latvia registered the third highest proportion of renewable energy use in the European Union, according to data from the European Union's statistics office Eurostat. The proportion of renewable energy use in Lithuania in 2008 was 15.3%, but in Estonia – 19.1%.
U.S. warns India on Iran's energy
Washington is adamant that its allies in the Middle East and Central Asia can't continue with a business-as-usual model in Iran's energy sector, officials say.
Georgia and Russia do business despite tense relations
Russia and Georgia may have severed diplomatic ties as a result of the armed conflict over South Ossetia in 2008, but when it comes to business dealings the two sides often choose a more pragmatic approach.
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