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.
Zardari's visit strengthens Pakistan-China relations
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's five-day visit to China, starting July 6, sought to strengthen economic and strategic relations between two countries.
Letter from Europe: Opportunity for E.U. Sway in Ukraine
When Nico Lange arrived at the Kiev airport last month, border guards told him he was being expelled and deported to his native Germany.
Energy OK after North Caucasus attack
The supply of energy to a North Caucasus republic wasn't cut short following an armed attack on a hydropower plant
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