S Korea freezes trade with North
South Korea's president suspends trade with the North, after a report blamed Pyongyang for sinking a southern warship.
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan customs union talks fail
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir has announced that his proposed customs union with former Soviet republics Belarus and Kazakhstan will not come into force by its previously planned July deadline.
Iran sanctions won't stop missiles - Russian senator
The head of a parliamentary foreign affairs committee was quoted on Friday as saying that sanctions on Iran being discussed by world powers would not stop Russia from delivering S-300 surface to air missiles to Tehran.
Russia is getting its 'sphere' back
This week Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made his first state visit to Ukraine. After five years of cold relations between the two countries, this trip was meant to cement much warmer ties with Ukraine’s new, Moscow-friendly leader.
Geothermal Energy Powering 52 Million Worldwide
Geothermal power is growing rapidly across the globe according to a new report by the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA).
Iran letter to IAEA will advance nuclear talks: Brazil
Iran's letter to the IAEA confirming its deal with Turkey and Brazil over an exchange of uranium will advance negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program, Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said Friday.
Russia Ready to Invest $1 Billion in Namibian Uranium
Russia is ready to invest about $1 billion to develop uranium deposits in Namibia, the world’s fourth-biggest producer of the metal, said Sergei Kiriyenko, chief executive officer of Rosatom Corp.
Russian Industrial Output Surges More Than Forecast
Russian industrial output surged in April as the manufacture of cars, steel pipes and freight cars increased, signaling a rebound from the country's worst recession may be picking up pace.
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