Caspian oil boom raises pollution fears
The environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has put offshore drilling operations in the Caspian Sea under fresh scrutiny.
Fifteen years after war, Croatia and Serbia sign historic military deal
Croatia and Serbia have penned a landmark military cooperation deal. The agreement is part of efforts to normalize ties between the two former foes, and is being seen as a step forward for their EU-membership bids.
Eurozone finance ministers agree to admit Estonia as 17th member
Eurozone finance ministers Monday endorsed Estonia's bid to join the 16-nation bloc from next year.
Obama to tackle "serious issues" with Azerbaijan
President Barack Obama promised in a letter released on Monday to tackle "serious issues" straining relations with Azerbaijan, an important link in Afghan supply lines and energy export routes to the West.
Turkey, Azerbaijan agree on gas shipments
Turkey and Azerbaijan signed a deal on Monday that will provide 11 billion cubic meters (388 billion cubic feet) of Azeri natural gas a year to Turkey beginning as early as 2016
Joining hands in Eurasia
President Hu Jintao's participation at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in the Uzbekistan capital of Tashkent testifies to China's long-term commitment toward a sustained, healthy and stable development of the organization.
Japan PM to name new cabinet
Japan's new Prime Minister Naoto Kan is due to name his cabinet and be formally sworn in by Emperor Akihito.
Iran to approve Pakistan gas pipeline deal
Iran hopes to finalise a deal this week for a much-delayed pipeline to export natural gas to Pakistan by 2015, an energy official said on Sunday.
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