Food crisis worsened by North Korea's currency reform
The UN estimates approximately 1.7 million North Koreans will be dependent upon food aid this year. The devaluation of the country's currency has even worsened the food supply for the people.
Russia and Norway strike deal over oil-rich Barents Sea region
Moscow and Oslo have struck a deal that equally divides the long-contested Barents Sea between them. The agreement ends decades of negotiation over the inhospitable area believed to be rich in oil and gas deposits.
Italy, Russia sign nuclear agreement
Italy and Russia signed on Monday an important agreement of cooperation in the nuclear sector aimed at exchanging technological know-how and building new power plants.
ROAR: Medvedev reaches maritime border agreement with Norway’s leadership
Moscow and Oslo have reached an agreement on the demarcation of maritime borders after almost 40 years of talks.
Parliamentary chaos as Ukraine ratifies fleet deal
Chaos has erupted in the Ukrainian parliament during a debate over the extension of the lease on a Russian naval base in Ukraine.
Bulgaria, Serbia agree to more police, customs cooperation
The fight against organized crime dominated the discussions between the leaders of Bulgaria and Serbia on Monday, as the Bulgarian delegation headed by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is on an official visit to Belgrade, reported Radio Television Serbia.
Twin to run for Polish president
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the twin brother of the Polish president killed in a plane crash, is to run for office to replace him.
Merkel offers Greece support
Germany's Chancellor pledges conditional support for a European aid package to Greece, as Athens's borrowing costs hit record levels.
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