Iran Asks Russia to Build More Nuclear Plants
One day after delivering a bizarre and inflammatory speech at the United Nations in New York, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his government is in discussions with Russia about constructing another nuclear power plant in Iran.
New Turkmen Gas Reserve Estimates Confirm Vast Export Potential
By the latest estimates, Turkmenistan’s potential gas reserves are even larger than previously thought, encouraging the European Union to tap into this potential, and motivating Ashgabat to cooperate with Brussels and Baku on a trans-Caspian pipeline bound for Europe despite Moscow’s opposition.
Ukraine Expects Gas Agreement 'in Days'
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said he expects the 2009 gas contract between Russia and Ukraine to be revised "within a few days" after meeting with counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Senators back Georgia in WTO talks with Russia
Two U.S. senators urged the Obama administration on Wednesday not to sacrifice Georgia's security and sovereignty concerns in Washington's effort to help Moscow join the World Trade Organization.
Ex-Soviet States Set Up Free Trade Zone
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Ukraine and other ex-Soviet republics making up the Commonwealth of Independent State have agreed to set up a free trade zone.
Obama hits China on trade; cautious on currency bill
President Barack Obama accused China on Thursday of "gaming" international trade by keeping its currency weak, but was cautious about a bill before the Senate aimed at pressing Beijing to revalue the yuan.
British Firm Seeks Nuclear Partnerships with India
Britain’s Lloyd's Register, well known for its maritime interests, is reportedly close to signing a nuclear agreement with India.
The Free Trade Agreement Could Spoil South Korea's State Visit
For the obsessive-compulsive bureaucrat, there is no more invigorating exercise than preparing for a state visit by a foreign leader to the White House.
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