Water Dispute Raises Tension Between India and Pakistanis
In this high Himalayan valley on the Indian-controlled side of Kashmir, the latest battle line between India and Pakistan has been drawn.
Turkey becomes global power in construction
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa building dams, stadiums and highways in a boom that's helping drive Turkey to record growth and bolstering its efforts to become a regional power broker.
China world's biggest energy consumer
China has passed the US to become the world's biggest energy consumer, according to new data from the International Energy Agency.
Gazprom denies inviting RWE to join gas project
Russian gas giant Gazprom has denied inviting Germany's utility company RWE to join the South Stream gas pipeline that would cross the Black Sea and is a rival to the EU-backed project.
Russia sees positive effects of a less confrontational foreign policy
Nuclear deals, trade agreements, signatures on international treaties: Russia has been in a cooperative mood since the turn of the year. Moscow has discovered the benefits of a less confrontational foreign policy.
Democrats Demand Clarity over Bulgaria, Russia Energy Talks
The Bulgarian Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) have requested a meeting with the Energy Minister Traicho Traikov in order to discuss the energy negotiations between Bulgaria and Russia.
China to build new nuclear power plant: state media
China has approved plans to build a nuclear power plant in the southwestern region of Guangxi, state media reported Monday, as Beijing makes good on a pledge to boost renewable energy sources.
Pakistan defends civilian nuclear cooperation with China
Pakistan on Monday defended its civilian nuclear cooperation with China to build two nuclear reactors and said the plants will be open to the inspection of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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