Japan Reaffirms Nuclear Energy Use
Japan remains committed to nuclear power despite the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Prime Minister Naoto Kan indicated Sunday, as workers moved closer to repairing the crippled plant by opening the doors of a damaged reactor building.
Nine killed in clashes in Russia's North Caucasus
Eight militants and one member of the security forces were killed in clashes in the North Caucasus republic of Dagestan Sunday, where Russia is fighting a growing Islamist insurgency, authorities said.
China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan conduct joint military exercises
China and two Central Asian neighbours conducted counter-terrorism drills in the north-west Chinese border region of Xinjiang, where Muslim separatists have staged attacks to undermine Beijing rule, state media said.
Conflict in Libya will only reinforce internal disputes in the EU
The Libyan conflict is part of Washington's long-term strategy. In the last 10 years, the United States has been playing against the European Union. This is in part because, after the introduction of the euro, the EU claimed its status as a major financial center.
Osama hit a wake-up call for India
The killing of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden in Pakistan's heartland by United States special forces demonstrated American resolve in the decade since the 9/11 attacks to get its man.
EU moves to tighten border controls in Schengen zone
International sanctions against Iran's nuclear program forced the Islamic Republic to strengthen trade relations with countries in Southeast Asia who have benefited from Iran's isolation, experts say.
Iranian Defense Official Visits Armenia
Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Reza Mozafari Nia has discussed military ties with Armenian officials in Yerevan, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports.
Saakashvili Upbeat About Georgia Military
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the "combat spirit" and combat skills of Georgia's armed forces.
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