Steel prices rise in China, EU and India
Steel prices in China rose this week, with the steel supply expected to tighten after a large number of steel mills were ordered to cut or shut down production as part of a Chinese government's efficiency drive.
Wildfires return to Russia, destroy 400 homes
Wildfires returned to Russia, sweeping through several villages in Siberia and burning down more than 400 homes.
China corners vital market
In the race to build advanced industrial and military products, China has a key advantage: the world's biggest reserves of rare earth minerals that are essential to many of these products.
Merkel: Lithuania and Latvia to be integrated into EU internal energy market
The upcoming European Council will discuss ways to integrate Lithuania and Latvia into the EU's internal energy market, German Chancellor Angelina Merkel says
China to push forward WTO talks: vice president
China will work with other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to push forward the global trade talks, Vice President Xi Jinping said here Tuesday.
Turkey Joins Europe, Electrically Speaking
Turkey may be frustrated in its bid to become part of the European Union, but by the end of September, it will join Europe’s electric grid.
Moldova 'fails to pass' presidential referendum
Moldova's prime minister has acknowledged that a referendum to make presidents directly elected has failed.
India-Japan Ties Poised for Advance as Both Nations Eye China
India and Japan are poised for a rapid advance in their bilateral relations with rich economic and strategic overtones.
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