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.
U.S. grasp of Russia nukes may weaken warns official
American knowledge of Russia's nuclear capabilities will dwindle if a new nuclear arms treaty with Moscow is not ratified, the chief U.S. negotiator argued as a Senate panel on Friday scheduled a vote on the document.
Prime Minister meets with Jordanian Energy Minister
Prime Minister Andrus Ansip met with Khalid Irani, the minister for energy and natural resources from the Kingdom of Jordan, and the delegation accompanying him at the Stenbock House today. The main aim of the Jordanian delegation’s visit to Estonia is to learn more about the country’s oil shale industry.
Turkey to make up for falling Europe coal use
The future for European coal generation looks gloomy with the odds stacked against new coal plants but if Turkey is included in the European zone a very different picture emerges, analysts say
Fears grow over global food supply
Russia announced a 12-month extension of its grain export ban on Thursday, raising fears about a return to the food shortages and riots of 2007-08 which spread through developing countries dependent on imports.
Ministry sets up task force to study North Pole policies
The Foreign Ministry said Thursday it has set up a task force to examine Japan’s policies concerning the North Pole, as melting ice due to global warming opens the door to increased ship navigation and chances for resource development in the Arctic sea.
Wheat rises as Russia extends export ban
Wheat climbs after Russia, the third-largest grower last year, extends a ban on exports into next year after a drought destroyed crops, tightening global supplies.
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