Climate of Scrutiny
How will India measure, report and verify its climate change actions when it is not yet sure of what actions it needs to take or the economic consequences of such moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Multinational military drill to be held in eastern Romania
More than 300 Romanian, U.S., Ukrainian and Macedonian troops will participate from May 17-June 24 in 'the Black Sea Rotational Force 2010' drill organized in eastern Romania, according to a news release on Thurday from the Romanian Navy General Staff.
India seeks Iran help for stabilizing Afghanistan
India has conveyed to Tehran that it had a major role in stabilizing the situation in Afghanistan and that India would cherish its support in handling the developing situation in that country.
Russia Wants to Build Nuclear Plants in Syria
Russia, which is helping Iran build nuclear plants, now wants to add Syria to its list of investments in atomic energy while the US enlists support for the idea of making Middle East free of nuclear weapons.
Turkey says Syria, Qatar back Iran plan
Syria and Qatar back Turkish efforts for a diplomatic solution to the row over Iran's nuclear program, Turkey's foreign minister said after leaders of the three countries met, a report said.
Maoists have massively mined Chhattisgarh forests: Police
A day after 8 CRPF troopers were killed in a landmine blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, a top police official said the guerrillas have massively mined the state's forested areas and it was difficult to de-mine the vast stretches.
Energy's New 'Great Game'
Countries around the globe are racing to lock down energy supplies to ensure economic security. The geopolitical implications are huge
Time for a nuclear samba
Brazil has advanced a proposal to unblock the Iranian nuclear dossier that is in fact the common view among the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China), the emerging geopolitical counter-power to United States hegemony.
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