British PM appeals for trade with old colony India
British Prime Minister David Cameron wooed Indian business leaders Wednesday in a remarkable pitch aimed at revitalizing his nation's economy with help from the burgeoning Asian power it once ruled.
China's growing energy demand "legitimate": IEA economist
During the process of rapid economic development, "China will need energy, and it is very legitimate," Fatih Birol, the chief economist of the International Energy Agency (IEA)
U.S. hopes to revive stalled military ties with China
The lack of sustained military ties between the United States and China is a key challenge for the two countries at a time of tensions in Asia, the U.S. No. 2 diplomat said on Tuesday.
Russia welcomes Iran’s readiness to discuss fuel exchange
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Anderi Nesterenko in a statement published here on Tuesday welcomed Iran’s readiness for technical talks in the field of exchanging nuclear fuel for Tehran Research Reactor.
Russia: EU sanctions on Iran 'unacceptable'
Moscow has said the new EU sanctions on Iran will undermine efforts for a political-diplomatic resolution with Iran. Russia backed last month's UN sanctions but condemned unilateral measures by the US and the EU.
Kyrgyzstan in need of institutional rebuilding as well as financial aid
With tensions still high after June's ethnic violence, a donor conference in Kyrgyzstan has pledged $1.1 billion (0.8 billion euros) to help the country rebuild. Experts say institutional rebuilding is equally important.
Tolerant to Western criticism, Iran is sensitive to Russia's
Moscow and Tehran have been living through a period of chill in their relations. It was evidenced in Moscow's reaction to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's recent words accusing Russian President Dmitry Medvedev of becoming "the spokesman for the Iran' s enemies."
Kyrgyz Parties Gear up for Election
High stakes for political groups seeking power in stronger parliament
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