Nepal seeks China's support to escape energy crisis
Nepal's foreign minister asked China on Friday for help in dealing with an energy crisis that crippled the landlocked country over the past three months and China said it would look at the request favorably.
Top Syrian rebel leader killed in air strike in Damascus suburb
A top Syrian rebel leader and head of the most powerful insurgent group in the eastern suburbs of Damascus was killed in an aerial raid that targeted the group's headquarters, rebel sources and the Syrian army said on Friday.
Bangladesh signs $12.65 billion deal with Russia for nuclear power plants
Bangladesh's state-run Atomic Energy Commission signed a deal with Russia on Friday to set up two nuclear power plants, each with 1,200 megawatt capacity, an investment totaling $12.65 billion, a government official said.
Syria Ready To Participate In Geneva Peace Talks
Syria is ready to enter peace talks in Geneva, the country’s foreign minister has said during an official trip to China.
Ukraine's Lawmakers Vote To Allow Trade Embargo Against Russia
Ukraine's parliament has approved a bill that allows the government to impose a trade embargo against Russia, a week after Russia announced a food embargo against Ukraine.
Putin Hosts Indian Prime Minister For Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an annual bilateral summit expected to focus on defense and energy cooperation.
Turkmenistan Opens New Gas Pipeline
The president of Turkmenistan says the completion of a new gas pipeline will boost cooperation with European partners.
Iran Says Russia To Start Building New Reactors
A senior Iranian nuclear official says Russia will begin construction on two new nuclear reactors in Iran next week.
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