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China, Uzbekistan pledge to combat terrorism jointly
President Hu Jintao and his Uzbek counterpart pledged on Wednesday to jointly combat terrorism, a major concern for both countries.
UN Security Council slaps new sanctions on Iran
The UN Security Council voted in favor of new, tougher sanctions against Iran on Wednesday, scuttling a deal forged by Turkey and Brazil that would have let it exchange nuclear material for nuclear fuel from abroad.
Russia, Turkey, Iran meet ahead of U.S.-backed debate in United Nations
Leaders of Russia, Turkey and Iran convened at a security summit meeting in Istanbul on Tuesday in a display of regional power that appeared to be calculated to test the United States just one day before a scheduled U.S.-backed debate in the U.N. Security Council on imposing tighter sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.
Yanukovych: Ukraine expects Russian investment in nuclear sector
Ukraine would like Russian banks to issue a loan for the construction of new reactors at Khmelnytsky and Rivne nuclear power plants, according to Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
Iran faces 'toughest sanctions'
Iran faces its toughest sanctions for failing to comply with UN demands over its nuclear enrichment, the US says.
Russian-Arab Economic Cooperation: Uncovering New Possibilities
Today, as we witness the rapid transformation of the global political and economic systems, it is time to reassess Russia’s economic relations with Arab countries.
West fears to lose influence on Ukraine over rapprochement with RF
The West has apprehensions that Ukraine may finally get under the Russian influence, analysts note. Moreover, apprehensions have been voiced in the United States that the "resetting" of relations with Russia results in the Washington's loss of influence in the whole post-Soviet space.
Fifteen years after war, Croatia and Serbia sign historic military deal
Croatia and Serbia have penned a landmark military cooperation deal. The agreement is part of efforts to normalize ties between the two former foes, and is being seen as a step forward for their EU-membership bids.
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