Parliament passes Turkish-Russian nuclear plant bill
A bill approving the May 12 agreement between Russia and Turkey on the establishment of a nuclear power plant was passed by Parliament on Thursday.
Trump Sees Potential in Georgia
The Republic of Georgia is perhaps not the most obvious location for a lavish Trump Tower development, but that's just where representatives of billionaire mogul Donald Trump have spent the past few days scouting hotel sites.
Merkel, Medvedev pledge to strengthen trade ties
Russia and Germany pledged to strengthen economic ties on Thursday as Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called Europe's largest economy Moscow's "key partner" for the future.
Russia promises Iran fuel despite sanctions
Russian companies are ready to supply fuel to energy-hungry Iran, despite unilateral US and EU sanctions targeting Tehran's oil and gas sectors, the Russian energy minister said on Wednesday.
Saudi nuclear drive gains momentum
Saudi Arabia's decision last week to sign a nuclear cooperation pact with France marks a major step forward for a pan-Arab drive toward nuclear power, even as the United States strives to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Turkey extradites German terror suspect
Turkey has extradited a German citizen, suspected of Islamist terrorism, to his homeland for trial. He is believed to be linked to the Sauerland cell convicted for a failed terrorist plot in March.
Nordic Alliance: The Stoltenberg Report, One Year On
In February 2009, “A Nordic Alliance?” looked at proposals for a broader security and industrial compact among Europe’s northern nations, in part as a response to a growing void at NATO’s center.
Bulgarian PM Sends Foreign Power Utilities to Prosecutor
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, announced Wednesday the report of the country’s energy watchdog about the three foreign-owned electric power utilities will be sent to the Chief Prosecutor.
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