Pakistan gas pipeline is Iran's lifeline
As Iran braces for another broadside of economic sanctions over its nuclear program, Tehran moves closer to opening up a new lifeline -- a natural gas pipeline to Pakistan and possibly India and China as well.
U.S., Russian negotiators 'at the finish line' on new START nuclear pact
U.S. and Russian negotiators are "at the finish line" in negotiating a major agreement to cut the number of nuclear warheads each side has deployed against the other, with just one or two issues left to resolve, officials said Thursday.
Environmentalists: Lithuania must speak out against nuclear power plant in Belarus
Representatives of environmental organizations and the society argue that Lithuania should speak out clearly against the construction of nuclear power plant in Astraviec, Belarus. According to them, the Government must present a negative opinion regarding the report on the impact of Belarusian nuclear power plant to the environment.
Medvedev, Putin grapple for power in Moscow
Russian President Medvedev made it clear from the beginning that he does not stand in Vladimir Putin's shadow. Two years into his presidency, Medvedev is making a play for more power as he seeks to assert himself.
PACE wants early Armenian vote reforms
The Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, or PACE, has agreed to give Armenia until the end of this year to reform its electoral system.
Rio Tinto announces Guinea deal
Rio Tinto says it has signed a deal with China to develop a massive iron ore project in Guinea.
Russia eyes 25% of global nuclear reactor market
China growing influence ‘good for RI’
Indonesia and China have increasingly boosted economic and defense ties amid the absence of attention from the US, observers and officials say.
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