France, Turkey in war of words over Armenian genocide bill
France's foreign ministry on Tuesday warned Turkey against economic reprisals over draft French legislation that would make it a crime to deny that Armenians had suffered a 'genocide' at the hands of Ottoman Turks during World War I.
US Needs China in Korea Crisis
Truth be told, the worst thing in the world that could happen – next to a nuclear war between Pakistan and India – would be a nuclear conflict in northeast Asia and the Korean peninsula. In both cases, millions, or tens of millions, could die. And it’s possible to envision a disoriented, paranoid North Korean leadership triggering a war with South Korea and its allies, with the ever-present danger that such a war could escalate if North Korea used its stockpile of nuclear bombs. In addition, the flow of countless refugees across the border into China would likely involve Beijing in the crisis instantly.
Ukraine PM sees Russia gas deal in a few days
Ukraine will reach a compromise deal with Russia on gas supplies in a few days, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said on Monday, contradicting previous statements by Moscow which expected no deal to be made this year.
U.S. weighs North Korea policy, nuclear talks after Kim death
The Obama administration says it remains committed to stability on the Korean peninsula and is closely monitoring developments there following the death of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il and the apparent transfer of power to his son.
Russia and India concerned about sanctions against Iran
In a joint statement, Russia and India have expressed concern over the intensification of sanctions against Iran, emphasizing that unilateral sanctions "could be highly unconstructive."
France Armenia Genocide Bill Sparks Controversy In Turkey
Turkey's prime minister on Saturday sharply criticized France for a bill that would make it a crime to deny the World War I-era mass killing of Armenians was genocide.
India Assures Russia on Kudankulam Project
Singh said India is going ahead with Unit I of the Russia supplied Kudankulam plant in a couple of weeks and the second unit would follow too after six months.
US and Nato should avoid confrontation with Russia
The way the United States of America through the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) treats Russia when the former implements its strategic military projects in Europe it generates more questions than answers.
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