Russia and Africa: vying for mineral resources
Russia is a vast country that is exceptionally rich in mineral resources. Therefore, a fairly commonly held view is that prospecting for minerals outside Russia, for example, in Africa, is not a sensible proposition. Does this viewpoint reflect the way things really stand?
Medvedev promises better arms for Russian military
President Dmitry Medvedev marked the anniversary on Monday of victory over Nazi Germany with a promise to arm Russian troops with the latest weapons and push reform of a military plagued by low morale and poor equipment.
Japan Reaffirms Nuclear Energy Use
Japan remains committed to nuclear power despite the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Prime Minister Naoto Kan indicated Sunday, as workers moved closer to repairing the crippled plant by opening the doors of a damaged reactor building.
Nine killed in clashes in Russia's North Caucasus
Eight militants and one member of the security forces were killed in clashes in the North Caucasus republic of Dagestan Sunday, where Russia is fighting a growing Islamist insurgency, authorities said.
Turkmenistan: TAPI Continues To Face Challenges
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India proposed gas pipeline scheduled for completion in 2016. So far, no big progress has been made on a diplomatic front to provide for the project's start.
Medvedev signs Russia-Turkey nuclear papers
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a 2009 nuclear cooperation agreement with Turkey that would boost energy projects between the two countries, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Russia's Putin proposes new political force
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has proposed creating a "broad popular front" ahead of Russia's parliamentary election, in an apparent attempt to counter growing public discontent with his political party and solidify support.
China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan conduct joint military exercises
China and two Central Asian neighbours conducted counter-terrorism drills in the north-west Chinese border region of Xinjiang, where Muslim separatists have staged attacks to undermine Beijing rule, state media said.
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