Dubai Global Energy Forum to open on Sunday
Dubai Global Energy Forum (DGEF) 2011, organised by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, will kick off on Sunday at Dubai World Trade Center under the theme: “Energy Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future”.
Belarus denies govt involvement in subway blast
The authoritarian president of Belarus angrily refuted allegations Saturday the government was behind a subway bombing in the capital that killed 13 and wounded more than 200 others.
India, Kazakhstan sign nuclear power deal
India said Saturday it signed seven trade agreements with Kazakhstan, including a deal involving nuclear material used for energy production.
BRICS see rising threat from commodity volatility
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa said excessively volatile commodity prices pose a threat to the global economy and called for greater regulation of derivatives markets.
China backs India for UNSC seat, vaguely
China on Thursday joined Russia in vaguely backing India's quest for a permanent Security Council seat but there was no promise that Beijing would vote for New Delhi's inclusion on UN high table.
Tepco to compensate Japan's nuclear plant victims
The Japanese government has ordered the operator of the nuclear plant damaged by last month's quake and tsunami to pay compensation to affected families.
Nato foreign ministers hold talks in Berlin
Foreign ministers from Nato countries are meeting in Berlin, amid differences among members over the air campaign to protect civilians in Libya.
US President aims to lower deficit by $4 trillion
U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled a politically risky plan to reduce the budget deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years by cutting health care and defense while raising some taxes.
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