Belarus releases one of five opposition presidential candidates
One of five opposition presidential candidates arrested in Belarus following a post-election crackdown two weeks ago has been released. Meanwhile, the country faces criticism for closing its OSCE office.
Iran to supply 70MW electricity to Afghanistan, Pakistan
Iran will export 70MW of electricity to Afghanistan and Pakistan this Iranian year (which ends on March 20).
China announces nuclear fuel breakthrough
Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in nuclear fuel reprocessing technology that could effectively end any uranium supply concerns, state media reported on Monday.
Post-Cold War era taps Turkey as the new indispensable nation
Turkey made its imprint as one of the most influential countries not only on 2010, but on the first decade of the third millennium.
Belarus charges opposition candidates with organising riots
Belarussian authorities charged on Wednesday four former presidential candidates who opposed incumbent authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko with organising post-election riots.
Russian-Ukrainian Relations: Moving Closer
The election of Viktor Yanukovych as president has brought a dramatic improvement in Russian-Ukrainian relations. Concrete achievements include long-term agreements on gas export price and the Russian navy’s lease of its base at Sevastopol. A major outstanding issue is the relationship between Gazprom and Naftohaz Ukrainy, which will likely be the topic of intensive future discussion.
Serbian Eco Minister Opposes Bulgaria's Nuclear Project
Serbia's participation in the project to build a second Bulgarian nuclear power plant located in Belene is not feasible, according to Serbian Environment Minister, Oliver Dulic.
Kyrgyzs on road to democracy, leader says
Kyrgyzstan is slowly but surely headed along the path toward a democratic state, transitional President Roza Otunbayeva said.
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