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.
Iran: Nuclear Weapons or Peaceful Energy?
With the ratification of START, a new nuclear alliance is shaping - one dedicated to the effort to prevent rogue nations from developing nuclear weapons.
India Joins U.S. Effort to Stifle Iran Trade
India has tightened the web of sanctions around Iran by barring Indian companies from a range of deals transacted through a key trade-finance clearinghouse.
China must step in and control sociopathic neighbour North Korea
Driving through Kerry a few summers ago, I decided to drive the back road from Tralee to Listowel to take in a little-known piece of Irish history.
Waking Wind in the Balkans
Taking a look at the market, forecasts and the key issues in developing wind power projects in the Balkan region, Jeff Potter explores the former Yugoslav republics.
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