North Korea to allow UN nuclear inspections
North Korea has allowed UN nuclear inspections to resume after talks with visiting New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, CNN reported on Monday.
Russia eyes modernisation of its oil industry
Russia, a leading oil and gas exporter, has used more than 50% of its known oil reserves and might need to attract enormous investment to modernise its oil infrastructure.
Parliament Elects Kyrgyz Government
Kyrgyzstan's parliament elected a speaker and approved a new government on Friday, laying the foundation for Central Asia's first parliamentary democracy after months of upheaval and violence.
China, Pakistan to formalise $10 bln deals
China and Pakistan are set to conclude another 10 billion dollars' worth of deals, the latest signings on a trade-focused trip to South Asia by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.
Russia urges South Korea to scrap planned firing drill
Russia has asked South Korea to stop a scheduled joint military exercise with the United States, hours after North Korea warned it will strike back if the South proceeds with the drill.
Russia launches world's 1st nuclear fuel bank of low enriched uranium
The world's first nuclear fuel bank of low enriched uranium (LEU) was officially launched in Russia on Friday, which aspiring nations could use for nuclear reactors instead of making it themselves.
Belarus looks east and west as presidential elections approach
Russia has been putting the squeeze on Belarus, trying to get a foothold in the Belarusan economy, and presidential elections there this Sunday could prove to be a significant moment in that quest.
Turkmenistan, Iran to hold energy talks in Tehran
Turkmen delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Baymurad Hojamuhammedov will discuss issues of cooperation in oil and gas industry in Tehran (Iran) on Saturday, the official Turkmen source said.
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