Putin’s Party Wins in Russia’s Local Elections
Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin’s ruling party triumphed easily in regional elections here in Siberia and elsewhere in Russia on Sunday, demonstrating that its standing has not suffered, despite several challenging months for the government.
Five Kyrgyz parties pass election threshold
Five parties passed the threshold on Monday to win seats in Kyrgyzstan's new parliament after a landmark election aimed at shifting the strategic Central Asian nation away from failed authoritarian rule.
Iran wants nuclear power talks
Iran says late October or early November would be a good time for nuclear talks with the six world powers, and claims it has put an end to Western espionage against its atomic facilities
Nuclear weapons still a threat
President Barack Obama’s vision of a nuclear weapons-free world should be embraced by all as it is the only viable nuclear policy against the enemies the Unites States faces today.
Afghanistan: Global NATO's first Ground War in its Tenth Year
The military alliance that 61 years ago identified its core mission as to "promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area" is now embroiled in the tenth year of a war in Afghanistan launched by its dominant member, the United States.
Bulgaria to Extend N-Plant Contract with Atomstroyexport
Bulgaria's contract with Russia's Atomstroyexport, commissioned to build the planned 2,000 megawatt Belene nuclear plant on the Danube River, which has stalled over lack of funding, will be extended by six months, reports say.
New head manager of state concern "Turkmengas" is appointed in Turkmenistan
Turkmen President Gurbangulu Berdimuhammedov has appointed Dovlet Mommayev a new head manager of the state concern "Turkmengas" by his decree.
Central Asian recovery weak, says World Bank
While Eastern Europe and Central Asia are emerging from the worst global recession since the 1930s, recovery has been weak, with a jobless rebound in some nations and uneven growth from country to country, the World Bank said
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