Hundreds protest against Russian government
Hundreds of people protested against the Russian government Sunday at two separate rallies in Moscow, with opposition activists calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and nationalists demanding greater rights for ethnic Russians. Several opposition activists were detained.
Japan, Russia to build liquid natural gas plant: report
Japan and Russia are to jointly build a liquid natural gas (LNG) plant in the Russian port of Vladivostok, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported.
Kazakhstan interested in Iran-Armenia transport corridor
Armenia and Kazakhstan to increase bilateral trade turnover.
Turkmen Gas Pipeline To Be Formally Approved Today
The leaders of Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Turkmenistan meet today in the Turkmen capital Ashgabat to formally approve a $7.6 billion gas pipeline project.
IMF expects stable development in Middle East and Central Asia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the real GDP in countries in the Middle East and Central Asia to hit 5.7 percent in 2010 and 5.4 percent in 2011, IMF Regional Economist Niklas Vestelius said.
Pact Lifts Limits on Civilian Nuclear Projects With Russia
While President Obama presses the Senate to embrace a new arms control treaty with Russia, another nuclear pact with Moscow cleared its final hurdle on Thursday after more than four years with virtually no notice but potentially significant impact.
Kiev looks to Black Sea for new energy
Ukraine could boost its own energy security by attracting investors to the oil and gas deposits in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, the government said.
Georgia pressing US for NATO membership prospectus
The former Soviet republic of Georgia wants the United States to outline the steps necessary for it to join NATO.
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