Russia's Medvedev in Vietnam, nuclear deal in the offing
President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Vietnam Saturday for a visit that will see Russia sign a multi-billion-euro nuclear power plant deal with the former Soviet-era Communist ally.
Russian troops to continue Afghan drug raids
Russia will take part in more drug raids in Afghanistan despite strong protests from the Afghan government, the Nato secretary-general has said.
Putin to visit Bulgaria
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit Bulgaria on Nov. 13, his Bulgarian counterpart Boyko Borissov told reporters Tuesday.
Lithuania pleased at German support for nuclear plant
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Azubalis on Tuesday praised German support for a planned nuclear power station to be built in the Baltic country, describing it as a "guarantee" to potential investors.
No progress seen in forcing Iran to come clean on nuclear arms
Western powers' strong new sanctions on Iran have failed to push Tehran's leaders toward compromise on their disputed nuclear program, a senior European diplomat said on Tuesday.
Russia implements joint projects worth 1 bln dollars in Turkmenistan
Russia was implementing over 120 joint projects and contracts worth around 1 billion U.S. dollars in Turkmenistan, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov Tuesday said on Tuesday.
Biogas Attracts Investors in Ukraine
In course of 2010 in Ukraine the development rate of alternative energy industry has significantly increased due to investments from NAER, credits provided by IFC and EBRD, ratification of an agreement between Ukraine and NEFCO and, finally, the adoption of law “About the green tariff.”
With an eye on China, Obama to chart US future in Asia
President Barack Obama heads to Asia Friday, with diplomatic ambitions undimmed by domestic political woes, seeking a permanent place for the United States in a region fundamental to its future.
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