Russia still hopes diplomacy to solve Iran standoff
Russia still hopes for a diplomatic solution to the standoff over Iran's nuclear programme, a deputy foreign minister said Monday, as the West steps up pressure for new sanctions against
Russia flexes its military muscles with Western airspace violations
An increase in incidents where Russian warplanes have infiltrated the sovereign airspace of EU and NATO countries is causing concern among European defense chiefs. Experts believe the Russian bear is flexing its muscles.
EU unveils improved Schengen visa application system
Around 10 million people each year receive a visa allowing entry to Europe's borderless, Schengen Area. Regulations that came into force on April 5th should streamline the process of applying for a Schengen visa.
Turkish inflation rate declines in March from 15-month high
Turkish inflation slowed in March for the first month in five, strengthening the central bank’s case for keeping interest rates at a historic low even as growth accelerates.
Putin signs key deals with Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian PM Vladimir Putin sign a series of key deals following talks in Caracas.
Factbox - Russia's ties with Venezuela: arms, energy, politics
Following are facts about relations between Venezuela and Russia: Russia is the world's second-biggest oil exporter and biggest gas producer. OPEC member Venezuela boasts Latin America's largest oil reserves and 7.9 percent
Strategic vision urged for relations with Central Asia
Pakistan should develop broad-based relations, particularly in energy projects, and improve people-to-people contacts with the Central Asian Republics (CARs), which are the centre of global attention, mainly because of their huge natural resources.
Sadr holds referendum on Iraq PM
The Iraqi political grouping of Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr holds its own a referendum on who should be the country's prime minister.
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