Power cut hits Georgian capital again
A fire at a local power transmission sub-station on Sunday suspended electricity supplies to several regions of Georgia and halted the underground train services in the country's capital city of Tbilisi.
India-Japan Ties Poised for Advance as Both Nations Eye China
India and Japan are poised for a rapid advance in their bilateral relations with rich economic and strategic overtones.
U.S. grasp of Russia nukes may weaken warns official
American knowledge of Russia's nuclear capabilities will dwindle if a new nuclear arms treaty with Moscow is not ratified, the chief U.S. negotiator argued as a Senate panel on Friday scheduled a vote on the document.
Lithuania to set up natural gas trading bourse
Lithuania's Energy Ministry has drawn up guidelines to establish a Lithuanian natural gas trading exchange.
The Black Sea Need Not Be a Black Spot
The Black Sea is a cradle of civilization, trade and cultures, but today it is also a region of unresolved conflicts, porous borders and rivalries.
Ukraine May Give Russia Joint Control of Pipe to Cut Gas Prices
Ukraine is willing to give Russia joint control of a pipeline to southeastern Europe in exchange for access to natural gas supplies, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said as the country’s negotiate a gas venture.
Pakistan: China’s other North Korea
China’s policy towards Iran, especially with respect to nuclear proliferation, and its reported sale of solid-fuel missiles to Saudi Arabia, are further indicators of China’s global strategy to challenge what it perceives as declining US power.
Prime Minister meets with Jordanian Energy Minister
Prime Minister Andrus Ansip met with Khalid Irani, the minister for energy and natural resources from the Kingdom of Jordan, and the delegation accompanying him at the Stenbock House today. The main aim of the Jordanian delegation’s visit to Estonia is to learn more about the country’s oil shale industry.
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