Pakistan military group cancels U.S. visit after airport questioning
A delegation of Pakistani military officials decided to cancel a meeting this week with U.S. military officials in protest after they were taken off a plane and questioned at Washington's Dulles International Airport, according to a Pakistani official.
Barack Obama urges Mid-East leaders to take opportunity
US President Barack Obama has urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders not to let the chance of a permanent peace deal "slip away".
Turkmenistan offers new gas supply source
Turkmenistan, which failed to submit third-party certification of Dauletabad gas field reserves, has now offered a new supply source, Osman/ Yolatan gas field, which has raised serious concerns in Pakistan
Changing rules of the nuclear game
The US has been pointing a finger at China, directly or indirectly, over the past several months, especially over issues involving China's relations with its neighbors. The devastating floods in Pakistan have given it another opportunity to prod China.
China intensifying military presence build-up
China is ramping-up its military presence facing Taiwan despite the easing of hostilities across the Strait, a defense ministry report cited by local media warned yesterday.
Market higher thanks to miners, bankers and a positive overnight Wall Street performance
The Australian stock market was higher at noon, lifted by strong gains among minerals and financial companies as well as a positive Wall Street performance overnight.
French GDF Suez Set to Enter Bulgarian Energy Market
The Romanian affiliate of the French electricity generation and distribution company Gas de France Suez (GDF Suez) has submitted an application for a license in Bulgaria.
Estonia to build underwater hydro plant
In an effort to bring down power prices and increase carbon-free energy production, Estonia may get a underwater pump hydroelectricity plant along its northern coast.
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