North and South Korea on the brink of war, Russian diplomat warns
North and South Korea are on the brink of war, a top Russian diplomat has warned, calling for both countries to exercise restraint and sit down for talks.
Chinese defense minister to observe SCO anti-terror drill in Kazakhstan
Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie left here Thursday for Matybulak Range in south Kazakhstan to observe the joint anti-terror drill of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Dispute with Japan highlights China's foreign-policy power struggle
The increasingly bitter dispute between China and Japan over a small group of islands in the Pacific is heightening concerns in capitals across the globe over who controls China's foreign policy.
U.S. financial experts praising Latvia's economic recovery
U.S. financial experts are praising the economic recovery in Latvia, said President Valdis Zatlers following discussions with financial and political experts during his current U.S. visit, LETA was informed by Ilze Rassa, the president's press secretary.
Baltic States and Poland will work together on energy issues
The Baltic States and Poland must work together on energy agreements and common policies, agreed the presidents
Russia Ends Talk of Missile Sale to Iran
Russia interprets the latest round of United Nations sanctions against Iran as prohibiting all exports of major weapons systems to that country, President Dmitri A. Medvedev announced Wednesday, ending some Russian equivocation on whether an advanced air defense system would fall under the ban.
Wood for heating more costly in Estonia in 2010
Firewood is increasing in price due to higher demand caused by colder winter in 2009-2010, according to an official with the economics ministry of Estonia.
Talks with S. Korea on nuclear power plant at final stage
Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yıldız said Wednesday that talks with South Korea regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant, which is planned to be built in Turkey’s northern province of Sinop, are ongoing with only a few remaining issues under deliberation.
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