General Elections in Sweden - 19th September 2010
Today, 7 million Swedes are being called to renew all of their MPs: both national (members of the Riksdag, the only Chamber of Parliament) and local (town councils and county councils).
Kazakhstan President may seek another 10 years
Kazakhstan's aging leader will seek to extend his rule until 2017 in the energy-rich central Asian nation's next election and may even seek to stay in power until after 2020, dampening speculation about potential successors.
Russia May Face Higher Rent for Kyrgyzstan Military Sites
yrgyzstan may drastically raise the amount of rent Russia pays to use crucial military facilities in the Central Asian nation, the government said
Russian prosecutor: Attacks have quadrupled in North Caucasus
Violence in Russia's conflict-ridden North Caucasus has risen significantly this year despite the increased deployment of troops loyal to Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported Thursday.
Chechen leader wanted by Russia is in Poland: activists
Chechen independence leader Akhmed Zakayev, wanted by Russia for alleged terrorism, is in Poland where he could face arrest under an international warrant, organisers said Thursday.
Armenia, Slovakia to cooperate in peaceful use of nuclear energy
At September 16 sitting, the Armenian government approved Armenia-Croatia contract to promote bilateral cooperation in the sectors of economy, science and engineering as well as stimulation and protection of investments.
Boiling point nears over China's trade tactics
"It's in our long-term interest to have a healthy, fruitful, productive relationship with China," said U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk
U.S., allies working on new North Korea strategy
The United States and its allies in Northeast Asia are trying to fashion an opening to North Korea out of concern that the current policy toward the isolated nuclear-armed nation could lead to war, U.S. and Asian officials said
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