Government proposes higher energy taxes in 2011 budget
Finland's government on Thursday concluded its budget talks after only one day of discussing the finance ministry's budget proposal.
India hopes for win-win nuclear accord with Japan
Downplaying recent adverse remarks by Japanese officials about civil nuclear cooperation with India, India Friday said it would shortly hold another round of negotiations with Japan here and underlined that it was hopeful of 'a win-win' atomic accord soon.
'Pakistan should engage Iran on nuclear power'
Pakistan should engage in a 'detailed dialogue' with Iran on nuclear power and not only the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline to counter its 'arch-enemy' India, an editorial in a Pakistani newspaper said Friday.
Russia extends military presence in Armenia
Russia extended its lease on Friday on a military base in the former Soviet republic of Armenia until 2044, strengthening its presence in the South Caucasus energy transit region.
Protestors attack Kyrgyz minister
Around three thousand anti-government protestors rallied in the southern Kyrgyzstan city of Osh on Friday, attacking a government minister and demanding the resignation of the country's president.
Russian FM defends Iran nuclear power plant
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that the Bushehr nuclear power plant construction in Iran promotes the non-proliferation regime.
Japan’s Asian overtures aid US
Japan's outreach to its Asian neighbors reached a new apogee on the August 15 anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender.
German Chancellor Merkel drives energy debate with national tour
Weeks before unveiling a new energy concept in Germany, Chancellor Merkel has kicked off a tour of the nation's energy facilities to gain a better perspective on the state of renewable and traditional sources of energy.
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