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.
Turkey to make up for falling Europe coal use
The future for European coal generation looks gloomy with the odds stacked against new coal plants but if Turkey is included in the European zone a very different picture emerges, analysts say
Fears grow over global food supply
Russia announced a 12-month extension of its grain export ban on Thursday, raising fears about a return to the food shortages and riots of 2007-08 which spread through developing countries dependent on imports.
Ministry sets up task force to study North Pole policies
The Foreign Ministry said Thursday it has set up a task force to examine Japan’s policies concerning the North Pole, as melting ice due to global warming opens the door to increased ship navigation and chances for resource development in the Arctic sea.
Wheat rises as Russia extends export ban
Wheat climbs after Russia, the third-largest grower last year, extends a ban on exports into next year after a drought destroyed crops, tightening global supplies.
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