Kazakh, British, US troops start drills
Kazakh, British and US troops have teamed up for 10 days of joint military exercises called the 'Steppe Eagle' drills.
Latest oil and Gas news : Hunting, Baltic Oil Terminals, Gulfsands Petroleum, Vialogy
Oil terminals owner Baltic Oil Terminals has select a preferred bidder to conduct pre-engineering and feasibility studies for the construction of its grain terminal in Baltysk.
China Passes Japan as Second-Largest Economy
After three decades of spectacular growth, China passed Japan in the second quarter to become the world’s second-largest economy behind the United States, according to government figures released early Monday.
Russia delivers nuclear fuel to Iran
Russians will start loading a nuclear reactor with fuel in the southern city of Bushehr on Aug 21, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
Analysis: NATO, Russia improve ties
After decades of tension, NATO and Russia are working together on a series of joint initiatives that range from supplying troops in Afghanistan to fighting airline hijackings.
Russia Calls for Arms Embargo on Georgia After War’s Second Anniversary
Marking the second anniversary of Russia’s “coercion-to-peace” operation in Georgia, the Russian Chief of the General Staff, Army-General Nikolai Makarov, told the media: “Arms deliveries to Georgia are in full swing. Georgia’s military potential is significantly higher today, compared to August 2008.”
In 7 days, H1N1 claims 83 lives
For the World Health Organisation, the H1N1 swine flu pandemic is over. The world is no longer in an influenza pandemic alert and is moving into the post-pandemic period, WHO director general Margaret Chan said this week.
France's Sarkozy calls for European natural disaster force
French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants the EU to set up a rapid reaction force for natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires and floods. France has also pledged immediate aid to Pakistani flood victims.
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