India, Saudi Arabia for strategic energy cooperation
Anand Sharma with Saudi Trade Minister New Delhi, Jan 4 : India and Saudi Arabia have decided to promote bilateral investment and joint ventures for boosting trade as well as services between the two countries.
Problems arise in US-Russian disarmament talks
Differences between the US and Russia over the follow-up to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty that expires on December 5 are greater than previously disclosed, Russia media reported Thursday.
Belarus restricts internet access
A new law in Belarus will restrict access to foreign websites and force internet clubs and cafes to report users visiting sites registered abroad.
Iran: France urges Europe to impose oil embargo on Iran
French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé (pictured) has urged European countries to agree to an oil embargo on Iran by the end of January, saying he has “no doubt” Tehran is pursuing the development of nuclear arms.
Russia, Ukraine arm-wrestling over pipelines
In a sign of mounting Russian pressure on Ukraine to share its pipeline network, Gazprom's chief executive has warned that procrastination in talks would result in a bad deal for Kyiv as construction of a competing pipeline would lead to a price slump.
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan Launch Common Economic Space
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan launched the Common Economic Space (CES) on Sunday to further promote free movement of goods, capital and workforce within them.
South Korea calls for North nuclear activity end
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called on North Korea's new leader to seize the opportunity and return to dialogue, saying he was prepared to offer help to revive the North's shattered economy if it suspends nuclear activities.
NATO hopes for quick reopening of supply routes through Pakistan
NATO hopes for a quick reopening of blocked supply routes through Pakistan because the 5-week closure is damaging the economies of both Afghanistan and Pakistan, an alliance officer said Monday.
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