Construction of pipeline via Caspian Sea is most attractive way to deliver Turkmen gas to Europe
At a meeting with the European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Ashgabat, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov described the construction of a pipeline under the Caspian Sea as the "most attractive" way to deliver Turkmen gas to Europe.
China's military leaps forward to catch up with US
By quietly building up its stash of high-tech weaponry, China is threatening US military supremacy in the Pacific, worrying its neighbours and contributing to a renewed arms race in Asia, analysts say.
Estonia in $1.3 bln deal to build power plants
Estonia strengthened its energy independence for decades to come by signing on Friday a euro950 million ($1.3 billion) contract to build power stations, the largest investment in the Baltic state's 20-year history.
Washington To Rearm Georgia For New Conflicts
Recent reports in the Russian news media have detailed plans by the U.S. to provide the Mikheil Saakashvili government in Georgia with tens of millions of dollars worth of anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons.
European Commission’s president travels to Turkmenistan with a proposal to aid with gas supplies to Europe
European Commission’s president Jose Manuel Barroso continues his visit Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to complete tomorrow.
Belarus faces bruising sanctions
For Europe’s last old-style dictator, this has become the week when the walls close in, as neighbouring democracies move to deprive his regime of travel, money, skilled citizens and – perhaps most galling – hockey.
Iran: Rebuffed by China and Russia
Iran’s proposal for a diplomatic tour of its nuclear sites floundered on Thursday after China effectively rejected the invitation and Russia said such a trip could never replace United Nations inspections or negotiations with world powers.
Ukrainian coal mines show new promise with investors
Ukraine’s vast coal sector has long been characterized by too much state ownership, too little development and some deadly mine disasters.
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