Shuttle diplomacy fails to break Mideast deadlock
Diplomatic efforts to salvage the Mideast peace process have failed to lead to a breakthrough as US special envoy George Mitchell joined EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to seek ways to end the deadlock.
EU goes after United Kingdom for online privacy violations
European Commission says that Britain's online privacy laws are inadequate and do not follow the EU-wide standard. Legal proceedings began 18 months ago when a British company tracked users online without their consent.
India to get Russian nuclear submarine in March
India's undersea warfare will receive a major boost after Russia transfers its nuclear-powered K-152 Nerpa attack submarine on a 10-year lease in March next year.
Ukraine and Poland: Gas Crises are Left in the Past
KIEV, Ukraine Answering the question about the European energy security, President Yanukovych emphasized that the stability in energy supplies cannot be achieved without establishing smooth and long term relationships among the nations, which supply,
EU looks to toughen up defenses against cyber warfare
The EU is preparing to strengthen defenses against large-scale online cyber attacks that could be used as a weapon. Meanwhile, a newspaper says NATO is planning to make online assaults a military alliance matter.
New spat over bill increases stress on US-Chinese relations
A new US lawmakers' bill aimed at exerting pressure on China's currency policy has stirred up fresh tension between the two economic superpowers, but commentators believe the effect on the wider conflict will be minimal.
Russia's season for summits
chancellor Angela Merkel at the luxury French beach resort of Deauville from October 18-19. Both invitations concerned joint security concerns of the West and Russia. Western media reported that the NATO invitation was a "bid to enhance security
IMF chief says sees no need to help Ireland
IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said in a newspaper interview on Friday that he did not expect Ireland to call on a European rescue fund to help the country cope with its financial crisis.
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