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Poll win shows Turks want more democracy, FM says
Sunday’s approval of constitutional reforms in a nationwide referendum indicates the Turkish nation’s will to live in a freer and more democratic environment in compliance with European Union standards, according to the country’s foreign minister.
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Belarus sets presidential elections for December
Belarus has scheduled a presidential election for December 19. Incumbent Alexander Lukashenko, whom Washington dubs "Europe's last dictator" is widely expected to seek a fourth term.
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Developing Russian Far East, rejuvenating northeast China
Meanwhile, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin also showed up noticeably during a recent inspection tour of the Far East region as an indication of the resolve of the Russian central authorities to attach importance to the region's development.
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Cyprus-Turkey tensions remain a big barrier
There are budgetary and tactical imperatives for closer EU-Nato ties, but it could be a long wait
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Romania, Bulgaria mull joint hydropower
Bulgarian and Romanian government representatives met in Bucharest and reached agreements on a number of joint energy pursuits
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Ukrainian, Kazakh presidents set to discuss oil cooperation in Kiev
The president of Kazakhstan is expected to discuss with his Ukrainian counterpart on Tuesday the resumption of Kazakh oil transit via Ukraine to Europe.
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UK-Russia relations face fresh strain over contested extradition
Britain's troubled relationship with Russia came under fresh strain on Monday after a London court considered a request from Moscow to extradite one of its most wanted businessmen.
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After US, Russia upset over N-law
India's new nuclear liability law has been a disappointment in the US but it is faring no better with Russia, a country with which India's civil nuclear cooperation deal extends way beyond just supply of reactors. In fact, Moscow is now looking for an "official clarification" from the government on the law, recently passed by Parliament, which leaves a window open for making suppliers of raw material and equipment liable for damages in case of an accident.
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