India, China growth helping developing nations: World Bank
But for the rapid progress made by India and China, the pace of poverty reduction in developing countries would have been still slower after the global economic crisis, according to World Bank's lead economist.
Russian, Ukrainian ties unique, says Putin
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday that relations between Moscow and Kiev are 'an exceptional case.'He also urged other countries not to request similarly to Russia, especially concerning the sector of natural gas.
Buzek Ilves discuss energy environment Russian affairs
Toomas Hendrik Ilves to discuss the Eastern partnership, energy supply security, environment, and relations with Russia. We are talking about the most important issues for our citizens, like energy
Hungary opens gates to Turkish investors
Hungarian consul general to Istanbul has invited Turkish investors to Hungary in the production fields that require high technology.
Greece activates the EU-IMF financial rescue package
Greece's Prime Minister George Papandreou has asked for the EU-IMF bailout deal to be activated immediately. It is hoped the rescue package will help the recovery of the debt-laden country.
NATO ministers agree plan for Afghanistan security handover
Ministers have agreed on a NATO plan for the gradual handover of security responsibilities in Afghanistan to Afghan forces. Earlier in the talks, ministers discussed the withdrawal of nuclear weapons from Europe.
Oil industry politics mapped out
Politics of Scotland's oil industry future mapped out The main political parties have been spelling out their views on the future of North Sea oil and gas. The offshore industry
In reversal, Ukraine agrees to extend Russia's naval base lease
MOSCOW -- Ukraine's new president signed a deal Wednesday that allows Russia's Black Sea Fleet to stay in the country another 25 years, moving to ease a long-standing and giving Moscow its second foreign policy victory in the former Soviet Union this
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