Ukraine aims to increase energy production
Ukraine aims to increase the production of its own natural resources by exploring alternative resources and expanding coal production, the president said.
Russia Blasts EU Sanctions Against Iran
Russia has condemned a decision by the European Union (EU) to impose tougher sanctions against Iran, warning such measures will only make things worse with regards to Tehran’s nascent nuclear program and undermine the diplomatic process.
With EU On Board With Iran Oil Sanctions, Western Eyes Turn
The decision by European Union foreign ministers to stop taking deliveries of crude oil from Iran might well represent a momentous change and a blow to Tehran.
US calls on Ukrainian authorities to ensure independent
U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE Ian Kelly on behalf of his government is insisting on permitting independent doctors to examine the state of health of ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko, who is now in the Kachanovska prison, the press service of the Batkivschyna party said on Saturday.
Iran paid through Turkey for oil sales to India
Iran is being paid for oil sales to India through a Turkish bank, the managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company said Friday on Mehr news agency.
China Hedges Mideast Oil Bets Amid Iran Tensions
China's premier, Wen Jiabao, was in the Persian Gulf this week talking about oil.
FM Rudd Urges China to Consider Cutting Oil Trade with Iran
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd called on China to consider halting its oil purchases from Iran in deference to efforts by the international community of pressuring Tehran to abandon its nuclear program.
Pipeline can fuel U.S. energy security
Americans view China's competition in telecommunications and fiber optics as worrisome enough that policy-makers regularly consider enacting protectionist legislation. The possibility of China using its investment policies to seize the lead in automobile manufacturing also has Washington reacting vigorously.
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