Azerbaijan Signs Gas Supply Contract With Iran Before EU Visit
Azerbaijan agreed to export at least 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas a year to Iran, its southern neighbor, the day before meetings with the European Union on a new fuel transit corridor.
Russian-led company lands Turkmen oil deal
A Serbian oil company controlled by Russia's Gazprom Neft announced that it secured a multimillion-dollar contract to drill for oil in Turkmenistan.
China wants assurance on US dollar assets
China would welcome assurance about the security of its financial assets in the United States, a senior diplomat said ahead of President Hu Jintao's visit next week, while playing down rifts between the two powers.
Chinese military tests fighter jet ahead of Hu's meeting with Gates
With the test of a stealth fighter jet Tuesday, just hours before U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with Chinese President Hu Jintao, the Chinese military provided a blunt demonstration of its willingness to challenge both the United States and its own president.
Kazakhs campaign to keep president till 2020
Organizers of a petition drive in Kazakhstan calling for the president to remain in power for at least another decade say they have gathered signatures from at least half the Central Asian nation's eligible voters.
Chinese investors 'keen on investing in energy projects in Bulgaria'
Chinese investors are keen on taking part in developing energy projects in Bulgaria, Bulgaria's Government said on January 10 2011.
Debate in Turkey over Armenia friendship monument
A giant monument to friendship between historic enemies Turkey and Armenia has become a symbol of controvery rather than healing.
US, China defense chiefs mend frayed military ties
The U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs took a step Monday toward mending frayed relations between their powerful militaries, though China warned ties could be cut again if Washington does not heed Beijing's wishes.
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