World court ends Georgia's case against Russia
The United Nations' highest court threw out Georgia's complaint accusing Russia and separatist militias of years of ethnic cleansing in two breakaway Georgian provinces.
Fears hit EU nuclear plans, boost gas prospects
Japan's nuclear crisis will speed the elimination of nuclear power from some European countries and render many planned projects too risky, ultimately increasing Europe's dependence on gas.
Russia employs Arctic brigade to defend oil and gas reserves
Russia is setting up a special motorised infantry brigade of troops ready to fight in the Arctic as tensions over the region's allegedly vast oil and gas wealth reserves grow.
Japan Disaster Pressures Asia Prices
Japan's natural and nuclear disasters could worsen an inflation problem already looming over Asia's fast-growing economies.
Bulgaria has potential to attract Azerbaijani investors
It is in Azerbaijan’s interest to develop cooperation with Bulgaria not only in the energy sector, but also in the sectors of agriculture, education and healthcare, where Bulgaria has broad experience, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador in Sofia Emil Kerimov told journalists, Standart newspaper reported
China's Hu warns Sarkozy on Libya strikes
Coalition military strikes on Libya could violate the "intention" of the UN resolution if civilians suffer, Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday told visiting French leader Nicolas Sarkozy.
Russia increasingly keen to invest in Polish energy sector
Polish-Russian relations fluctuate to the rhythm of political events: from a thaw following President Dmitriy Medvedev's visit, to a cooling after the publication of the Interstate Aviation Commission [MAK] report [investigating the presidential plane crash near Smolensk last year]. Is it possible for business deals to be struck under such conditions?
US hits Belarus firm with Iran-related sanctions
The Obama administration on Tuesday slapped sanctions on a state-owned energy company in Belarus over a $500 million investment with an Iranian firm accused of contributing to Iran's suspect nuclear program.
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