Meeting of Presidents with CEOs a Big Step Forward in U.S.-Russia Business Relations
A meeting today of prominent CEOs from the United States and Russia with Presidents Medvedev and Obama marked a major step forward in U.S.-Russia business relations. The meeting was held today as part of the economic summit between the U.S. and Russia.
Russia resumes gas to Belarus, EU sees row over
Russia resumed gas supplies to Belarus on Thursday after paying gas transit debts to Minsk in an effort to ease fears of supply cuts to the European Union, which said it believed the dispute was over.
Refugees return to Kyrgyzstan
Thousands of ethnic Uzbek refugees from recent clashes in south Kyrgyzstan are returning from Uzbekistan, officials say.
Medvedev's Silicon Valley Visit Yields Deal With Cisco
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev came here to learn about Silicon Valley and notched at least one deal in the process.
Russian President Opens U.S. Visit
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has arrived in the United States for a visit aimed primarily at wooing U.S. investors he hopes will help launch Russia's technology sector into the 21st century.
Politics could dominate the Obama-Medvedev business summit
The official focus of Dmitry Medvedev's trip to the US is to improve Moscow's business ties to Washington. But on Thursday the Russian president and Barack Obama will have to tackle some hot political issues as well.
European anger as Russia-Belarus 'gas war' hits supplies
Energy commissioner Guenther Oettinger said other nations should not fall victim to the dispute over unpaid bills. It came as Lithuania, a country that is totally dependant on the Russian gas
India, Canada set to ink historic nuclear deal
India and Canada are set to sign a civil nuclear agreement that will allow New Delhi to secure uranium, nuclear equipment and technology to meet its energy needs during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit in Toronto for the upcoming G-20 Summit.
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