Medvedev, Aliyev to focus on Karabakh problem

Medvedev, Aliyev to focus on Karabakh problem

July 1, 2008 - 14:40 AMT  07:34 GMT
Vasiliy Istratov: under historical circumstances, Russia was urged to play a constructive role in resolution of the Karabakh conflict and will do the utmost of its power for it.
France assumes EU presidency

France assumes EU presidency

July 1, 2008 - 13:30 AMT  07:34 GMT
Sarkozy hopes to deliver ambitious and popular policies to combat climate change, cushion consumers against soaring food and fuel prices, and take tough action against illegal immigration. He also intends to announce formation of the Mediterranean Union.

Iran strives to become the regional power-holder competing against Turkey.

June 26, 2008 - 19:56 AMT  07:34 GMT
Lately Iran has started to attract the attention of the world community more and more often. And the thing is not only in the permanent threats of the USA and Israel, but also of the fact that Tehran is trying to become the power-holder of the region. Iran's real rival in this issue is Turkey, who does not have the support of the Arab countries. However, it is quite possible that the Islamic course of the Justice and Development Party (AKR) may help Turkey to overcome the difficulties with the Arab world.
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