Japan should phase out nuclear power – Energy Minister

Japan should phase out nuclear power – Energy Minister

April 6, 2012 - 18:32 AMT  14:32 GMT
Japan’s govt struggles to persuade a wary public that it is safe to restart reactors after the world's worst nuclear crisis in 25 years.
Chinese businessman pays $38,000 for rare fish in Bangladesh

Chinese businessman pays $38,000 for rare fish in Bangladesh

April 6, 2012 - 18:31 AMT  14:31 GMT
Only about four golden snappers - considered a delicacy - are caught in the Bay of Bengal every year, experts say.
Armenia, China pledge to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Armenia, China pledge to strengthen bilateral cooperation

April 6, 2012 - 18:28 AMT  14:28 GMT
Chinese President says ties with Armenia have maintained sound and smooth development over the past twenty years.
Iran to sell petrol to Armenia

Iran to sell petrol to Armenia

April 6, 2012 - 18:09 AMT  14:09 GMT
Iran's Oil Minister: we produce enough of petrol for the country's needs, and the rest will be sold to neighboring countries.
Russia LUKOIL invests $100 mln in Sierra Leone block

Russia LUKOIL invests $100 mln in Sierra Leone block

April 6, 2012 - 18:04 AMT  14:04 GMT
Company geologists plan to drill exploration well on the block, with positive results leading to expansion of operations in Sierra Leone.
10-year-old patents own printmaking method in Russia

10-year-old patents own printmaking method in Russia

April 6, 2012 - 18:01 AMT  14:01 GMT
Until recently, Russia’s youngest inventor was 11-year-old Vladislav Koren who patented his own version of a slot car racetrack.
FA Porsche, designer of iconic 911 sports car, dies at 76

FA Porsche, designer of iconic 911 sports car, dies at 76

April 6, 2012 - 17:56 AMT  13:56 GMT
The 911 first appeared in 1963; it is now in its 7th version, and was recently voted one of the best cars of the twentieth century.
Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

April 6, 2012 - 17:56 AMT  13:56 GMT
From March 26-April 1, AMD loans granted by banks totaled 33.8 bln, while USD loans amounted to 74 mln.
Astana hosts meeting of CIS Foreign Ministers’ Council

Astana hosts meeting of CIS Foreign Ministers’ Council

April 6, 2012 - 17:54 AMT  13:54 GMT
The meeting also approved the draft documents to be submitted for consideration by the Council of CIS Heads of State.
11 arrested over leaking Samsung display technology

11 arrested over leaking Samsung display technology

April 6, 2012 - 17:40 AMT  13:40 GMT
An ex-researcher at Samsung Mobile Display is suspected of receiving $168,544 from the competitor in exchange for secret data.
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