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14 January 2010 [13:30]

Iran suggests dealing with Russia without dollar

Iran and Russia should use their national currencies in settling accounts for bilateral projects, an Iranian oil official suggests during talks.
14 January 2010 [13:24]

Georgia says Ukrainian CEC decision is politicized

According to Levan Tarkhnishvili, head of delegation of Georgian monitors, the decision of Ukrainian CEC not to register Georgian monitors for presidential elections is illegal.
14 January 2010 [13:17]

Azerbaijan will have extra 1.5bcm gas available next year

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) will have additional 1.5 billion cubic meters of gas available in 2011, SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev said.
14 January 2010 [12:14]

Russia says wins Turkey's support to major energy projects

Russia said it has won Turkish support for all its major oil, gas and nuclear projects.
14 January 2010 [12:06]

Iran 'to eradicate unemployment within 3 years'

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says implementation of the "targeted subsidy system" will eradicate unemployment and poverty within three years in Iran.
14 January 2010 [11:39]

Turkey calls on Britain not to cut Turkish course hours

Cubukcu said that Turkey was ready to extend any help and provide educational material if needed.
14 January 2010 [11:30]

Ukrainian CEC to consider Georgian application for second time

According to the press service of the Central Electoral Commission of Ukraine, Kyiv Court obliged the Commission to consider registration of over 2,000 Georgian monitors for presidential elections in Ukraine.
14 January 2010 [10:46]

Iran slams Norway over sacrilegious cartoons reprint

Iran slams Norway for reprinting blasphemous cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in the country's Aftenposten newspaper.
14 January 2010 [10:23]

Turkey's Erdogan meets Russian leaders for energy talks

The Turkish prime minister said that there were many projects Turkey and Russia could fulfill.
14 January 2010 [10:07]

119 swine flu cases in Armenia

As of Jan. 13, the number swine flu cases in Armenia has reached 119.
14 January 2010 [09:53]

Energy summit in Batumi adjourned

14 January 2010 [09:45]

Iranian envoy, Orthodox patriarch hold talks

Iran's Ambassador to Syria Ahmad Mousavi has met with Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV of Antioch to discuss unity between Muslims and Christians.
14 January 2010 [09:37]

Israel sends formal apology to Turkey

Israel sent a formal letter of apology to Turkey after Turkey threatened to recall its ambassador over a public dressing down earlier this week, officials said.
13 January 2010 [20:35]

Iran, Turkey sign MoU on border cooperation

Iranian and Turkish delegations, at the end of the second meeting of border provinces here on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on developing and deepening border cooperation.
13 January 2010 [20:20]

Turkey's FM says deadly Gaza offensive damaged Israeli ties

Davutoglu met with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband as part of his working visit to London.
13 January 2010 [20:00]

Turkey, Kosovo sign customs cooperation deal

Turkey and Kosovo signed on Wednesday a customs cooperation agreement in the Turkish capital of Ankara.
13 January 2010 [18:53]

Iran’s Foreign Ministry to launch nuclear program Web site

The Iranian Foreign Ministry will present its nuclear program Web site today, Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchohr Muttaki was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying.
13 January 2010 [18:50]

Ukrainian CEC to consider Georgian application for the second time

According to the press service of the Central Electoral Commission of Ukraine, Kyiv Court obliged the Commission to consider the issue of registration of over 2000 Georgian monitors for presidential elections in Ukraine.
13 January 2010 [18:45]

Turkey's PM wants to lift visa with Russia

Erdogan said that Turkish economy would recover quickly in 2010.
13 January 2010 [18:27]

Georgia: decision of Ukrainian CEC is politicized

According to Levan Tarkhnishvili, the head of delegation of Georgian monitors, the decision of Ukrainian CEC not to register Georgian monitors for presidential elections is illegal.
13 January 2010 [18:23]

Iranian parliament discusses cutting diplomatic ties with UK

The Iranian parliament is discussing a draft bill to sever diplomatic ties with the UK.
13 January 2010 [18:12]

Turkey says Israel statement "not satisfactory"

Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources said that the statement by Ayalon was not satisfactory.
13 January 2010 [18:05]

Turkish Eurovision 2010 representative revealed

The Turkish broadcaster, TRT, has reached a deal with the rock band maNga to join the Eurovision Song Contest this year.
13 January 2010 [17:53]

U.S. special envoy for Eurasian energy visits Georgia

Richard L. Morningstar, Secretary of State’s Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy will take part in the International Energy Summit in Batumi.
13 January 2010 [17:45]

Iranian parliament's speaker: Recent unrest damages national interest

Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that the recent events which took place following the June presidential elections would damage the country’s national interest and national security.
13 January 2010 [17:32]

WHO to allocate 400,000 swine flu vaccine doses to Georgia

The WHO will provide Georgia with 400,000 swine flu vaccine doses to vaccinate high-risk groups.
13 January 2010 [17:15]

Political scientist: Russia expects Turkey to recognize Abkhazia

Alexander Rahr, a European expert in energy issues and CIS countries, says that Russia is hopeful Turkey will be the first pro-Western country to recognize Abkhazia.
13 January 2010 [17:08]

Iranian gas company CEO: Iran has potential to export Turkmen gas to Europe

Interview with Iranian Narkangan Gas To Liquid International (NGTLIC) Executive Director and head of the International Institute for Caspian Studies Narsil Gorban.
13 January 2010 [16:55]

Israel's Netanyahu "backs insult to Turkish envoy": Report

Netanyahu said Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon should have expressed his protest through more diplomatic means.
13 January 2010 [16:45]

US envoy to discuss Iran nuclear program with Russia

US top envoy William Burns will arrive in Russia on Wednesday to discuss wide range of global issues including Iran nuclear program with Russian officials.
13 January 2010 [16:18]

Poland deports illegal Georgian migrants

Thirty Georgian nationals, who were arrested by Poland`s police for illegal migration, will be deported from the country later today.
13 January 2010 [15:44]

Ukrainian PM urges to let Georgian monitors work

Yulia Tymoshenko, the PM and presidential candidate of Ukraine, demanded to let all international monitors work at the elections of January 17th, including the 2000 delegation from Georgia.
13 January 2010 [15:25]

Armenia's foreign trade declines 28.5 percent

Armenian foreign trade turnover reduced 28.5 percent ($3 billion) in Jan-Nov. 2009 from the same period of 2009.
13 January 2010 [15:19]

Iran's non-oil exports to Iraq increased remarkably

The value of Iran's non-oil exports to Iraq in March-December 2009 has been increased 60 percent during the same period last year.
13 January 2010 [14:57]

Davutoglu says no one can dare to disrespect Turkish envoy

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said, "We expect the Israeli Foreign Ministry to take the necessary steps now."
13 January 2010 [14:28]

Georgian president wants to introduce two new school subjects

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili believes two new subjects should be introduced in schools - study of culture and military-patriotic training.
13 January 2010 [14:12]

'Iran will find assassins who killed nuclear scientist'

The Iranian cabinet has condemned the assassination of a nuclear scientist in Tehran and declared that the Islamic Republic is determined to arrest the culprits behind the terrorist attack.
13 January 2010 [13:34]

Israeli defense minister's visit to Turkey may help mend frayed ties

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak will pay a one-day visit to Turkey on Sunday, Turkish and Israeli officials have said, a trip that could help mend frayed ties between the two regional powers.
13 January 2010 [13:26]

Kindergartens to close in Armenia till February

All kindergartens in Armenia will close till Feb. 1 because of absence of heating, Narine Hovhannisyan, Head of Comprehensive Education Department at Armenia’s Ministry of Education, said.
13 January 2010 [13:07]

EU says door open to Turkey despite opposition

An EU official says the bloc's door was open to Turkey despire some embers' opposition.
13 January 2010 [13:00]

New tests conducted at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the second circuit of units of the country's first nuclear power plant has been successfully tested.
13 January 2010 [12:50]

Two MPs resign from small leftist party in Turkey

Two deputies from the Democratic Left Party (DSP) resigned from their party on Tuesday.
13 January 2010 [12:44]

Armenia, Russia to mull military cooperation

Amenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan paid a working visit to Moscow on Jan. 12.
13 January 2010 [12:31]

Ukrainian president not to attend energy summit in Georgia

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko will not trip to Georgia to attend the energy summit to be held in Georgia.
13 January 2010 [12:00]

Iranian scienctific figure: Assassination 'proof' of Iran scientific progress

The assassination of one of Iran's nuclear scientists is an indication of the country's advancement in different scientific fields, the head of a leading scientific establishment in the capital said Tuesday.
13 January 2010 [11:34]

Israeli deputy FM apologizes to Turkish ambassador

Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon issued a special statement of apology Tuesday night for his treatment of Turkish ambassador to Israel Ahmet Oguz Celikkol on Monday.
13 January 2010 [11:13]

EU says door open to Turkey despite opposition

An EU official says the bloc's door was open to Turkey despite some embers' opposition.
13 January 2010 [10:58]

Armenia, Egypt satisfied with development of bilateral ties

Armenian Ambassador to Egypt Armen Melkonyan met Egyptian People's Assembly speaker Fathi Surur on Jan. 12.
13 January 2010 [10:49]

Georgian president names CEC head candidates

Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia, introduced 3 Central Electoral Commission head candidates.
13 January 2010 [10:41]

Monarchists take responsibility for Iran assassination

A terrorist group, whose radio station broadcasts from the United States, took responsibility Tuesday for the fatal attack on an Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran.
13 January 2010 [10:28]

Erdogan says Israel to face reciprocal behavior from Turkey

The Turkish prime minister said on Tuesday that Israel would face a reciprocal stance from Turkey if it continued to assume any hostile act against Turkey.
13 January 2010 [10:07]

Tbilisi surprised at Ukrainian CEC refuse

"Yesterday's decision by the Ukrainian CEC rejecting all our lists, cause, frankly speaking, astonishment," says Grigol Katamadze, ambassador of Georgia to Ukraine.
13 January 2010 [10:00]

Iran accuses US, Israel in nuclear scientist murder

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that it has found traces of US and Israel's involvement in the assassination of an Iranian nuclear physics scientist.
13 January 2010 [09:54]

Turkey strongly condemns Israel over baseless claims

Turkey strongly condemned on Tuesday Israeli Foreign Ministry's statements.
13 January 2010 [09:35]

Turkey protests Israel's insult, calls for apology

Turkey conveyed its protest note to Israeli ambassador regarding Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon's attitude.
12 January 2010 [21:01]

Georgian Ministry of Healthcare was drug-tested

The Ministry of Healthcare and Social Protection of Georgia was paid an unexpected visit of drug test.
12 January 2010 [19:00]

Turkey's PM awarded by Arab world for "services to Islam"

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was selected by the foundation for "his services to Islam".
12 January 2010 [18:31]

Turkey summons Israeli envoy over "insult"

Turkey summoned Israel envoy to Ankara over "insult" to Turkish envoy in Israel.
12 January 2010 [18:20]

Iran-Uzbekistan economic commission holds 10th meeting

The 10th round meeting of Iran-Tajikistan Joint Economic Commission will be held in Tehran, Iranian Commerce Minister Mahdi Ghaznfari announced.
12 January 2010 [18:15]

Cache with weapons found in South Ossetia

Border department of the FSS of Russia found a cache with weapons trench mortar and various ammo in South Ossetia.
12 January 2010 [18:08]

Ukrainian CEC refused to register Georgian monitors

Central Electoral Commission of Ukraine refused to register international monitors from Georgia.
12 January 2010 [17:46]

Iran private sector: Subsidy reform bill leads to inflation

Iran economical office announced according the survey in this section review three aspects of the bill.
12 January 2010 [17:25]

'Killed Iranian lecturer not politically involved'

The Iranian nuclear physics scientist who has been killed in a remote-controlled bomb attack in Tehran had not been involved in any political activities, an academic figure says.
12 January 2010 [17:15]

Georgian government holds session in Gori

The first session of the Georgian government in 2010 was held in Gori on Jan. 12.
12 January 2010 [17:08]

Turkey, Syria mull higher education cooperation

The delegations will also discuss mutual recognition of equivalence of diplomas.