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10 February 2010 [17:00]

CNPC to start drilling in Iran's gas project in March

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) plans to begin drilling in phase 11 of Iran's South Pars gas project in March to evaluate reserves, an official says.
10 February 2010 [16:33]

Armenia's ombudsman not preparing to take over general prosecutor position

Armenia's Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) Armen Harutyunyan is not preparing to take over the post of General Prosecutor in Armenia.
10 February 2010 [16:25]

Turkey's FM says Armenia message "routine"

Turkey's foreign minister said on Tuesday that the letter sent by Serzh Sargsian to his Turkish counterpart Gul was a routine message sent by leaders while flying over Turkish territory.
10 February 2010 [16:12]

Iran's opposition leader's advisers released

Advisers to Iran's Opposition Leader Mir Hussein Mousavi, Alireza Behisti and Mohammadreza Tajik, were released.
10 February 2010 [15:47]

Georgia becomes Vice President of UNESCO education bureau

Georgia has become a vice president of the education bureau of UNESCO.
10 February 2010 [15:26]

Gul says Turkey conducting silent diplomacy on Iran

Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Turkey has been conducting silent diplomacy for a couple of weeks to ease tension due to Iran's stepping up uranium enrichment.
10 February 2010 [15:14]

Iran ready for gas export to Switzerland

A senior Iranian oil official says Iran is ready to provide Switzerland with about one million cubic meters of natural gas per day.
10 February 2010 [14:34]

Georgian Parliament adopts amendments to Constitution

At a plenary sitting on Tuesday, after long discussions, the Parliament of Georgia adopted amendments to the Constitution in the second reading.
10 February 2010 [14:27]

Turkish energy minister says Turkey, Germany can cooperate on energy

Turkish energy minister said that Germany would become one of the most important partners of Turkey in the area of energy.
10 February 2010 [14:06]

Iran launches producing 120-130-millimeter cannon and tank shells

Iran has already started producing 120 - millimeter and 130-millimeter cannon and tank shells.
10 February 2010 [13:53]

Armenian President to trip to Syria

In the second half of March, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will pay a return visit to Syria.
10 February 2010 [13:44]

Georgian Parliament condemns France for selling Mistral to Russia

The Parliament of Georgia strongly criticized France's selling Mistral, the helicopter carrier ship, to Russia.
10 February 2010 [13:38]

Turkish commander insists Afghan troops not in combat role

The Turkish head of ISAF's regional command in Kabul met Tuesday with a group of media members at the Kabul headquarters.
10 February 2010 [13:11]

US offers to help Iran procure medical radioisotopes

US State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley has announced that the international community is willing to help Iran procure medical radioisotopes from foreign countries.
10 February 2010 [12:53]

Armenian companies' IT share declines 38%

Share of Armenian companies has decreased by 38 percent in IT sphere.
10 February 2010 [12:42]

Flooding in southern Turkey kills at least 4

Four people were killed and another person was missing in Turkey after floods and severe storms swept through its Mediterranean coastal region.
10 February 2010 [12:23]

Georgian journalists seeks political asylum in Switzerland

Georgian journalist Vakhtang Komakhidze, head of the studio ‘Reporter’, asks the Swiss government for a political asylum.
10 February 2010 [12:12]

Atomic Energy Organization Director of Iran: Nuclear swap deal still on the table

Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Director Ali-Akbar Salehi says the door to talks on a nuclear swap deal with the West is still open.
10 February 2010 [12:05]

Turkish FM: Yerevan holds back on Turkey-Armenia protocol

Turkish foreign minister said that Armenia holds back on Ankara-Yerevan protocols.
10 February 2010 [11:24]

Armenian Deputy FM leaves for Poland

10 February 2010 [11:18]

Head of Georgia's Defence and Security Committee may leave post

Chairperson of Defence and Security committee of parliament of Georgia Givi Targamadze may encounter problems in parliament.
10 February 2010 [11:06]

Brazil opposes calls to impose more sanctions on Iran

Brazil has warned against imposing a new round of UN sanctions on Iran, saying that the dispute over Iran's nuclear program should be resolved through peaceful means.
10 February 2010 [10:55]

10,000 more classrooms needed in Istanbul

Muammer Yıldız, Istanbul’s provincial director of education, said 10,000 more classrooms are needed in the city in order to attain international education standards.
10 February 2010 [10:13]

Armenia, Syria hold political consultations

Armenian delegation headed by Deputy FM Arman Kirakosyan arrived in Syria on Feb. 9.
10 February 2010 [10:07]

Georgia's opposition party, Russia's ruling party sign cooperation agreement

Georgian former PM Zurab Nogaideli’s Movement for Fair Georgia and Russia’s ruling party, United Russia, signed a cooperation agreement in Moscow on Feb. 9.
09 February 2010 [20:12]

Turkey, Russia to meet on nuclear power plant

The Turkish energy minister announced on Tuesday that Turkish and Russian working groups continued their talks on establishment of a nuclear power plant in Turkey.
09 February 2010 [19:56]

Turkey's FM on unscheduled visit to Iran over nuke issue

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is paying an unscheduled visit to Tehran late on Tuesday to hold talks with Iranian authorities regarding escalating crisis on Iran’s nuclear programme.
09 February 2010 [19:35]

Turkey's ITO to sign visa simplification agreement with Italy

Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) will sign a visa simplification agreement with Italy, a statement said on Tuesday.
09 February 2010 [19:13]

Iran moving forward with its own pace: Diplomat

The Islamic Republic of Iran is moving forward with its own pace, Iran's Ambassador to India Syed Mehdi Nabizadeh said on Tuesday.
09 February 2010 [19:04]

One dead, one missing in floods in Turkey's Mediterranean region

One person was reported dead and another missing in floods that hit a province in Turkey's Mediterranean region on Monday.
09 February 2010 [19:00]

Turkish FM: Armenia lacks good intentions towards Turkey-Armenia protocols

Turkish Foreign Minister says that Armenia does not display good intentions towards realization of the Ankara-Yerevan protocols.
09 February 2010 [18:49]

Iranian Foreign Minister: Israel will fail to achieve goals in Gaza

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has expressed confidence that Israel will be unable to achieve its goals in the Gaza Strip.
09 February 2010 [18:23]

Iran says nuclear swap case still open

09 February 2010 [17:54]

Six Yerevan buildings to be overhauled for earthquake safety

In 2010, 500 million AMD was allocated to overhaul multi-storied buildings that have been defined as being at level three in terms of being an earthquake hazard.
09 February 2010 [17:42]

Georgia's parliamentary commission ready to go to ex-preisdent Eduard Shevardnadze's house

Parliamentary commission studying reasons of Zviad Gamsakhurdia’s death is ready to go to ex-preisdent Edaurd Shevardnadze’s house.
09 February 2010 [17:14]

London urges Tehran not to downgrade ties

British Ambassador to Tehran Simon Gass in a letter to a senior parliamentarian called on Iran not to downgrade its relations with Britain.
09 February 2010 [17:05]

India formally welcomes Turkish President - PHOTOS

Indian President Pratibha Patil formally welcomed Turkish President Abdullah Gul in New Delhi on Tuesday.
09 February 2010 [16:55]

Armenian 'genocide' bill to test US-Turkish ties again

A fresh Armenian “genocide” resolution to be taken up by a U.S. congressional panel early next month could once again put Turkey’s relationship with the United States into jeopardy.
09 February 2010 [16:19]

4.5 percent of Armenia's trade turnover accounts for Turkey

Last year Armenia’s foreign trade turnover reduced by 27 percent as compared with the same period in 2008, making $4.2bn.
09 February 2010 [15:53]

Georgia's healthcare minister warns country's doctors

Georgia's healthcare minister has warned doctors.
09 February 2010 [15:22]

Turkey promotes Erzurum winter games in Germany

Turkish State Minister Nafiz Ozak visited Germany's biggest skiing center, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, as part of his official visit to Germany.
09 February 2010 [15:13]

Iran, Pakistan agree to increase parliamentary ties

Pakistani National Assembly Speaker Fahmida Mirza has returned to Islamabad after a six-day visit to Iran.
09 February 2010 [14:46]

Georgia's Speaker heads for Turkey

This morning delegation of the Georgian Parliament, headed by the Speaker, headed for Turkey with an official visit.
09 February 2010 [14:21]

Iran creates national fund for energy projects

Iran is to create a "national energy fund" to meet the need for capital for oil and gas projects, the Iranian Oil Minister says.
09 February 2010 [14:15]

Armenian President sends letter to Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has sent a formal letter to his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gül.
09 February 2010 [13:58]

Georgian President: Georgia overtook Ukraine

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili believes that in many aspects Georgia overtook and surpassed Ukraine.
09 February 2010 [13:52]

Council of Europe head praises Turkey's global role

Turkey has made significant contributions to the Council of Europe and is now playing an increasingly crucial role on the international stage, according to the body’s secretary-general.
09 February 2010 [13:48]

AEOI chief: 20% enrichment starts in Natanz Site

Iran kicked off Tuesday the 20% of uranium enrichment process at its Natanz nuclear site in Isfahan province, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali-Akbar Salehi said.
09 February 2010 [13:31]

Armenian President leaves for London

On Feb. 9, at 9:30 a.m. Yerevan time Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan left for London.
09 February 2010 [13:20]

Georgian Noghaideli's Party and Russia's ruling Edinaia Rossia Party to sign agreement tday

Agreement on cooperation between Movement for Fair Georgia and Russian ruling party ‘Edinaia Rosssia’ will be signed today on Feb. 9.
09 February 2010 [13:04]

Iran, Pakistan agree to increase parliamentary ties

Pakistani National Assembly Speaker Fahmida Mirza has returned to Islamabad after a six-day visit to Iran.
09 February 2010 [12:33]

Armenia to build up food security concept

Food security concept will be developed in Armenia in the frames of national security strategy.
09 February 2010 [12:13]

Turkish President meets Indian firms executives

Turkish President Abdullah Gul separately received the executives of two Indian companies in New Delhi on Monday.
09 February 2010 [11:16]

Paris arbitrage court fails to issue decision on First Caucasus TV channel

The Arbitrage of Paris has not yet voiced the sentence over the case of First Caucasian channel's being disconnected by Eutelsat [French operator].
09 February 2010 [11:07]

Turkish President decorated with Indian honorary doctorate

Turkish President Abdullah Gul was decorated with honorary doctorate by Amity University in New Delhi, India on Monday.
09 February 2010 [10:56]

Iranian MP: No need to acquiring others' permit for 20% enrichment

A Parliament Member said here Monday Iran produced its 3% enriched uranium without acquiring others’ permit and is needless of other countries, or IAEA permit for 20% enrichment.
09 February 2010 [10:15]

Georgia's Speaker congratulates Ukrainian people on successful elections

David Bakradze, speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, congratulated Ukrainian people on successful presidential run-off, which, in his view, were held past Sunday in a peaceful and stable atmosphere.
09 February 2010 [10:08]

Turkish President meets Indian opinion leaders

Turkish President Abdullah Gul met with Indian opinion leaders over a working meal in New Delhi on Monday.
08 February 2010 [22:09]

Turkish minister says Turkey's economy on accelerating recovery track

Turkish economy minister said Monday the country's economic recovery continued with a stronger pace after fallout from a global recession.
08 February 2010 [21:56]

Iraqi election officers in Turkey for training

A training program for Iraqi election officers has begun in Istanbul on Monday.