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Tajik PM Disputes Uzbek Rationale For Rail Delays
When researchers discovered a fossil finger in a Siberian cave, they found an ancestor - and perhaps a new human species. Johannes Krause told Deutsche Welle about his team's efforts to analyze the ancient DNA.
Japan's deflation gloom continues
Consumer prices in Japan are continuing to fall, latest figures show, threatening the country's recovery from recession.
Estonia praised for euro readiness
TALLINN - European Commission President Jose Barroso has praised Estonia's economic efforts and said he supports the country's bid to join the eurozone next year. “I share the pri...
Bulgaria Trade Unions Defy Govt's Plan to Up VAT
RIGA - In trying to patch up the holes and keep afloat after the People’s Party abandoned ship last week, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis (New Era) asked Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins (P...
Russian customs union may undermine Georgia embargo
Russia’s customs union with Belarus and Kazakhstan may provide a loophole that will allow Georgian goods to enter Russia for the first time since an embargo was imposed in 2006, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said.
Japan exports to Asia and US rise
Japan's exports grew 45% in February compared with the same month a year ago, because of strong demand in Asia.
Karzai in China to discuss trade
Afghan President Hamid Karzai begins a visit to China, with trade and investment high on the agenda.
China's heir-apparent pitches Russian alliance
two most powerful emerging market economies should help each other increase their weight in global affairs. China and Russia say their trade and political relations are better than ever, though senior Russian officials are privately concerned about an
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