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07.07.2014 Russia will make every effort to help secure Iran nuclear deal: statement

The Russian delegation at the nuclear talks between Iran and the major powers will make every effort to help secure a comprehensive deal on Tehran’s nuclear program by the July 20 deadline, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued on Friday.

07.07.2014 Germany Could Outlaw Fracking Until 2021: Ministers

Germany could ban fracking until at least 2021 and strictly regulate the use of any such technology in future under policy proposals drawn up by the economy and environment ministers.

07.07.2014 Iraq crisis: Kurds pin hopes on an oil-rich future

Iraqi Kurds have already governed their territory, a land of wheat fields and rugged mountains that extends from Iraq's northern and western border with Turkey to the Iranian border in the east, for more than two decades.

07.07.2014 U.S., EU Unlikely to Invest in Ukraine's Gas System, Analysts Say

Ukraine's move Friday toward attempting to sell nearly 50 percent in its gas pipeline system to EU and U.S.

03.07.2014 Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria commit to cooperation on economic development and energy security

The Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria yesterday made a multilateral commitment to greater cooperation on economic development and energy security.

02.07.2014 HRH The Prince of Wales Contributes to the Energy Debate

In a special video message recorded to celebrate the Energy Institute (EI)’s centenary, HRH The Prince of Wales HonFEI, contributes to the energy debate and speaks of the role of energy in the circular economy.

05.06.2014 Vietnam says China attacking ships near oil rig

Vietnam says Chinese ships protecting a controversial oil rig in the South China Sea continue to attack Vietnamese ships on a daily basis, the Voice of America reported on June 4.

13.02.2014 Russian minister to visit Iran in April to discuss oil

Russia’s Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev will visit Iran in late April to discuss trade and economic issues, he said on February 12, Prime has reported.

“The trip will probably take place, but in April, not in March,” Ulyukayev said.

11.02.2014 Gas pipeline bombed in Egypt's Sinai

Unknown assailants blew up a natural gas pipeline in this Egyptian city in the North Sinai governorate early on February 11, a security source told Xinhua.