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US Geological Survey Estimates 1.7 Bln Barrels Oil in Levant - Minister

Thu, 26/01/2012 - 11:25 — Sarah Fenwick

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The US Geological Survey has estimated a mean of 1.7 billion barrels of recoverable oil and 122 Trillion cubic feet (Tfc) of recoverable natural gas in the Levant Basin, said Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Markoullis in a speech at the London School of Economics.

Christofias 'Not Satisfied' With Greentree Meeting

Thu, 26/01/2012 - 10:36 — Sarah Fenwick

christofias cyprus talksPresident Demetris Christofias said he was not satisfied with peace talks between himself, Turkish-Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu and UN Secretary-general Ban ki-Moon on January 23rd and 24th, and that the Turkish side has not responded to a commitment to establish a committee to discuss the land and property issue.

UNSG Urges Leaders To Move To Final Agreement

Wed, 25/01/2012 - 17:59 — Sarah Fenwick

greentree cyprus problemUN Secretary-general Ban ki-Moon has urged Cyprus' leaders to move to a final agreement, saying that negotiations, even intensive ones, are not enough.

Fitch Downgrades Cyprus Sovereign to BBB-, Negative Outlook

Sat, 28/01/2012 - 00:40 — Savvas Hadjigeorgiou

Fitch Ratings downgraded Cyprus' sovereign credit rating, cutting it one notch to BBB- from BBB with a negative outlook, on Friday night. Four more Eurozone countries downgraded, as European leaders work on several fronts to contain the continent’s government-debt crisis.

MPs Set To Pass Resolution On Downer EU Presidency Comments

Fri, 27/01/2012 - 15:34 — Adrienne Morley

downer cyprus problemOutraged MPs are expected to pass a resolution on UN Special Adviser Alexander Downer's statements that the 'Greek Cypriots' will be undertaking the EU's rotating presidency in the second half of the year.

Turkey Ranks Highest in ECHR Human Rights Violations Cases, 2011

Fri, 27/01/2012 - 13:50 — Sarah Fenwick

cyprus echr casesIn 2011, Turkey had most judgements against it for human rights violations for the third year in a row, according to a survey by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

Turkey violated human rights laws in 174 cases, followed by Russia's 133 cases, Ukraine's 105 cases and Greece's 73 cases, according to the survey.

Thought for Today 27.1.2012

Fri, 27/01/2012 - 11:18 — Wil de Boer

thought for today When we learn to follow our heart, we guide ourselves into the path of awakening. Through the heart we recognize compassion and love and when we start to embrace ourselves, forgiving ourselves the mind struggles we fight, we can bring freedom and light to the thoughts we have.

Iran, Russia Sign Security Agreement - Report

Thu, 26/01/2012 - 16:18 — Sarah Fenwick

iran, russia security dealAt a time when most of the West is turning its back on Tehran, Iran and Russia have signed a new agreement to exchange intelligence on shipping routes in the Caspian Sea and plan joint security operations, says a report by the Fars News Agency in Tehran.

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