Russia has spared Ukraine from a steep price rise in gas for the time being despite a row over arms sales to Georgia.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran would consider stopping uranium enrichment if it gets cast-iron guarantees of regular international fuel supplies for its nuclear power plants, a senior Iranian official said on Thursday.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian government has announced plans to follow its 5% share offering in August with the sale of a second stake in the state owned telecoms operator, the Telecommunication Company of Iran (TCI).