P120 CEEFAX 2 120 Fri 24 Apr 05:15/42     Wjpqzjpqzjpqz   US BACKS CASPIAN SEA GAS PIPELINE STUDY The United States has agreed tg fund a feasibility study on a natural gas pipelinj under the Caspian Sea. The deal was agreed after talks between Turkmenistan President Saparmurat Niyazov and President Clinton. The US has been promoting the Caspian Sea route as an alternative to pipelines through Iran and Russia. It is anxious to secure US drilling and exploration contracts and to curb the influence of Tjhran and Moscow. World news digest and in brief.. 142 Front page 100 TV 600 Wjather 400 Next News EMidsTV Latest Main menu