Israel can only rely on self against Iran threat: PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel cannot rely on any other country, even an ally, when it comes to facing up to the perceived nuclear threat from Iran.
Kerry aims to give peace a chance in new Mideast trip
Top US diplomat John Kerry met Palestinian leaders Sunday on a fresh mission to forge a new path forward after a years-long impasse in Middle East peace negotiations.
Ukraine leader pardons Tymoshenko ally under EU pressure
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych pardoned Sunday a close ally of jailed former premier Yulia Tymoshenko as several thousands rallied in Kiev to protest his policies amid rising political tensions.
08 April 2013
US plans tit-for-tat response to N. Korea actions: report
The United States and South Korea have drawn up plans for a measured tit-for-tat response to North Korean actions, which will be limited in order to prevent an escalation to broader war.
08 April 2013
N. Korea preparing for fourth nuclear test: South
North Korea appears to be preparing for a fourth nuclear test, South Korea said Monday, following intelligence reports of heightened activity at its main atomic test site.
Kazakhstan’s President completes his visit to China
On the sidelines of the of the Boao Economic Forum he met International Monetary Fund IMF chief Christine Lagarde and UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Vuk Jeremić.
08 April 2013
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US seek China's cooperation on North Korea: report The United States is pressuring China's new President Xi Jinping to crack down on the regime in North Korea or face an increased US military presence in the region.
07 April 2013
Salam set to be named Lebanon prime minister Tamam Salam of the Western-backed opposition is to be named Lebanon's prime minister Saturday, two weeks after Najib Mikati resigned and effectively brought down his Hezbollah-dominated government.
06 April 2013
World powers, Iran seek to break nuclear talks deadlock Iran and world powers met Saturday for the second and final day of new talks aimed at breaking a decade-old deadlock over Tehran's nuclear drive, with the clock again ticking down again on efforts to find a solution.
06 April 2013
Evacuation warnings, missile fears stoke N. Korea crisis Foreign diplomats in Pyongyang huddled on Saturday to discuss a North Korean evacuation advisory as concerns grew that the isolated state was preparing a missile launch at a time of soaring nuclear tensions.
Call for Britain to help military's Afghan interpreters British military, political and academic figures on Saturday called on the government not to "abandon" the Afghan interpreters for the troops when they pull out of the country.
06 April 2013
US public backs S. Korea if attacked: poll Most Americans say that the United States should support ally South Korea if it is attacked by the North amid soaring tensions on the divided peninsula,.