US might support Colombia NATO bid: US official
The United States might support a bid by Colombia for NATO membership just as it has backed the close Latin American ally in other international fora.
Kerry hints at 'path forward' in Karabakh conflict
US Secretary of State John Kerry hinted Monday at a possible way forward in another of the world's "frozen conflicts," saying Washington still aimed to help end the Nagorny-Karabakh dispute.
New PM says to strive for Palestinian reconciliation
The newly appointed Palestinian prime minister, respected academic Rami Hamdallah, said he would strive to continue the work of his predecessor and that he was ready to stand aside for a Fatah-Hamas unity government.
More than 60 countries sign new arms trade treaty
More than 60 countries on Monday signed a landmark conventional arms trade treaty, but the United States held back from joining the first wave of signatories.
France's Hollande heads to Japan for 'Abenomics' lesson
Just weeks after a visit to regional rival China, French President Francois Hollande arrives in Japan on Thursday, hoping to close deals on nuclear cooperation and in the aviation sector.
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S. Korea, US hold talks on key nuclear accord
South Korea and the United States began extended negotiations Monday on renewing their civilian nuclear pact, with Seoul pushing for the right to produce its own nuclear fuel.
Iran nuclear impasse to dominate IAEA meeting
Iran's defiant expansion of its nuclear programme and 10 failed meetings with the IAEA will dominate a gathering of the UN body's board starting Monday.
Rows over Syria, energy cloud Russia-EU talks
The European Union and Russia kick off a two-day summit on Monday overshadowed by rows over Brussels' decision to lift its arms embargo on the Syrian rebels and resolve to loosen Moscow's grip on EU natural gas supplies.