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.
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.
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,.
US wary as N. Korea missile danger escalates
The United States said it was taking "all necessary precautions" after North Korea rang fresh alarms in an escalating crisis by moving a medium-range missile Thursday to its east coast.
05 April 2013
Uruguay president caught in open mic incident
Uruguay's President Jose Mujica was left red-faced Thursday after disparaging remarks apparently aimed at Argentine counterpart Cristina Kirchner and her late husband were picked up by an open microphone.