China says sanctions not the way to get Iran to give up nuclear program, calls for diplomacyBEIJING — China rejected the idea Thursday that more sanctions would pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program. Ukraine: Jewish groups protest Kiev plans for hotel at Babi Yar, site of Holocaust massacreKIEV, Ukraine — Jewish groups condemned Thursday a plan by authorities in the Ukrainian capital to build a hotel on what a leading scholar said was a killing field in the Babi Yar massacre, a horrific chapter of the Holocaust. US diplomat criticizes 9/11 policy of building ‘fortress-like’ embassiesWARSAW, Poland — The outgoing U.S. ambassador to Poland criticized the “fortress-like” feel of American embassies built since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, saying Thursday that some are excessively expensive and send an unfriendly message to non-Americans. World leaders seek global solutions to confront multiple crisesUNITED NATIONS — Global leaders on Thursday warned colleagues that coordinated international action to end the worldwide recession and reverse climate change must not fall victim to routine political divisions and pitfalls. Pope will visit Czech Republic, a voyage among the nonbelieversVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI is going to the heart of central Europe 20 years after the fall of communism ended restrictions on religion. But what he will find is a Czech Republic where nearly half the population professes to be nonbelievers. Russian tycoon’s bid for New Jersey Nets annoys legislators at homeMOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid for the New Jersey Nets may be a boon to the troubled basketball team, but some Russian legislators and analysts call it a blow to the nation’s sports. Israel welcomes Russian stand on Iran sanctions as firm international policy against nukesJERUSALEM — A senior Israeli official welcomes steps by Russia toward endorsing additional sanctions against Iran as a way of stopping its nuclear program. UN adopts resolution aimed at ridding world of nuclear weaponsUNITED NATIONS — With President Barack Obama presiding over a historic session, the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-sponsored resolution Thursday committing all nations to work for a nuclear weapons-free world. Prokhorov’s bid for NBA’s Nets annoys legislators at homeMOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid for the New Jersey Nets may be a boon to the troubled basketball team, but some Russian legislators and analysts call it a blow to the nation’s sports. US diplomat criticizes policy of building ‘fortress-like’ embassies at huge costWARSAW, Poland — The outgoing U.S. ambassador to Poland is criticizing the “fortress-like” construction of American embassies worldwide since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, saying they are built at a huge cost to U.S. taxpayers and often send an unfriendly message to non-Americans. From Russia with cash: Billionaire Prokhorov to buy New Jersey Nets, move team to BrooklynEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The NBA has truly gone global. US-Russian unity on sanctions would put pressure on Iran to yield on nuclear programNEW YORK — A unified U.S.-Russian stance on sanctions against Iran would put added pressure on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to yield some ground on his nation’s nuclear program. Russia links Iran sanctions to US missile change, giving Obama new weapon on nukes issueNEW YORK — With a diplomatic wink and nod, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev opened the door Wednesday to backing potential sanctions against Iran as a reward to President Barack Obama’s decision to scale back a U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe. Despite calls for unity, Ahmadinejad, Gadhafi blast Security CouncilUNITED NATIONS — On a day when the U.N. and many nations appealed for global unity, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday denounced what they called an unjust world dominated by five powers. Russian links Iran sanctions to US missile change, giving Obama new weapon on nukes issueNEW YORK — With a diplomatic wink and nod, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev opened the door Wednesday to backing potential sanctions against Iran as a reward to President Barack Obama’s decision to scale back a U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe. In UN speech, Ahmadinejad avoids nuclear issue, casts himself as champion of developing worldUNITED NATIONS — Under increasing attack over Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday that Tehran was ready to meet conciliation with conciliation. Medvedev lauds US move on missile defense, calls for WMD-free Middle EastUNITED NATIONS — Russian president Dmitry Medvedev lauded on Wednesday the Obama administration’s decision to scrap plans for an Eastern Europe-based missile shield, a major irritant in relations with Moscow. Russia indicates possible support for sanctions, handing Obama an opening on TehranNEW YORK — With a diplomatic wink and nod, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev opened the door Wednesday to backing potential sanctions against Iran as a reward to President Barack Obama’s decision to scale back a U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe. US complains to Russia about sex tape US calls smear of diplomatWASHINGTON — The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has complained to the Russian Foreign Ministry about a sex tape that U.S. officials call a smear of an American diplomat. Russian leader Medvedev doesn’t close door on possible tough new sanctions on Iran over nukesNEW YORK — Giving some ground on a top priority of President Barack Obama, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday that sanctions are rarely productive but he opened the door to tougher ones to halt Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program. Obama: US, Russia share goal of keeping Iran from developing nuclear weaponsNEW YORK — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says sanctions are rarely productive but opened the door to tougher ones to halt Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program. Iran speaking more softly but sticking to nuclear stance; Obama warns of possible penaltiesNEW YORK — At a key moment in the conflict over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Tehran is speaking more softly, echoing President Barack Obama’s call for eliminating nuclear weapons. But it’s showing no sign of slowing what the U.S. calls a clandestine march to nuclear arms. Russian media: Russian delegation official says Moscow does not rule out new Iran sanctionsMOSCOW — Moscow is not ruling out new U.N. Security Council sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, Russian news agencies cited an official in the Russian delegation in New York as saying Wednesday. Russia urges resumed eradication of Afghan poppies, a Bush policy critics say aided TalibanMOSCOW — Russia is pressing the White House to resurrect the Bush-era policy of large-scale eradication of poppy fields in Afghanistan, an effort that critics say angered Afghan farmers and rallied support for the Taliban but did little to curb the cultivation of opium. Kosovo: EU police arrest 4 Serbs suspected of committing war crimesPRISTINA, Kosovo — Four Serbs were arrested Wednesday under suspicion of committing war crimes against ethnic Albanian civilians during the 1998-99 Kosovo war, EU police said. Russian media: Russian delegation official says Moscow does not ruling out new Iran sanctionsMOSCOW — Russian news agencies are citing an official in the Russian delegation in New York as saying Moscow does not rule out new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programs. Kremlin-backed Chechen leader claims US, British intelligence services back rebelsMOSCOW — The controversial Kremlin-backed president of Chechnya claims that militants in the violence-plagued Russian province are backed by U.S. and British intelligence agencies. Polish court fines Catholic magazine for comparing woman who sought abortion to NazisWARSAW, Poland — A Polish court on Wednesday ordered a Roman Catholic magazine to pay a fine and apologize to a woman for likening her to a killer for wanting an abortion and equating the practice with Nazi crimes. Serbian court tries 17 former Kosovo rebels for alleged war crimesBELGRADE, Serbia — Seventeen former Kosovo rebels went on trial Wednesday before the Serbian war crimes court, charged with murder, rape and torture of Serb civilians in 1999. President Obama exhorts other world leaders to join him in ‘new era of engagement’ on problemsUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama is pleading for “a new era of engagement” on world problems, telling the United Nations the United States shouldn’t pursue a go-it-alone stance. |
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