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. US to engage military-run Myanmar in policy shift from Bush administrationUNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that the Obama administration has decided to engage in direct high-level talks with Myanmar’s junta as part of international efforts to promote democracy in the military-run state. AP source: Census worker found hanged near Kentucky cemetery had word ‘fed’ scrawled on chestMANCHESTER, Ky. — A U.S. Census worker found hanged from a tree near a Kentucky cemetery had the word “fed” scrawled on his chest, a law enforcement official said Wednesday, and the FBI is investigating whether he was a victim of anti-government sentiment. 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. Ahamdinejad: Iran ready to shake hands ‘that are honestly extended to us’UNITED NATIONS — Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country is ready to shake all hands “that are honestly extended to us.” Venezuela’s Chavez applauds Obama UN speech, but says US not working for peaceNEW YORK — The last time he was here, Hugo Chavez called then U.S. President George W. Bush “the devil,” but on Wednesday Venezuela’s leader offered slightly more-positive sentiments for Barack Obama. Western powers expect ’serious response’ from Iran during Oct. 1 meetingUNITED NATIONS — The international community expects a “serious response” from Iran in discussions about Tehran’s nuclear program at a meeting next month, the British foreign secretary said Wednesday. 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. African leaders ally to eliminate some 1 million annual malaria deaths by 2015UNITED NATIONS — African states launched an campaign on Wednesday to stop malaria from killing an estimated 1 million people on their continent each year. 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. FBI probes hanging of census worker in Ky.; AP source: ‘Fed’ scrawled on dead man’s chestWASHINGTON — A U.S. Census worker found hanged from a tree near a Kentucky cemetery had the word “fed” scrawled on his chest, a law enforcement official said Wednesday, and the FBI is investigating whether he was a victim of anti-government sentiment. Gadhafi in grand UN performance, condemns security council as ‘terror council’UNITED NATIONS — After 40 years of shunning U.N. appearances, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi evidently had a lot to get off his chest. Iran to ask for imports of high-enriched uranium, putting world powers in bind ahead of talksIran’s president says his country will ask the six world powers at nuclear talks next week for imports of highly enriched uranium — material that the U.S. fears Tehran wants to use to arm nuclear warheads. 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. Britain’s Brown signals plan to scale back Trident nuclear submarine fleetUNITED NATIONS — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown signaled Wednesday at the U.N. General Assembly that he is prepared to scale back the country’s Trident submarine nuclear deterrent as part of a “global bargain” to reduce the world’s nuclear arsenal. On eve of G-20, France seeks vast restructuring of world’s finances and ecological incentivesUNITED NATIONS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday condemned “the behavior of those who still continue to grow indecently rich, after leading the world to the brink of disaster,” and called for a vast overhaul of the world’s financial system. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi speaks and speaks and speaks at the UN General AssemblyUNITED NATIONS — Inside the General Assembly’s cavernous chamber, as leaders began filling nearly every seat and aisles were standing-room only, the light-colored robes of some African and Mideast leaders dotted a sea of dark business suits. Polite applause followed the opening remarks of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and General Assembly President Ali Treki. Hungry Hondurans hunt for food during break in curfew; deposed leader hunkers down at embassyTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Hungry Hondurans scrambled through looted stores and lined up for food Wednesday during a break in a long curfew called to halt violence that erupted with the return of the country’s deposed leftist president. SKorea president says non-nuclear NKorea prerequisite to unified KoreaUNITED NATIONS — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said Wednesday that North Korea must scrap its atomic weapons programs before the divided Korean Peninsula can be unified with the signing of a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War. Obama says the UN has often been forum for discord, urges leaders to focus on common goodUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama says the United Nations is at a pivotal point in its history. Obama tells UN it’s time to re-launch Mideast peace negotiations without preconditionsUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama says the time has come to re-launch negotiations toward the long-elusive goal of Mideast peace. Obama urges world leaders to adhere to 4 pillars of global cooperationUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama says all nations have a responsibility to work toward a future of peace and prosperity. 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. UN chief challenges world leaders to change on nukes, climate, povertyUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon challenged world leaders on Wednesday to cleanse the globe of nuclear weapons, tackle the threat of catastrohic climate change and combat growing poverty from the global financial crisis. Obama tells world audience that fixing problems not just ‘America’s endeavor’UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama challenged world leaders Wednesday to shoulder more of the globe’s critical burdens, promising a newly cooperative partner in America but sternly warning they can no longer castigate the U.S. as a go-it-alone bully while still demanding it cure all ills. Obama addresses United Nations, meets with Russian, Japanese leadersNEW YORK — President Barack Obama on Wednesday makes his first address before the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Iranian leader tells AP Obama should see Iran as a potential friend, not a threatNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged President Barack Obama to see Iran as a potential friend instead of a threat ahead of addresses both leaders will give to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. |
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