Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe blames troubles on U.S.-led Western embargoUNITED NATIONS — Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe slammed the United States and Europe on Friday for what he called “filthy clandestine antics” for keeping economic sanctions clamped on his authoritarian nation, even though he now presides over a coalition government. Analysis: Charge of secret Iranian nuclear facility strengthens move toward sanctionsNEW YORK — New charges of nuclear duplicity by Iran strengthen the hand of the U.S. and other world powers seeking tougher sanctions against Tehran. US, British and French leaders demand inspections of secret Iranian nuclear facilityPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama and the leaders of France and Britain declared Friday that the revelation of a previously secret Iranian nuclear facility puts heavy new pressure on Tehran to quickly disclose all its nuclear efforts — including any moves toward weapons development — “or be held accountable.” AP NewsBreak: Iran reveals existence of a second uranium enrichment plant, officials sayVIENNA — Iran has revealed the existence of a secret uranium-enrichment plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday, a development that could heighten fears about Tehran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon and escalate its diplomatic confrontation with the West. Analysis: Small steps toward a nuclear deal with Iran, but grand bargain appears far offNEW YORK — In diplomatic parlance, it’s called “movement” — a small step here and there in the direction of a deal but with an uncertain end. Those stirrings of motion may be what are now emerging with international efforts to ensure that Iran does not build a nuclear bomb. Medvedev tells American students that Russia will support sanctions on Iran if diplomacy failsPITTSBURGH — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that Russia would support new sanctions against Iran if diplomatic efforts should fail. Medvedev tells Pitt students Russia will support sanctions on Iran if diplomacy failsPITTSBURGH — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (dih-MEE’-tree med-VYEH’-dyev) says Russia would support new sanctions against Iran if diplomatic efforts fail. G-8: Iran has 3 months to stop uranium enrichment, avoid new sanctionsUNITED NATIONS — Pressure deepened against Iran on Thursday when the world’s eight top economic powers gave Tehran until year’s end to cease enriching uranium or face new sanctions, but resistance from China could undermine the effort. 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. Germany’s Merkel poised to win new term but faces tough economic, foreign policy challengesBERLIN — Since the end of World War II, Germans have shown a preference for a slow, steady hand over charismatic fervor when looking for a leader — especially in times of crisis. 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. 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. 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. 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. Brazil’s president defends Iran’s nuclear programNEW YORK — Brazil’s president said Wednesday that Iran is entitled to the same rights as any other country to use nuclear energy for peaceful ends. US to engage Myanmar in new shift of policyUNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that the Obama administration has decided to engage directly with Myanmar’s junta as part of international efforts to promote democracy in the military-run state. 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. 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. 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. 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. Sarah Palin urges smaller government, talks US-China relations in speech to investors in AsiaHONG KONG — Months after abruptly resigning as Alaska’s governor, Sarah Palin resurfaced in Hong Kong more moderate in tone and better versed in international affairs, possibly laying the first brick for a 2012 White House bid. Sarah Palin emerges in Asia with speech to investors in Hong KongHONG KONG — Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, criticized for her lack of foreign policy experience, emerged in Asia on Wednesday to share her views from “Main Street U.S.A.” with a group of high-flying global investors. Military, lawmakers voice frustration, caution over any Obama shift in Afghanistan war policyWASHINGTON — Military officials voiced frustration and congressional leaders urged caution Tuesday over what they described as President Barack Obama’s shifting strategy in Afghanistan, six months after he committed thousands more U.S. troops to the stalemated war there. Think tank proposes that Obama White House update US relations with ChinaWASHINGTON — A strategic think tank with close connections to the Obama administration is calling on the White House to develop better and broader relations with China. EU says meeting on Iran’s nuclear program slated Oct. 1 in GenevaUNITED NATIONS — The European Union chief negotiator said Tuesday the six countries negotiating with Iran about its nuclear program will remain firm at an upcoming meeting in Geneva that Tehran must cease uranium enrichment. Think Tank proposes updating relations with ChinaWASHINGTON — A strategic think tank with close connections to the Obama administration is calling on the White House to develop better and broader relations with China. US wants equal ties with new Japanese gov, pushes for continuity on military agreementsNEW YORK — Eager to play down differences with a newly elected Japanese government, a State Department official said Monday the United States will not dictate policy to its longtime ally, even as it pushed for aspects of the countries’ security alliance to remain the same. US wants equal ties with new Japanese gov, pushes for continuity on US military agreementNEW YORK — The United States said Monday that it does not want to dictate policy to a new independent-minded Japanese government, even as it pushed for some aspects of the countries’ security alliance to remain the same. Al-Qaida threat pushes Afghanistan to forefront of German campaign days before electionBERLIN — New threats by al-Qaida and fierce criticism of a German-ordered airstrike that killed dozens have pushed Germany’s mission in Afghanistan to the forefront of this country’s national election campaign. |
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