Clinton paints robust picture of US policy abroad, warns NKorea that tantrums won’t workWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton stood fast Sunday behind the administration’s readiness to engage with foes like Iran and North Korea and heaped praise on China in advance of two days of critical talks aimed at easing the global economic downturn. Major donor considers return to Myanmar as country struggles with AIDS crisisYANGON, Myanmar — Shrunken to 30 pounds of skin and bones, Ma Moe could barely walk when she arrived on the doorstep of the clinic nearly two years ago. AIDS had killed her husband three years earlier, and it was slowly killing her. Clinton mum on Mideast defense umbrella, says US still wants dialogue with TehranWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Sunday she would not reveal any specifics of a possible defense umbrella to protect Mideast allies against Iran’s nuclear program while insisting Washington remained open to dialogue with Tehran. Hillary Clinton’s ‘defense umbrella’ remarks echo her campaign and Washington think tanksWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton set off tremors in the Middle East this week when she said a nuclear Iran could be contained by a U.S. “defense umbrella” — an offhand remark that appears to have emerged from obscure Washington policy debates and her own presidential campaign rhetoric. Clinton, North Korea exchange barbs after North refuses to give up nukesPHUKET, Thailand — Hillary Rodham Clinton and North Korea exchanged pointed barbs Thursday, with Clinton declaring North Korea “has no friends left” and the communist regime calling the U.S. secretary of state a “schoolgirl.” Clinton acknowledges N. Korea refusal to give up nukes, insists UN sanctions will go forwardPHUKET, Thailand — Faced with a fresh refusal by North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday the communist regime has “no friends left” to shield it from punishing U.N. penalties. North Korea says it will not re-enter six-party talks to end its nuclear weapons programPHUKET, Thailand — North Korea says it will not re-enter six-party talks to end its nuclear weapons program, citing the “deep-rooted anti-North Korean policy” of the United States. Clinton to lead talks with Asian partners on possible incentives for North Korea to end nukesPHUKET, Thailand — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Asian nations Thursday to vigorously enforce the latest U.N. sanctions against North Korea. She said Washington would pursue “every avenue” to denuclearize the Korean peninsula. Clinton to lead talks with Asian partners on possible incentives for NKorea to end nukesPHUKET, Thailand — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged Asian nations Thursday to vigorously enforce the latest U.N. sanctions against North Korea. She said Washington would pursue “every avenue” to denuclearize the Korean peninsula. Iraq’s prime minister urges UN to cancel Saddam era sanctions and resolutionsUNITED NATIONS — Iraq’s prime minister urged the U.N. Security Council’s most powerful members on Wednesday to cancel all sanctions and resolutions adopted after Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait, saying Iraq is now a democracy that poses no threat to international peace and security. Obama says he’ll work diligently with Iraq to get UN to lift international sanctionsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is committed to working with Iraq to get the U.N. to lift international sanctions that the world body imposed on the country after the 1991 Gulf War. Clinton to offer North Korea normal relations, economic aid if it completely scraps nukesPHUKET, Thailand — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to tell North Korea that it can avoid “unrelenting” sanctions and win normalized relations with the U.S. by completely scrapping its nuclear program. As sanctions loom over Honduras, supporters of ousted president fear impact on poorTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Supporters of ousted President Manuel Zelaya are advocating targeted economic sanctions to pressure the interim government to allow his return rather than broader measures that might harm the Central American country’s poorest citizens. US, South Korea seeking new way to prevent NKorea from backtracking on disarmament pledgeSEOUL, South Korea — The U.S. and South Korea are hatching a “comprehensive” strategy for persuading North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program, breaking from the step-by-step process that has seen Pyongyang backtrack on pledges. S. Korea considers how to inspect suspicious N. Korean ships, while US envoy presses talksSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s coast guard said Monday it is drawing up guidelines on how to inspect North Korean ships suspected of carrying banned items — a move expected to enrage Pyongyang, which has warned it would consider such inspections a declaration of war. SKorea considers how to inspect suspicious NKorean ships, while US envoy presses talksSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s coast guard said Monday it is drawing up guidelines on how to inspect North Korean ships suspected of carrying banned items — a move expected to enrage Pyongyang, which has warned it would consider such inspections a declaration of war. SKorea deciding how to inspect suspicious NKorean ships, while US envoy presses talksSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s coast guard said Monday it is drawing up guidelines on how to inspect North Korean ships suspected of carrying banned items — a move expected to enrage Pyongyang, which has warned it would consider such inspections a declaration of war. US envoy calls for patience on North Korea as Washington warns of sanctionsSEOUL, South Korea — A top U.S. envoy called Saturday for patience in getting North Korea to abandon its nuclear programs, a day after Washington warned of aggressive sanctions unless the North returns to stalled disarmament talks. US envoy urges new nuclear talks with North Korea as Washington warns of sanctionsSEOUL, South Korea — A top envoy said the U.S. remains ready for talks with North Korea, while Washington warned of aggressive sanctions against the North unless it returns to stalled multinational talks on ending its nuclear programs. Slowly but surely US is approaching discussion with SKorea; cautious with North
A list of UN sanctions approved Thursday against North Korea over its weapons programsUNITED NATIONS — A panel of the U.N. Security Council approved sanctions Thursday against North Korea that include travel bans and asset freezes against five individuals, four companies and one state agency. It also banned sales of two materials used in ballistic missiles. Clinton happy with role in Obama administration, denies loss of influenceWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday she is comfortable in her position as President Barack Obama’s top diplomat and has been consistently involved in foreign policy decisions. UN panel issues new sanctions against North Korea over nuclear and ballistic missile testsUNITED NATIONS — The U.N. imposed new sanctions Thursday against five North Korean officials, four companies and a state agency, and banned imports of two weapons-making materials, in a rare unified push by the world’s powers to thwart Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions. Clinton makes move to emerge from White House’s shadow, return to foreign policy center stageWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton bounded back into the public arena in a choreographed event Wednesday aimed at reasserting her position as the Obama administration’s top diplomat. US official says US committed to pushing for change in MyanmarWASHINGTON — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday defended the United States’ ability to push for democratic change in Myanmar, saying an unfinished Obama administration review of Myanmar policy has not hindered U.S. diplomacy with the military-run country. Analysis: Japan’s ruling party could fall in August vote, heralding new political eraTOKYO — A more independent foreign policy, less closely tied to the will of Washington. Tighter fiscal measures, with a slimmer government and a shorter leash on Japan’s powerful bureaucrats. More military missions abroad with international peacekeeping forces. Clinton says Iran has only limited time to accept US engagement offerWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday warned Iran it has only a limited time to accept the Obama administration’s offer for engagement. She also urged Arab nations to take immediate steps to improve ties with Israel to bolster Mideast peace hopes. Clinton makes move to emerge from Obama, Biden’s shadow, return to foreign policy center stageWASHINGTON — Eclipsed by a globe-trotting president and an administration crowded with foreign policy heavyweights, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is talking tough on Iran as she struggles to regain her role as the nation’s top diplomat. Baghdad’s business-starved antique shops offer sad story of city’s recent pastBAGHDAD — Antique dealer Riyadh al-Khafaf has so few customers he hasn’t bothered to dust his collection of fine metalware from the early 20th century. Other dealers say they can go for days without seeing even a browser. Analysis: By pointing to September, Obama suggesting sanctions on Iran, not military strikesWASHINGTON — After a half-year of extending patient feelers to Iran, President Barack Obama has set a timeline — warning Tehran it must show willingness to negotiate an end to its nuclear program by September or face consequences. |
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SEOUL, South Korea — A top US envoy plans to hold talks with South Korean officials as Washington warned of aggressive sanctions on North Korea unless Pyongyang returns to the stalled multinational talks on ending its nuclear programs.
