Obama seeks Chinese help on Iran, NKorea as trade dispute irks tiesNEW YORK — President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao offered each other diplomatic assurances Tuesday as the U.S. sought help from China in dealing with Iran and North Korea’s nuclear programs at a testy time in ties between Washington and Beijing. 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. 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 looks to China for progress on North Korea before direct talksNEW YORK — The Obama administration and its top Asian allies agreed Monday that direct U.S.-North Korean talks may be the best way to bring North Korea back to the nuclear negotiating table, American officials said. US says partners must keep close coordination during “uncertain time” in NKoreaNEW YORK — The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia says five nations pressing North Korea to abandon its nuclear program must coordinate closely during an “uncertain time” in the communist country. SKorea president proposes ‘grand bargain’ to end NKorea’s nukesNEW YORK — South Korean President Lee Myung-bak proposed a “grand bargain” Monday to restart disarmament negotiations and end North Korea’s nuclear arms program. Report: North Korea shuts down biggest wholesale market
UN prepares for week with tough issues and new faces _ Obama, Gadhafi, Medvedev and Hu JintaoUNITED NATIONS — Among the world leaders gathering this week at the United Nations to tackle problems ranging from climate change to the spread of nuclear weapons will be many new faces, including the presidents of the United States, Russia and China. South Korean officials headed to North Korea to prepare for separated family reunionsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials headed Monday to North Korea to prepare for a new round of reunion visits for families separated by the Korean War, amid easing tensions on the divided peninsula. Based on Bill Clinton’s assessment, Obama says NKorean leader ‘pretty healthy and in control’WASHINGTON — The leader of reclusive North Korea is “pretty healthy and in control” of the impoverished communist country. 2 world gatherings, a single stern test of leadership as global challenges converge on ObamaWASHINGTON — The unrelenting global troubles confronting Barack Obama are about to converge on him all at once, providing a stern test of leadership for a first-year president who has pledged to “change the world.” Iran, Israel, 5 nuclear powers are part of global network to detect signs of atomic testingUNITED NATIONS — Iran, Israel and the five nuclear powers that are permanent Security Council members are part of a global network to detect signs of testing of a new atomic bomb, a positive sign of cooperation in the bid to halt the spread of such weapons, the head of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty organization said Friday. North Korea’s Kim hints at returning to six-nation nuclear talksSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il reportedly said Friday his country is ready to engage in multilateral talks, the latest move in a diplomatic chess game with the U.S. and regional powers seeking to rid Pyongyang of nuclear weapons. NATO chief calls for US, Russia, NATO to link the missile defense systemsBRUSSELS — The head of NATO called Friday for the U.S., Russia and NATO to link their missile defense systems against potential new nuclear threats from Asia and the Middle East, saying that the old foes must forget their lingering Cold War animosity. Report: North Korea’s leader open to ‘bilateral and multilateral talks’SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il expressed willingness to engage in “bilateral and multilateral talks,” a news report said Friday, a strong indication the country could rejoin stalled negotiations aimed at ending its nuclear weapons programs. Report: North Korea’s Kim open to ‘bilateral and multilateral talks’SEOUL, South Korea — A news report says North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has expressed willingness to engage in “bilateral and multilateral talks.” Report: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il meets Chinese special envoySEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Il met Chinese President Hu Jintao’s special envoy Friday and received a letter from Hu amid diplomatic efforts to resume stalled talks aimed at ending the North’s nuclear weapons programs. SKorea warns that in seeking US talks, NKorea wants recognition as nuclear stateSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is insisting on direct talks with the United States in an attempt to obtain recognition as a nuclear state, Seoul’s top diplomat said Friday, warning that the North’s atomic bombs are intended to target South Korea. China’s envoy meets NKorea’s main nuclear strategist amid efforts to resume six-party talksSEOUL, South Korea — China’s presidential envoy met with North Korea’s top nuclear strategist amid intensifying international efforts to persuade Pyongyang to return to stalled six-nation talks on its atomic weapons programs. SKorea cautions any US-NKorea talks must focus on ridding North of nuclear weaponsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said Wednesday any dialogue with North Korea should be firmly based on the goal of ridding the communist regime of nuclear weapons, as the United States considers Pyongyang’s long-held desire for direct talks. South Korea voices caution over mooted US-NKorea talks, says must aim at disarmamentSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said Wednesday any dialogue with North Korea should be firmly based on the goal of ridding the communist regime of nuclear weapons, as the United States considers Pyongyang’s long-held desire for direct talks. SKorea’s president accuses NKorea of having no intention of giving up nuclear weaponsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president said North Korea is making conciliatory gestures because it feels the pain of U.N. sanctions, while the top U.S. diplomat said Washington is considering the North’s long-held desire for direct talks. North Korean ship crew fights off Somali pirates with improvised fire bombsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Somali pirates tried but failed to hijack a North Korean cargo ship when crew members fought back with molotov cocktails and sped away, a maritime official said Tuesday. Analysis: Time has arrived to test Obama strategy for nuke diplomacy with Iran and NKoreaWASHINGTON — Suddenly the door has opened for President Barack Obama to put his long-shot diplomatic strategy to the test and fulfill a campaign pledge to negotiate directly with North Korea and Iran. Report: Beijing files WTO case over Washington’s tire tariffs in latest trade disputeBEIJING — As Beijing launched a case Monday against new U.S. tariffs on Chinese tires, President Barack Obama defended the duties, saying trading agreements must be enforced in order for trading systems to work. Report: North Korean dam was nearly full before its surprise water release killed 6SEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean dam was nearly full before a large amount of water was released without warning earlier this month, causing a deadly river surge in South Korea, a news report said Sunday. US says trade penalties on Chinese fair, Beijing says could sour ties between nationsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s decision to impose trade penalties on Chinese tires has infuriated Beijing at a time when the U.S. badly needs Chinese help on climate change, nuclear standoffs with Iran and North Korea and the global economy. New US trade penalties on Chinese tires infuriates Beijing, could sour ties between nationsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s decision to impose trade penalties on Chinese tires has infuriated Beijing at a time when the U.S. badly needs Chinese help on climate change, nuclear standoffs with Iran and North Korea and the global economy. SKorea not opposed to dialogue between US and NKorea on resuming disarmament talksSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea would not oppose the United States holding direct talks with North Korea to persuade the communist regime to rejoin stalled international nuclear disarmament negotiations, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday. AP NewsBreak: US circulates resolution to halt nuclear nonproliferation ahead of UN meetingUNITED NATIONS — The United States circulated a draft U.N. resolution Friday calling for stepped up efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons which it hopes will be adopted by world leaders at a meeting later this month chaired by President Barack Obama. |
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