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. 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. Excerpts from AP interview with AhmadinejadHere are excerpts from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s interview Tuesday with The Associated Press: 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 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. 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. US Senate must mull ‘all the facts’ on nuclear test-ban pact, says treaty chiefUNITED NATIONS — This time around, U.S. Senate skeptics who killed the nuclear test-ban treaty a decade ago must take into account a new, $1-billion verification network underpinning the pact, the treaty chief said Wednesday. Obama: Iran, North Korea must answer if they don’t back away from interest in nuclear weaponsUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama has told a gathering of world leaders that Iran and North Korea “must be held accountable” if they continue to put their pursuit of nuclear weapons ahead of international security. 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. Israeli leader says Iran could provide terrorists with a ‘nuclear umbrella’NEW YORK — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that if Iran acquires nuclear weapons it could “bring terrorism beyond our wildest dreams.” 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. 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. World leaders turn from climate change to terrorism, nukes and povertyUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is challenging the world’s nations to unite to free the world of nuclear weapons and tackle the growing poverty resulting from the global financial crisis. AP Interview: Iranian leaders says he will seek leniency for US hikersNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday in an Associated Press interview that he will seek leniency for three American hikers who strayed across the Iranian border, and he urged President Barack Obama to see Iran as a potential friend. Iranian leader tells AP that Iran is open to discussing nuclear issues but not its programNEW YORK — Iran’s leader is telling The Associated Press that he expects open discussion of nuclear issues at a planned meeting with officials from the U.S. and five other powers. 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. Britain’s Brown set to signal plan to scale back Trident nuclear submarine fleetUNITED NATIONS — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will signal 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 deal to reduce the world’s nuclear arsenal Military plane crashes during parade where Ahmadinejad boasts of Iran’s military mightTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that Iran is stronger than ever and warned that its military will “cut the hand” of anyone who attacks. But a military parade where he spoke was marred when an air force plane crashed, killing seven people, according to state radio. Iran’s Ahmadinejad says he’s proud to have angered West with Holocaust denial ahead of UN tripTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president said Monday he is proud to stoke international outrage with his latest remarks denying the Holocaust as he heads for the United Nations this week — showing he is as defiant as ever while his country comes under greater pressure to curtail its nuclear program. Israel’s military chief says options remain ‘on the table’ for dealing with IranJERUSALEM — Israel’s military chief said Monday that all options remain “on the table” in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program, indicating that the Jewish state has not abandoned the possibility of a military strike. Report: Ahmadinejad says he is proud to have angered West with Holocaust denial commentsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president said Monday he is proud to stoke international outrage with his latest remarks denying the Holocaust as he heads for the United Nations this week — showing he is as defiant as ever while his country comes under greater pressure to curtail its nuclear program. 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. Iran’s leader says US officials know they are wrongly accusing Iran on nuclear ambitionsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader said Sunday that U.S. officials know they are wrongly accusing Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Medvedev says Israel promises it is not planning Iran strike; confirms Netanyahu visitMOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Israeli officials have assured him that they are not planning a military strike on Iran. 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. Change in Obama approach to missile defense is part of broader strategy for squeezing IranWASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s revamped plan for a European missile shield is part of a broad new strategy for squeezing Iran. 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. Nuclear meeting passes resolution critical of Israeli atomic program for first time since 1991VIENNA — Overriding Western objections, a 150-nation nuclear conference on Friday passed a resolution directly criticizing Israel and its atomic program for the first time in 18 years. Iran hailed the vote as a “glorious moment.” |
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