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. 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. US takes UN podium to criticize rights abuses in Iran, Russia, ChinaGENEVA — The United States criticized Iran Tuesday for its crackdown on opposition groups, while chiding Russia and China for failing to protect human rights activists and minorities. In army parade speech, Ahmadinejad warns Iran will retaliate against anyone who attacks itTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claimed Tuesday his country is now stronger than ever and warned that the Iranian military will “cut the hand” of anyone who dares attack the nation. AP Interview: Ukraine leader Yushchenko optimistic about NATO membership, re-election chancesNEW YORK — Ukraine President Viktor Yushchenko says he is optimistic that his country will join NATO, declaring the tide of public opinion in the former Soviet republic is swinging in favor of membership in the Western military alliance. Russia says better ties with NATO largely up to alliance, wants security proposal consideredMOSCOW — Russia on Monday welcomed the new NATO chief’s call for better ties, but said it’s largely up to the alliance to make it happen. Russian intelligence service: Yelizaveta Mukasei, half of Soviet spy couple, dies at 97MOSCOW — Lt. Col. Yelizaveta Mukasei, a Soviet spy who worked undercover in the West with her husband, has died at the age of 97. 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. Experts: US, Russia still face tough arms control talks after Obama’s missile defense moveMOSCOW — A new round of Russian-U.S. arms control talks began Monday, and Russian military experts predicted they will not be easy, despite President Barack Obama’s decision to scrap plans for an Eastern Europe-based missile shield that Moscow opposed. US ties, tackling climate change in focus as Japan’s new leader heads for international debutTOKYO — Just five days in office, Japan’s prime minister left Monday for his debut on the world stage, where he is to meet with the leaders of the U.S., China and Russia and promote his ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gases in a speech at the U.N. 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. Obama: Change in missile defense strategy not driven by Russian opposition or negotiationWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sharply dismisses criticism that Russian opposition influenced his decision to scrap a European missile defense system, calling it merely a bonus if the leaders of Russia end up “a little less paranoid” about the U.S. 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. 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.” Russia says it won’t deploy missiles near Poland, criticizes Iranian president over remarksMOSCOW — Russia said Saturday it will scrap a plan to deploy missiles near Poland since Washington has dumped a planned missile shield in Eastern Europe. It also harshly criticized Iran’s president for new comments denying the Holocaust. Top Russian military official says negotiations under way on buying French helicopter carrierMOSCOW — Russia has been negotiating the possible purchase of a military ship built in France, a Russian deputy defense minister said Saturday. Top Russian military official confirms plan scrapped to deploy missiles near PolandMOSCOW — Russia will scrap a plan to deploy missiles near Poland because the U.S. no longer wants to place a missile-defense system in Eastern Europe, a Russian deputy defense minister said Saturday. Analysis: US missile move gives Russia what it wants; will Kremlin offer anything in return?MOSCOW — The Kremlin got exactly what it wanted when the United States scrapped plans for missile defenses on Russia’s borders. Brazil’s Lula defends South America arms buildup, including Venezuelan purchasesBRASILIA, Brazil — Major military weapons purchases by Brazil and Venezuela won’t spur an arms race in South America and are necessary to protect borders and natural resources, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 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. Obama to meet Japan’s prime minister at UN; meetings also set with Russia, China leadersWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will meet Japan’s new leader for the first time at the United Nations next week. Poles, Czechs feel betrayed by Obama’s scrapping of Bush missile defense plansWARSAW, Poland — Poles and Czechs voiced deep concern Friday at President Barack Obama’s decision to scrap a Bush-era missile defense shield planned for their countries. Russian premier Putin urges foreigners to invest, pledges less bureacracySOCHI, Russia — Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin urged foreign businessmen Friday to invest in Russia, promising to remove bureaucratic hurdles, and called for currencies besides the dollar to be used as reserves amid “uncontrolled” U.S. debt. 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. NATO chief proposes linking its defensive missile systems with Russia’sBRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has urged the Western alliance and Russia to consider linking their defensive missile systems. Russia’s Putin praises Obama’s missile defense move, urges US to end trade restrictionsSOCHI, Russia — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday praised President Barack Obama’s decision to scrap plans for a missile defense system in Europe and urged the U.S. to also cancel Cold War-era restrictions on trade with Russia. Obama cancels Bush plan for European missile shield that had soured relations with RussiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama abruptly canceled a long-planned missile shield for Eastern Europe on Thursday, replacing a Bush-era project that was bitterly opposed by Russia with a plan he contended would better defend against a growing threat of Iranian missiles. Eastern Europe rues diminished ties to US after missile program scrappedPRAGUE — Scuttling a missile defense shield in the Czech Republic and Poland helps smooth relations between the U.S. and Russia. But at what price? Analysis: Shelving missile shield may coax Moscow to help curb Iranian nuclear ambitionsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is betting Moscow will return the favor on missile defense by helping him blunt Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Eastern Europe rues dminished ties to US after missile program scrappedPRAGUE — Scuttling a missile defense shield in the Czech Republic and Poland helps smooth relations between the U.S. and Russia. But at what price? |
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