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Georgia at a crossroads: after the post-war
In Tbilisi, memories of the bitter conflict with Russia in August 2008 are fresh, but everywhere too are signs that forces of change are pushing Georgia in new directions. Jonathan Wheatley takes the measure of a fluid political moment.
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A new beginning for NATO and Russia
When I gave my first public speech as Secretary General of NATO just over a year ago, I focused on the NATO-Russia relationship, because I believe it is crucial for global, not just European, security.
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Russia Accepts Invitation to Attend NATO Summit Meeting
President Dmitri A. Medvedev of Russia announced Tuesday that he would attend next month’s summit meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Lisbon and left the door open to the possibility of Moscow cooperating with the alliance on a European missile defense shield.
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Iran ready to include nuclear dispute in talks
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's deputy Monday said that Iran would be willing to address the dispute over its nuclear programme in forthcoming talks, even though the Iranian leader has so far declined to discuss it with world powers.
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Russian troops withdraw from Georgian town
Russian troops have withdrawn from a Georgian town which they had occupied since a bitter war between the two countries in 2008.
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Next Kyrgyzstan Government Expected to Keep US Base
After Sunday's parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, five political parties now are deep in talks about forming a coalition government. During the campaign, several parties said the new government should close an American run base that supports NATO in Afghanistan.
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Nuclear weapons still a threat
President Barack Obama’s vision of a nuclear weapons-free world should be embraced by all as it is the only viable nuclear policy against the enemies the Unites States faces today.
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Iran wants nuclear power talks
Iran says late October or early November would be a good time for nuclear talks with the six world powers, and claims it has put an end to Western espionage against its atomic facilities
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