Iran Sees Positives In Obama's UN Speech
There were plenty of postive reactions to U.S. President Barack Obama's address to the UN General Assembly in New York on September 24.
Russia warns Japan over travel to disputed islands
Russia threatened on Thursday to ban visa-free travel for Japanese officials to four disputed Pacific islands if they make statements demanding the territories be returned to Japan.
Greenpeace activists broke law, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Greenpeace activists broke the law during an Arctic oil protest, but that they are not pirates.
Diplomatic Path With Iran Should Be Tested
U.S. President Barack Obama says the new Iranian government's pursuit of a "more moderate course" should offer a basis for an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Renewed push at U.N. for Syria resolution followed by peace talks
U.S. President Barack Obama appealed to the United Nations on Tuesday to back tough consequences for Syria if it refuses to give up chemical weapons and urged Russia and Iran to end their support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
China says banned exports to North Korea not meant as punishment
A list of goods banned for export to North Korea signals China's commitment to enforcing international sanctions and is in no way intended to punish Pyongyang, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
China gets 12.5 percent stake in Russia's Uralkali
China, the world's largest consumer of potash, has acquired a 12.5 percent stake in Russia's Uralkali (URKA.MM), the world's largest producer of the soil nutrient, via its sovereign wealth fund, Uralkali said on Tuesday.
Rosneft buys Enel's stake in Russia gas firm for $1.8 billion
Oil company Rosneft (ROSN.MM) is acquiring Enel's (ENEI.MI) indirect stake in Russian gas producer SeverEnergia, valued at $1.8 billion, in its latest move to boost its presence in the gas market.
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