Indian government promises strong response to Maoists
India's security forces have stepped up the search for Maoist rebels in the insurgency-hit eastern state of Chhattisgarh, following Tuesday's deadly attack that killed 76 policemen.
Anger at corruption and rising prices fuelled violence in Kyrgyzstan
Violent clashes between police and protestors broke out on Wednesday in Kyrgyzstan. The protests are in response to the country's endemic corruption and the rising cost of living.
Israel is 'main threat to Middle East peace,' Turkish PM says
Persisting in his harsh criticism toward Israel, Turkey’s prime minister said on Wednesday that Israel is the main threat to peace in the Middle East, marking a new low in deteriorating relations between the two allies who once had close military and political.
Time to change the status quo
Through all the ups and downs of the past few weeks, one thing is clear: The dynamics of the US-Israeli-Palestinian axis have shifted.
US and Russia to sign arms deal
The US and Russian presidents prepare to sign a landmark nuclear arms treaty in the Czech capital, Prague.
A world without nuclear weapons is unrealistic
In many ways, Barack Obama has taken a more cold-eyed approach to foreign affairs than George W. Bush. He's emphasized realism over human rights, negotiation over regime change, the national interest over the promotion of democracy
Russia 'may sell $5 billion of weapons to Venezuela'
The Russian prime minister met Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas on Friday to discuss oil, defence and nuclear energy cooperation, although no new no arms agreements were signed
Obama to release new nuclear plan
Barack Obama will announce a new strategy reducing cases in which the US would be prepared to use nuclear weapons.
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