China calls Japan-U.S. island drill "provocative"
China said on Wednesday that "provocative actions" would not sway it from defending its territory, after Japan confirmed it would conduct military drills with the United States amid tension between Beijing and Tokyo over disputed islands.
Syria expects more financial aid from Russia, Iran
Syria hopes to clinch more financial aid from its allies Russia and Iran soon, but still has enough foreign reserves to pursue its war on rebels trying to oust President Bashar al-Assad, the central bank governor said.
China auto market may soon overtake US, Europe
Ford and General Motors are reviving two familiar nameplates at the Shanghai Auto Show this week in a bid to make inroads in China, where the auto market could soon eclipse the U.S. and European markets combined.
Iraq Failing Security Test Ahead Of Vote
If postwar Iraq's first major elections are the barometer of its ability to maintain security on its own, the government appears to be failing the test.
China seeks to lock iron ore importers into trading platform
China will refuse to grant new licenses to iron ore importers unless they participate in a domestic trading platform, in a fresh move by the world's biggest iron ore consumer to wrestle pricing power away from global miners.
Russian and American leaders suggest greater co-operation against terrorism in the wake of Boston Marathon bombing
The Kremlin has announced that Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama have agreed to increase cooperation on counter-terrorism in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Toward a Nuclear Deal With South Korea
The United States and South Korea are negotiating a new nuclear cooperation agreement that will have consequences for the conflict with North Korea and President Obama’s broader nonproliferation agenda.
India, Tajikistan discuss Afghanistan
India and Tajikistan Monday discussed the situation in Afghanistan where international forces are set for a drawdown next year, and agreed that the global community should strengthen Afghanistan's capacity to maintain peace, stability and prosperity of its people.
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