Iran nuclear talks reach a turning point
After two intense days of nuclear talks in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Tehran issued a statement that described negotiations as a positive step forward due to a "more realistic" position adopted by the "Iran six" nations that compromise the UN Security Council's permanent five members plus Germany.
Military solution to Iranian problem could draw South Caucasus and Central Asia into conflict
In the case of a military solution of the Iranian problem, the South Caucasus and Central Asia would inevitably be drawn into the conflict, director of the Caspian Cooperation Institute Sergey Mikheev believes.
North Korea blames U.S. for tension on peninsula
North Korea accused the United States on Wednesday of contributing to an "unpredictable" situation on the divided Korean peninsula and abusing its power in the U.N. Security Council to impose its "hostile policy" against Pyongyang.
Iran nuclear crisis: New talks open in Kazakhstan
A new round of talks between world powers and Iran over its controversial nuclear programme has opened in the Kazakh city of Almaty.
Syrian FM Says Damascus Ready For Talks With Opposition
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem says Damascus is ready for dialogue with the opposition, including armed rebels who have been seeking to topple the regime for almost two years.
Israel, U.S. Test Antimissile System
Israel's Defense Ministry says it has successfully tested the upgraded Arrow antimissile system for the first time during a joint exercise with U.S. forces.
Iran announces nuclear expansion
Iran says it has found major new uranium deposits and is planning to expand its nuclear power programme.
Brazil shows high interest in Russian arms
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev started his visit to Brazil on Wednesday, February 20th. Medvedev had a meeting with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. Due to the injury that Rousseff received at the carnival, the Brazilian president was wearing only one shoe. On her other foot, Rousseff had a rubber sandal, which gave an informal touch to the official meeting.
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