EU risks upsetting Turkey with threat to call off talks
The European Union is on the verge of scrapping a new round of membership talks with Turkey, a move that would further undermine Ankara's already slim hopes of joining the bloc anytime soon and damage its relations with Brussels.
South Korea's Park set to charm China, show up the North
When the presidents of China and South Korea meet in Beijing this week, they will likely use a rapport that blossomed eight years ago to find common ground on North Korea as well as seek ways to boost already vibrant economic ties.
North Korea 'willing to restart' nuclear talks
North Korea has expressed willingness to restart long-stalled nuclear talks with international partners, China's foreign ministry has said.
Afghans reject Taliban talks moves
Afghan officials have said the removal of the flag and nameplate from the Taliban's Qatar office is not enough.
Obama in Berlin calls for US-Russia nuclear weapons cuts
US President Barack Obama has called for greater efforts to be made to reduce US and Russian nuclear arsenals.
Investors back away from emerging markets on China fears
Emerging markets are suffering a sharp pullback by investors fearful of a shock from China just as confidence in the world economy, and the euro zone in particular, rises, according to a survey of fund managers.
Putin faces isolation over Syria as G8 ratchets up pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin faced further isolation on the second day of a G8 summit on Tuesday as world leaders lined up to pressure him into toning down his support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia says it will not allow Syria no-fly zones
Russia, a veto-wielding member of the U.N. Security Council, will not permit no-fly zones to be imposed over Syria, Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Monday.
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