North Korea to boost nuclear deterrent after U.N. rebuke
The U.N. Security Council unanimously condemned North Korea's December rocket launch and expanded existing U.N. sanctions, and Pyongyang reacted with a vow to boost the North's military and nuclear capabilities.
U.S. delegation seeks to calm spats between Japan, South Korea
The United States sent its top Asian diplomacy and security officials to South Korea and Japan to calm tensions between two U.S. allies whose squabbling has frustrated efforts to deal with a troublesome North Korea and an increasingly assertive China.
Iran puts forward preconditions for nuclear talks
Iran today has put forward some preconditions for the future talks regarding country's nuclear program, Mehr agency reported.
Iran Agrees To Fresh Nuclear Talks
Iran says it agrees in principle to resume international talks on its controversial nuclear program later this month.
Russia and India sign weapons deals
Russia and India signed weapons deals worth billions of dollars today as president Vladimir Putin sought to further boost ties with an old ally
India, Ukraine ink defence cooperation agreement
A broad defence cooperation agreement was among five pacts signed following delegation-level talks between the visiting Ukrainian President, Viktor Yanukovych, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday.
Tajik Government Blocks RFE/RL Website
Access to the website of RFE/RL's Tajik service, Radio Ozodi, has been blocked in Tajikistan since last night, only days after authorities blocked Facebook inside the country.
Tehran Tells IAEA To Close Its Investigation Into Nuclear Allegations
Iran has demanded the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) immediately close its investigation into allegations Tehran has a military dimension to its nuclear program.
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