Diplomatic Path With Iran Should Be Tested
U.S. President Barack Obama says the new Iranian government's pursuit of a "more moderate course" should offer a basis for an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Renewed push at U.N. for Syria resolution followed by peace talks
U.S. President Barack Obama appealed to the United Nations on Tuesday to back tough consequences for Syria if it refuses to give up chemical weapons and urged Russia and Iran to end their support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
China says banned exports to North Korea not meant as punishment
A list of goods banned for export to North Korea signals China's commitment to enforcing international sanctions and is in no way intended to punish Pyongyang, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
China gets 12.5 percent stake in Russia's Uralkali
China, the world's largest consumer of potash, has acquired a 12.5 percent stake in Russia's Uralkali (URKA.MM), the world's largest producer of the soil nutrient, via its sovereign wealth fund, Uralkali said on Tuesday.
Rosneft buys Enel's stake in Russia gas firm for $1.8 billion
Oil company Rosneft (ROSN.MM) is acquiring Enel's (ENEI.MI) indirect stake in Russian gas producer SeverEnergia, valued at $1.8 billion, in its latest move to boost its presence in the gas market.
Iran to join six-power talks at U.N. this week
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will join the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany later this week to discuss the crisis over Iran's nuclear program, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Monday.
Syria's Assad criticises U.S. threat of strikes
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad criticised the United States for threatening to attack Syria over its chemical weapons program, saying it was finding "excuses for war", China's state television said on Monday.
Russia's Putin says Syria violence could hit ex-Soviet bloc
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned ex-Soviet allies on Monday that Islamist militancy fuelling the war in Syria could reach their countries, some of which have Muslim majorities.
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