Rohani Says Iran Ready For 'Serious' Nuclear Talks
Iran's President Hassan Rohani says his country is ready to engage in "serious negotiations" with Western nations over the country's disputed nuclear program.
Obama Going To Russia Despite 'Disappointment' Over Snowden
U.S. President Barack Obama has confirmed that he will attend a G20 summit in Russia but says he is "disappointed" that Moscow is sheltering fugitive U.S. intelligence-program leaker Edward Snowden.
US criticises Vietnam internet control law
The US has criticised a new internet decree in Vietnam that would restrict online users from discussing current affairs.
Azerbaijani Defense Minister In Washington
Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev has met in Washington with his U.S. counterpart Chuck Hagel.
Japan government to take bigger role in Fukushima clean-up
The Japanese government will get directly involved in containing rising levels of radioactive water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant instead of relying solely on the operator, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday, calling it an "urgent issue".
US to extend some embassy closures over security concerns
The US says it will keep a number of embassies in north Africa and the Middle East closed until Saturday, due to a possible militant threat.
Russia's Medvedev Denies Disputes With Putin Over Georgia War
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has refuted reports that he had major disagreements with President Vladimir Putin over Russia's August 2008 war with Georgia.
China says in no hurry to sign South China Sea accord
China is in no rush to sign a proposed agreement on maritime rules with Southeast Asia governing behavior in the disputed South China Sea, and countries should not have unrealistic expectations, the Chinese foreign minister said on Monday.
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