White House security adviser calls for deeper China military ties
The United States called for deeper military ties with China on Tuesday, including working closer together in areas like peacekeeping, fighting piracy and disaster relief, despite growing tensions between the two on a range of security issues.
Kerry, Lavrov meet to discuss Syrian peace talks
The U.S. and Russian foreign ministers met on Monday to discuss a planned conference aimed at ending Syria's civil war against a backdrop of widening regional violence and new allegations of chemical weapons use.
Russian border guards begin demarcation works in border area
Russian border guards began demarcation works in several Georgian villages in the border area of Shida Kartli region, Georgian sources reported on Monday. In particular, so-called border with South Ossetia moved 300 meters deep in the village of Ditsi.
EU considers amending arms embargo
EU foreign ministers are discussing UK and French calls to ease sanctions so Syria rebels can be supplied with arms.
North Korea says will take 'positive steps' for peace
A North Korean envoy told China's president on Friday that his reclusive country was willing to take "positive actions" to ensure peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, as China steps up diplomatic efforts to bring Pyongyang back to talks.
In Syria's shadow, Iraq violence presents new test for U.S.
Saddled with Middle East problems ranging from Iran to Syria and beyond, President Barack Obama now faces one that is both old and new: Iraq.
Chinese premier criticizes EU move on trade measures
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang criticized the European Union over its plans to investigate alleged anti-competitive behavior by Chinese mobile telecom equipment makers and to impose punitive import duties on solar panels from China, state media reported.
Tokyo, Seoul hold 'ugly' nuclear option
North Korea's nuclear weapons program is undermining regional stability in Northeast Asia, with the present crisis on the Korean Peninsula again prompting the neighboring states into seriously reconsidering their national security policies.
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