US urges Belarus to release political detainees
The United States Saturday urged Belarus to release its political detainees including the parents of a three-year-old boy who had been threatened with the loss of custody.
Uzbek president to discuss prospects for cooperation with EU and NATO
Uzbek President Islam Karimov will leave for Brussels today up on the invitation of EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, Uzbek official media reported.
China's military leaps forward to catch up with US
By quietly building up its stash of high-tech weaponry, China is threatening US military supremacy in the Pacific, worrying its neighbours and contributing to a renewed arms race in Asia, analysts say.
Iran: Rebuffed by China and Russia
Iran’s proposal for a diplomatic tour of its nuclear sites floundered on Thursday after China effectively rejected the invitation and Russia said such a trip could never replace United Nations inspections or negotiations with world powers.
S. Korea, Japan Improve Military Ties in Face of North Korean Threat
South Korea and Japan have held their first talks on creating unprecedented agreements to share military intelligence and equipment. It is something the United States has encouraged because of recent attacks blamed on North Korea and Pyongyang’s continuing nuclear threat. But both Seoul and Tokyo may find it necessary to move cautiously because of historical legacies and concern about how Beijing will react.
China effectively rejects Iran nuclear invite
China effectively rejected Iran's invite to tour Tehran's nuclear facilities on Thursday, potentially smoothing a source of friction ahead of President Hu Jintao's state visit to the United States next week.
Chinese military tests fighter jet ahead of Hu's meeting with Gates
With the test of a stealth fighter jet Tuesday, just hours before U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with Chinese President Hu Jintao, the Chinese military provided a blunt demonstration of its willingness to challenge both the United States and its own president.
US, China defense chiefs mend frayed military ties
The U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs took a step Monday toward mending frayed relations between their powerful militaries, though China warned ties could be cut again if Washington does not heed Beijing's wishes.
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