China joins talks on Korea crisis
China's premier visits South Korea as Seoul urges stronger action by Beijing against North Korea over the sinking of a ship.
Anxious Georgia embraces Iran, Turkey
Nervous about being forgotten by the West almost two years after its war with Russia, Georgia is boosting ties with Iran and Turkey to counter Moscow's influence in the Caucasus, analysts say.
Russian foreign minister dismisses Iran criticism
Russia's foreign minister on Thursday brushed off Iran's recent criticism as an emotional outburst and expressed frustration with Tehran in the standoff over its nuclear program.
What Did China Get for Backing Iran Sanctions?
A week after announcing a uranium-swap agreement with Turkey and Brazil, Iran on Monday formally submitted the proposal to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna — and in doing so, as Tehran sees it, put the proverbial ball back in the court of the U.S. and its allies.
Iran's Ahmadinejad lambasts Russia over nuclear stance
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad launched a stinging attack on Russia Wednesday over its stance on Tehran's atomic drive, accusing it of "siding with those who have been our enemy for 30 years."
US visit as Korean crisis mounts
The US secretary of state visits South Korea as the North cuts ties after being blamed for sinking a warship.
Russian visas in mix for Turkey's nuclear plant
During Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Ankara this month, Turkey and Russia enhanced their multi-dimensional partnership by signing 17 agreements.
China and US discuss currency reform in Beijing
Chinese President Hu Jintao has promised to reform his country's currency-exchange-rate system but rejected US demands to appreciate the yuan faster. US Secretary of State Clinton is leading the 200-strong US delegation.
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