Iran, EU To Hold Nuclear Talks
European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will meet with Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Said Jalili, in Istanbul on May 15, EU officials said.
Softer tone on China military growth
The Gillard government has conspicuously softened Australia's tone towards China's military expansion in an apparent bid to consolidate relations with a key trading partner and emerging superpower.
U.S. presses China to stop growing trade secret theft
The U.S. Trade Representative's office criticized China on Wednesday for failing to stop the growing theft of American trade secrets that are the lifeblood of U.S. economic might, in the latest sign of Washington's frustration with the problem.
Turkey becomes partner of China, Russia-led security bloc
NATO member Turkey signed up on Friday to became a "dialogue partner" of a security bloc dominated by China and Russia, and declared that its destiny is in Asia.
Turkey becomes partner of China, Russia-led security bloc
NATO member Turkey signed up on Friday to became a "dialogue partner" of a security bloc dominated by China and Russia, and declared that its destiny is in Asia.
IAEA Sets Date For Meeting With Tehran
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it will restart talks with Iran in May over its disputed nuclear program.
China calls Japan-U.S. island drill "provocative"
China said on Wednesday that "provocative actions" would not sway it from defending its territory, after Japan confirmed it would conduct military drills with the United States amid tension between Beijing and Tokyo over disputed islands.
Syria expects more financial aid from Russia, Iran
Syria hopes to clinch more financial aid from its allies Russia and Iran soon, but still has enough foreign reserves to pursue its war on rebels trying to oust President Bashar al-Assad, the central bank governor said.
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