Iran begins fueling nuclear reactor
The start of the weeks-long process brings the controversial Bushehr plant another step closer to operation. Iran says the facility will generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity, but Western nations fear it is to be used to produce atomic weapons.
Iran ready to include nuclear dispute in talks
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's deputy Monday said that Iran would be willing to address the dispute over its nuclear programme in forthcoming talks, even though the Iranian leader has so far declined to discuss it with world powers.
Next Kyrgyzstan Government Expected to Keep US Base
After Sunday's parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, five political parties now are deep in talks about forming a coalition government. During the campaign, several parties said the new government should close an American run base that supports NATO in Afghanistan.
Iran wants nuclear power talks
Iran says late October or early November would be a good time for nuclear talks with the six world powers, and claims it has put an end to Western espionage against its atomic facilities
Afghanistan: Global NATO's first Ground War in its Tenth Year
The military alliance that 61 years ago identified its core mission as to "promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area" is now embroiled in the tenth year of a war in Afghanistan launched by its dominant member, the United States.
Russia to repay Iran for cancelled missile order
Russia will pay back Iran's downpayment on an order for a missile system after refusing to fulfil the contract, a top Russian official says.
China seeks stability above all else in N.Korea
As North Korea moves ahead with its plans for a father-son succession, China will maintain rock-solid ties with its erratic neighbour to ensure stability on the common border at all costs, experts say.
Pakistan violates ceasefire for fourth time in 4 days in J&K
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