Diplomats with the United Nations nuclear agency say they will hold talks in Tehranlater this month on allegations that Iran is secretly building a nuclear weapon. Iran has always denied the charge, insisting its nuclear program is strictly peaceful. It has refused to directly talk about the issue with Western negotiators. The European Union is […]
IAEA to Talk to Iran About Alleged Secret Nuclear Weapons Program
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 6:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Albania Condemns Call for Blockade of Serbia
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 5:30 pm (UTC-5)
Albania’s foreign ministry has condemned calls by Kosovo hardliners for Albania to block its border with Serbia. In a statement Thursday, Albania’s foreign ministry said the proposed blockade is “extreme” and would hurt efforts to build a democratic and multi-ethnic state in Kosovo. Kosovar Prime Minister Hashim Thaci criticized the plan to blockade two border […]
Burma Signs Cease-Fire with Karen Rebel Group
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
The Burmese government has signed a cease-fire with the ethnic Karen rebel group, in an apparent move toward ending one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies and meeting a key condition for improved ties with the West. In a separate development, Burmese state media reported the governement will release 651 prisoners under a presidential pardon, beginning […]
Killing of Iranian Scientist Fuels Anger in Tehran
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
The killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist this week has provoked a wave of anger in Tehran, which blames Israel and the United States for the attack. A hardline Iranian newspaper called on Thursday for retaliation against Israel, which Iranian authorities say orchestrated Wednesday’s bomb blast. An editorial in the Kayhan newspaper called for assassinations […]
Burma Signs Cease-Fire with Karen Rebel Group
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
The Burmese government has signed a cease-fire with the ethnic Karen rebel group, in an apparent move toward ending one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies and meeting a key condition for improved ties with the West. The two sides signed the deal Thursday after a series of meetings in Pa-an, the capital of Karen state […]
Taiwan President In Tough Re-Election Fight
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
Taiwan incumbent President Ma Ying-jeou says he is the only candidate in Saturday’s election who can continue Taipei’s strong and beneficial relationship with mainland China. Speaking to foreign journalists in Taipei Thursday, President Ma emphasized his success in the reconciliation effort that has changed the nature of Taiwan’s cross-strait relationship with China. “Cross-strait relations is […]
China’s Inflation Slows to 4.1 Percent
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 8:45 am (UTC-5)
New economic figures released by the Chinese government indicate inflation rose in December at its slowest pace in 15 months, setting the stage for Beijing to further ease credit restrictions to support the slowing economy. The National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday the consumer price index rose 4.1 percent in December compared to a year […]
US Denies Role in Iranian Nuclear Scientist’s Death
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
The United States has denied any role in Wednesday’s killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran. White House spokesman Tommy Vietor said the United States had “absolutely nothing to do” with the blast that killed Mostafa Ahmadi Rosha, and said the U.S. strongly condemns the attack and all acts of violence. U.S. Secretary of […]
Japan Agrees to Cut Iranian Oil Imports
Posted January 12th, 2012 at 1:10 am (UTC-5)
Japan has promised to reduce Iranian oil imports in support of U.S. sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran to end its controversial nuclear program. Finance Minister Jun Azumi said Thursday that Japan – which relies on Iran for 10 percent of its oil – will take “concrete steps” to cut the amount of oil it imports […]
Ahmadinejad Slams Capitalism in Cuba
Posted January 11th, 2012 at 8:50 pm (UTC-5)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized capitalism as a “system in decay” in a speech in Cuba, his latest stop on a Latin American tour. Mr. Ahmadinejad said Wednesday capitalism is a “dead-end street” and said when capitalists “lack logic” they resort to using weapons to kill and destroy. He made the remarks during a speech […]
