U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan on Monday morning on an unannounced visit, as NATO-led coalition forces are pressing an offensive in the nation’s south.
Gates was scheduled to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan.
Coalition forces are battling Taliban fighters around the town of [...]
CBC.ca Ahmadinejad move signals wish for atom deal: envoy Reuters VIENNA (Reuters) – The Iranian president's announced readiness to send enriched uranium abroad signals a wish to cooperate for a deal with big powers to ease nuclear tension, Tehran's envoy to the UN atomic agency said Thursday. ..
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Telegraph.co.uk Clinton Urges China to Accept Sanctions Against Iran Voice of America Photo: AP US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says China is under pressure to accept new sanctions against Iran over Tehran's refusal to reveal details of its nuclear program — and whether it is pursuing nuclear weapons. Clinton spoke about what she ..
Telegraph.co.uk Clinton Urges China to Accept Sanctions Against Iran Voice of America Photo: AP US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says China is under pressure to accept new sanctions against Iran over Tehran's refusal to reveal details of its nuclear program — and whether it is pursuing nuclear weapons.
CBS News Senate OKs sanctions on Iran's fuel suppliers Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would let President Barack Obama impose sanctions on Iran's gasoline suppliers and penalize some of Tehran's elites, a move aimed at pressuring … US Senate backs new sanctions against Iran BBC News Iran protests could complicate push for sanctions MiamiHerald.com US Senate votes to slap new sanctions on Iran AFP Voice of America
