China to become urban country by 2015

telegraph 04-JUL-10

Senior ex-KGB: 400 Russian spies In U.S.

b92net_en 30-JUN-10

Cuban officials head to US for oil slick talks

independent 20-MAY-10

US summons Syrian envoy over arms

bbc 20-APR-10

China, North Korea relations may prosper

ChinaPost 22-MAR-10

Armed men block roads in Mexico's drug-plagued north

reuters 20-MAR-10

UN launches record aid appeal for Haiti

euronews 19-FEB-10

Clinton: Case of U.S. missionaries is for Haiti courts to decide

cnn 06-FEB-10

Clinton says local authorities to deal with Americans charged in Haiti

cnn 05-FEB-10

Iran may agree to nuclear proposal

aljazeera 03-FEB-10

Haiti leaders point to progress

RTERadio 30-JAN-10

Rescued 2 weeks after quake

thesun 27-JAN-10

Desperation amid quake aid logjam

channel4news 20-JAN-10

In Gaza, Hamas calls prayers for rain

reuters 14-JAN-10

Thousands feared dead after Haiti quake

RTERadio 13-JAN-10

China praises Cambodia as Uighurs deported

reuters 21-DEC-09

Cambodia deports Uyghur refugees back to China

cnn 20-DEC-09

New Israeli minister says peace concessions cause wars

irishtimes 02-APR-09

IAEA chief "encouraged" by United States - Russia arms pledge

kyivpost 02-APR-09

'US missile kills 12 Pakistan militants'

independent 01-APR-09

US to run for seat on UN Human Rights Council

HindustanTimes 01-APR-09

Insurgent Threat Shifts From Border to Heartland in Pakistan

WashingtonPost_B 31-MAR-09

US deploys ships to intercept missiles off Korea

irishtimes 31-MAR-09

Suicide bomber in police uniform kills 9 Afghans

washtimes 30-MAR-09

S. Korea: U.S. To Monitor Rocket Launch

CBSnews 30-MAR-09

Israel accused of carrying out air strike on Sudanese soil

independent 27-MAR-09

Japan prepares defence for N Korean rocket

ft 27-MAR-09

Iran should seize chance for talks with US David Miliband says

telegraph 27-MAR-09

Senior U.S. diplomat visits Myanmar

IHT 27-MAR-09

Iran to join U.S. in Afghanistan conferences

latimes 26-MAR-09

Fears of unrest in eastern Europe grow as Czech government collapses

independent 26-MAR-09

Sri Lankan gov't says rebels fire at more civilians

xinhuanet_en 15-MAR-09

Malagasy leader defies ultimatum

bbc 14-MAR-09

Hezbollah chief defiant on Israel

bbc 14-MAR-09

Clinton plans talks in Mexico

latimes 14-MAR-09

DPRK warns US, South Korea

NewsJang 10-MAR-09

N Korea warning ahead of exercise

bbc 09-MAR-09

Sudan's expulsion of aid agencies callous - US

irishtimes 07-MAR-09

Two Foreign Airlines Join South Korean Carriers in Avoiding North's Airspace

WashingtonPost_B 07-MAR-09

US 'not ready' to follow UK on Hezbollah

middle 07-MAR-09

Pakistan facing 'mortal threat'

bbc 06-MAR-09

Zimbabwe PM Tsvangirai's wife killed after truck smashes into his official car... but he escapes with 'minor injuries'

dailymail 06-MAR-09

Pyonyang told to retract airline threat

channel4news 06-MAR-09

U.S., Iran could meet at conference on Afghanistan

latimes 06-MAR-09

Sudan expels Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières from Darfur over war crimes threat to Omar alBashir

telegraph 05-MAR-09

Clinton invites Iran to Afghan talks

washtimes 05-MAR-09

N Korea threatens civilian planes

bbc 05-MAR-09

Terrorising cricket

ft 04-MAR-09

Southern Sudan leader speaks of justice

latimes 04-MAR-09

Gunmen attack cricket team's bus

cnn 03-MAR-09

Bissau to swear in Speaker as president

reuters 03-MAR-09

Adm. Mullen: Iran likely has stuff to make nukes

cnn 02-MAR-09

U.S. special envoy on DPRK to begin first foreign visit: Clinton

xinhuanet_en 26-FEB-09

Syrian ambassador to meet senior US diplomat

metimes 26-FEB-09

President al-Assad Receives Solana

Sana 25-FEB-09

Peace With Syria Could Catalyze Middle East Process

metimes 24-FEB-09

Taliban Frees Kidnapped Pakistani Official

rferl 23-FEB-09

President al-Assad Issues Law No. 3 for Supporting Economic and Social Development in Syria, Conservation of Fossil Fuel, and

Sana 22-FEB-09

Two militants killed near Gaza border: medics

metimes 21-FEB-09

Iran offered nuclear deal to stop Iraq troop attacks: BBC (AFP)

news 21-FEB-09

Netanyahu picked to form Israeli government

cnn 21-FEB-09

U.S. resumes diplomatic talks with Syria

cnn 21-FEB-09

UN is told of failings on Burma reform

ft 21-FEB-09

Iran has enough fuel for a nuclear bomb, report says

latimes 20-FEB-09

Politkovskaya murder hunt reopens

bbc 20-FEB-09

:Ecuador Expels U.S. diplomat

watchingamerica 20-FEB-09

US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates calls for Nato to send more troops to Afghanistan

telegraph 19-FEB-09

Pakistani journalist is killed covering rally

IHT 19-FEB-09

Ecuador expels second US diplomat for 'meddling in internal affairs'

telegraph 19-FEB-09

The question is: which is the real Pakistan?

ft 18-FEB-09

A Doha deal on Darfur/the Peninsula/edit

qnaol 18-FEB-09

Petraeus seeks supply routes through Uzbekistan

NewsJang 18-FEB-09

Khmer Rouge finally goes on trial as Duch hearing begins

thetimes 18-FEB-09

:Obama Officials Meet with U.S. Jews to Explain Their Durban II Policy

watchingamerica 17-FEB-09

US to 'press reset' on ties with Russia

ft 14-FEB-09

U.S. offers Moscow concession on missile shield (Reuters)

news 13-FEB-09

US attacks nuclear scientist's release

ft 08-FEB-09

Russia allows transit of US mly supplies

NewsJang 07-FEB-09

Pakistan releases Abdul Qadeer Khan - the man behind a nuclear black market

thetimes 07-FEB-09

Kyrgyzstan parliament to delay US base decision

AfghanistanSun 07-FEB-09

Pakistan frees nuclear scientist

RTERadio 06-FEB-09

Kyrgyzstan MPs to debate US base

bbc 05-FEB-09

U.S. tries to keep crucial Central Asian base

IHT 04-FEB-09

Europe slow to offer new home to Gitmo inmates (AP)

news 23-JAN-09

UN agency to resume Gaza aid work

bbc 12-JAN-09

War of words matches war on ground in Gaza

phantis 05-JAN-09

Israel says ground forces better prepared

cnn 03-JAN-09

Second bomb blast in 24 hours hits Colombo

cnn 03-JAN-09

Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki visits Iran

latimes 03-JAN-09

Sri Lankan troops enter Tamil Tiger stronghold

telegraph 02-JAN-09

More attacks in Gaza as sides reject truce

RTERadio 01-JAN-09

Gaza conflict: Diplomatic pressure increases on Israel to halt attacks

telegraph 31-DEC-08

[-said]: o investment in the private sector in Afghanistan is a good thing as long as it is done, of course, according with Afghan laws and free and fair competition rules that much of the world respects,

TheFrontierPost 02-JUL-10

[said:]: China being an economic power. Idon't think it's limited to other states in the region. And I do believe that most of the states in the region do have very strong economic relationships with China.

globalsecurity 30-JUN-10

[said:]: This particular agreement is one of a framework for tariffs and so the two-both PRC and Taiwan will be looking at their tariff structure to try and increase trade. Increased trade does create more peaceful ties between nations. And as far as that can carry forward a more stable Asia, a more stable Southeast Asia, we are certainly in favor of that taking place.

globalsecurity 30-JUN-10

[ said]: I have to refer you to them for their statement on why it was that they moved on the particular day that they did,

voanews 29-JUN-10

[-said that]: It is incumbent upon us to inform all of our neighbors, not just the islands, but those countries that could be affected by disasters that happen within our territorial waters.

TurkishDailyNews 20-MAY-10

[ said]: We are encouraged by the actions of the Red Shirt leaders who have surrendered to law enforcement agencies, and support their call to supporters to return home peacefully,

globalsecurity 20-MAY-10

[-said]: We provided background related to the cause of the spill, stressed that stopping the oil leak is our top priority and explained the projected movement of the spill,

TurkishDailyNews 20-MAY-10

[-said]: We are encouraged by the actions of the 'Red Shirt' leaders who have surrendered to law enforcement agencies and support their call to supporters to return home peacefully,

indiatimes 19-MAY-10

[said:]: This was the fourth occasion on which these concerns have been raised to the Syrian embassy in recent months, intended to further amplify our messages communicated to the Syrian government.

arabpolitical 22-APR-10

[ said]: The most senior Syrian diplomat present in Washington, Deputy Chief of Mission Zouheir Jabbour, was summoned to the Department of State to review Syria’s provocative behaviour concerning the potential transfer of arms to Hezbollah,

7days 21-APR-10

[-said]: We call for an immediate cessation of any arms transfers to Hezbollah and other terrorist organisations in the region,

7days 21-APR-10

[said that:]: Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism is directly related to its support for terrorist groups such as Hezbollah.

asharq 21-APR-10

[-said that]: the transfer of these arms can only have a destabilizing effect on the region, and would pose an immediate threat to both the security of Israel and the sovereignty of Lebanon.

asharq 21-APR-10

[said that:]: the risk of miscalculation that could result from this type of escalation should make Syria reverse the ill-conceived policy it has pursued in providing arms to Hezbollah.

asharq 21-APR-10

[-said that]: we call for an immediate cessation of any arms transfers to Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations in the region.

asharq 21-APR-10

[-said]: The risk of miscalculation that could result from this type of escalation should make Syria reverse the ill-conceived policy it has pursued in providing arms to Hezbollah,

kuwaittimes 21-APR-10

[-said]: The risk of miscalculation that could result from this type of escalation should make Syria reverse the ill-conceived policy it has pursued in providing arms to Hizballah,

haaretz 20-APR-10

[-said]: The United States condemns in the strongest terms the transfer of any arms, and especially ballistic missile systems such as the Scud, from Syria to Hizbullah,

albawaba 20-APR-10

[ said]: The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the transfer of any arms, and especially ballistic missiles such as the Scud, from Syria to Hezbollah,

thetimes 20-APR-10

[-warned]: evidence that engagement with Syria is a priority at the highest levels of our government.

nowlebanon 20-APR-10

[-said]: The transfer of these arms can only have a destabilizing effect on the region, and would pose an immediate threat to both the security of Israel and the sovereignty of Lebanon,

haaretz 20-APR-10

[-said]: A conciliatory move would be accepting the deals that are on the table and going to the IAEA and showing that Iran’s nuclear programme is peaceful,

aljazeera 14-APR-10

[ said]: We're concerned about the welfare of the Damas de Blanco and dismayed that a peaceful march was disrupted by the Cuban government authorities who interfered with the right of Cuban citizens to peacefully assemble and express their support for their family members who are prisoners of conscience,

voanews 06-APR-10

[said this:]: Comparing a respected and professional news service to a group that called for genocide in Rwanda is a baseless and inflammatory accusation…

ethioipianreview 01-APR-10

[-added]: I think that a positive sign would be coming back to the Six-Party Talks and not making statements about the Six-Party Talks,

globalsecurity 22-MAR-10

[-said]: This right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers,

cnn 21-MAR-10

[-said]: We look to the government of Ethiopia to abide by its constitution,

focusnews 20-MAR-10

[ noted]: This is a very important step, that is the cease-fire, in that it broadens the cease-fires to numerous parties throughout Darfur. A cease-fire throughout Darfur is essential, so that elections can move forward peacefully in that region

kuna 19-MAR-10

[-said]: A ceasefire throughout Darfur is essential so that elections can move forward peacefully in that region. It is also an important step towards making the Darfur peace process more inclusive and comprehensive,

earthtimes 19-MAR-10

[ said]: That, of course, took them some matter of time; I am not sure how much time, but still, that took up some time. There are also internal politics that everybody on each side has to work through before we can move the process forward

kuna 18-MAR-10

[-said]: work with our Quartet partners on looking for ways to move the process forward and to keep finding ways to get the two parties back to the negotiating table.

alertnet 18-MAR-10

[-told]: We are looking forward to the response of course, but meanwhile we are still working,

alertnet 18-MAR-10

[-said]: The information we have shared so far has been quite unprecedented, and we intend to continue to working with the Government of India to try and protect our two societies from these types of attacks,

HindustanTimes 17-FEB-10

[-said]: There have been other instances of such cooperation and I expect them to continue. On this particular press report, I don't have anything further for you,

HindustanTimes 17-FEB-10

[-said]: But our offer on Iran's nuclear programme remains the same as it has been for months now, and the ball is in Iran's court to go to the IAEA and accept that and then act on it. And then the IAEA will let us know that that's what they have done,

HindustanTimes 17-FEB-10

[-said]: The information we have shared so far has been quite unprecedented, and we intend to continue to working with the government of India to try and protect our two societies from these types of attacks,

rediff 17-FEB-10

[-told]: We have had a close relationship with the Pakistani Government and I suspect that we will continue to work with them in pursuance of a policy that blunts the ability of extremist groups to attack both of our societies,

HindustanTimes 17-FEB-10

[-said]: The United States and Pakistan work closely together on security issues in combating terrorism that threatens both of our societies,

smh 16-FEB-10

[-said]: There is no new offer out there,

earthtimes 16-FEB-10

[-said]: But the 10 are accused of violating Haitian law and the case is proceeding under Haitian law through a transparent judicial process,

CBC 05-FEB-10

[ said]: The reconstruction of Haiti will take years, there's no doubt about that,

CBSnews 26-JAN-10

[ said]: We don't want people to endanger their lives by taking risks to try to get to the US at this time,

irish 22-JAN-10

[ said]: The US government and the Haitian government have been advising Haitians not to try to cross from Haiti to the US ... in very unsafe craft in very rough seas,

earthtimes 21-JAN-10

[ said]: We don't want people to endanger their lives by taking risk to try to get to the US at this time,

telegraph 21-JAN-10

[ said]: There are emergency meetings going on right now,

belfasttelegraph 13-JAN-10

[-said]: There are emergency meetings going on right now in Washington to identify assets that can be moved quickly into the area. US search and rescue teams have been put on alert, and we are trying to assess the status of the airport,

financialexpress 13-JAN-10

[-said]: Our embassy is also trying to make contact with the Haitian government,

antiguanews 13-JAN-10

[replied:]: I am unaware that this group has made any claim whatsoever. I will look into it and see if I can get back to you on anything. The fact remains, the charges that the United States has any connection with this murder in Tehran is absurd.

kuna 12-JAN-10

[ said]: We believe that the smuggling of weapons must stop and that measures to put an end to this can be taken,

yediotaharonot 12-JAN-10

[affirmed that:]: our differences are not with the people of Iran. Our differences are not with Iran having a peaceful civilian nuclear program. Iran's international obligations would allow it to have a peaceful civilian nuclear program to provide energy.

kuna 12-JAN-10

[-said]: The United States is deeply concerned about the welfare of these individuals, who had sought protection under international law,

cnn 22-DEC-09

[-told]: We are deeply disturbed by reports the Cambodian government might forcibly return this group of Uighurs without the benefit of a credible refugee status determination process,

nst 21-DEC-09

[-said]: Now that the group has been returned to China, we urge the government of China to uphold international norms and to ensure transparency, due process and proper treatment of persons in its territory,

news 20-DEC-09

[-said]: We are also deeply disturbed that the Cambodian government decided to forcibly remove the group without the benefit of a credible process for determining refugee status and without appropriate participation by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees,

earthtimes 20-DEC-09