Why Iran Sanctions Aren't Working

watchingamerica 18-MAY-13

Iranian Cleric: Women Can't Be President in Iran

ABCnews 16-MAY-13

UN watchdog, EU's Ashton to press Iran in nuclear dispute

reuters 15-MAY-13

Iran's Ahmadinejad may face charges over election appearance with aide

reuters 13-MAY-13

“Serbia has never been closer to EU talks date”

b92net_en 09-MAY-13

Israel says strikes in Syria target arms for Hezbollah

latimes 06-MAY-13

Heartbreak from U.S. to Bangladesh

cnn 03-MAY-13

Bangladesh mayor suspended over factory building collapse

euronews 02-MAY-13

VIDEO: Bangladesh factory: 149 still missing

bbc 01-MAY-13

UK concern on Syria chemical weapons

bbc 26-APR-13

Belgrade, Priština teams meet in Brussels

b92net_en 25-APR-13

China again thanks countries for quake assistance

chinadaily 23-APR-13

Serbians protest Kosovo deal

aljazeera 22-APR-13

Serbia recognises Kosovo’s sovereignty, says Kosovo minister

europeanvoice 19-APR-13

EU presses Serbia and Kosovo for historic accord

reuters 18-APR-13

MYANMAR: Region to struggle with Muslim refugee crisis

oxfordanalytica 18-APR-13

Djuric: Much Better Proposal Offered in Brussels

Beta 17-APR-13

Russia upholds Serbia’s position on Kosovo

itartass_en 10-APR-13

West sees enough substance for Iran talks to continue

alertnet 08-APR-13

Clashes erupt at Cairo Coptic church

cnn 08-APR-13

Gov't Rejects Kosovo Solution, Seeks Continuation of Dialog

Beta 08-APR-13

Israel demands Iran ultimatum

telegraph 07-APR-13

[added:]: We'll meet again tomorrow (i.e. Wednesday) to confirm our commitment to doing this,

neurope 22-MAY-13

[-said]: The mission responds to a direct request from our Libyan partners,

arabnews 22-MAY-13

[ said]: I am delighted to announce the appointment of Nataliya Apostolova to head up our Delegation in Tripoli,

neurope 22-MAY-13

[said that:]: prime ministers of Serbia and Kosovo Ivica Dačić and Hashim Thaci agreed on a concrete text of a plan for the implementation of the agreement.

b92net_en 22-MAY-13

[-said]: I am delighted to announce the appointment of Nataliya Apostolova to head up our delegation in Tripoli

ansamed 21-MAY-13

[added:]: We have made huge strides over last few years, and this money will help to build on the progress we have made by strengthening legal systems, improving financial controls and training young men to find alternatives to piracy.

europa 21-MAY-13

[said:]: I am delighted to announce the appointment of Nataliya Apostolova to head up our Delegation in Tripoli. Her talent and expertise are significant assets for the EU's external action and I look forward to working with her in support of stability and the transition to democracy in Libya.

novinite 21-MAY-13

[-stated]: I was very pleased to welcome back Prime Minister Dacic and Prime Minister Thachi to Brussels. I'm absolutely sure of their commitment to moving forward & translate the April agreement into action now. We'll meet again tomorrow to confirm our commitment to doing this,

Beta 21-MAY-13

[-also said]: decided to continue working.

rferl 16-MAY-13

[-also said]: We are ready to continue talks with P5+1 whenever they want to, whenever they are ready whether before or after presidential elections in Iran because these talks are national issues and beyond political factions, which all the people and political factions have supported. Therefore, we have decided to be in contact to hold talks in the near future.

globalsecurity 16-MAY-13

[-told]: I recognise the significance not only for this nation but for this region of your becoming part of the Europan Union,

eubusiness 16-MAY-13

[said:]: We had a useful discussion. It was not a negotiating round. We talked about the proposals we had put forward and we will now reflect on how to go on to the next stage of the process.

news 16-MAY-13

[ commented]: What we are seeing is a step away from the past and, for both of them, a step closer to Europe,

novinite 15-MAY-13

[-said]: Certainly, the safe environment will help the international community to lend a helping hand to Yemen in its career to build a better and prosperous future

sabanews 14-MAY-13

[ said]: Mr Maher is a prominent human rights defender who has been at the forefront of the fight for inclusive democracy and fundamental rights in Egypt, main aspirations of the 2011 revolution. His arrest, is a worrying development in the context of the democratic transition in the country. All parties involved in this transition should now put the emphasis on dialogue, tolerance and an inclusive process that could lead to the stability Egypt needs urgently today

neurope 13-MAY-13

[said:]: it is important that those concerned exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any actions which could drive the sides to the conflict further apart.

wafa 11-MAY-13

[ said]: Access of believers from all religions to holy places for peaceful worship should be respected

aa 10-MAY-13

[-also expressed]: disturbed by recent events in east Jerusalem such as those that took place at Orthodox Easter, the unrest in the area of the Haram al Sharif/Temple Mount and the temporary detention of the Mufti of Jerusalem.

jpost 10-MAY-13

[-said]: I wish to congratulate the Malaysian people for their peaceful and enthusiastic participation in their 13th general elections,

channelnewsasia 07-MAY-13

[-said]: I would also like to congratulate Prime Minister Najib for having won another term in office. I am looking forward to continue working with his government,

channelnewsasia 07-MAY-13

[said:]: I am delighted to announce the appointment of these excellent candidates to head up six EU Delegations abroad. Their talent and expertise are significant assets for the EU's external action and I look forward to working with them in their new roles

europa 03-MAY-13

[-said]: The EU wants your country to succeed. But, as you know, EU integration begins at home,

setimes 29-APR-13

[-said]: These measures disregard the great benefits that the free movement of persons brings to the citizens of both Switzerland and the EU,

deutschewelle 25-APR-13

[ said]: Since the establishment of the EU-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2003, EU-China relations have become closer and stronger than ever,[*]I am confident that, under the new Chinese leadership, the EU and China will continue to enhance joint efforts to promote peace and security through an effective multilateral system.

xinhuanet_en 25-APR-13

[-said that]: I regret the decision of the Swiss Government to continue the quantitative limitations adopted last year to the free movement of EU citizens who are nationals of eight Member States and to extend such restrictions to the nationals of the other Member States.

rt 25-APR-13

[-said]: China has just completed its leadership change and this is a moment to renew ties, take stock of events in the world and assess how we can best move forward and work together,

irishsun 24-APR-13

[-said]: I wasn't sure we would get a deal until the moment the two prime ministers initialled it,

bbc 24-APR-13

[-said]: I'm sorry to hear those words,

bbc 24-APR-13

[ said]: We know that much remains to be done, on human rights, on democracy, fighting poverty and achieving lasting peace. We don’t underestimate the challenges,

irrawaddy 24-APR-13

[said:]: I wasn't sure we would get a deal until the moment the two prime ministers initialled it.

thenews 24-APR-13

[said:]: China has just completed its leadership change and this is a moment to renew ties, take stock of events in the world and assess how we can best move forward and work together. The world needs more stability and our leadership – in areas of mutual interest where we can make a difference through joint efforts – can be a significant positive force in this respect.

dg 24-APR-13

[-said]: The measures disregard the great benefits that the free movement of persons brings to the citizens of both Switzerland and the EU,

iol 24-APR-13

[ said]: We know that much remains to be done, on human rights, on democracy, fighting poverty and achieving lasting peace. We don't underestimate the challenges

news_com_au 23-APR-13

[ said]: Three types of transactions will now be possible: imports of oil and petroleum products; exports of key equipment and technology for the oil and gas industry; and investments in the Syrian oil industry. We've made the energy our priority to ensure the changes have a rapid impact,

irishsun 23-APR-13

[ said]: And today we closed a very long chapter in our relations with Myanmar by lifting the political and economic sanctions. Only the arms embargo remains in place. We don't underestimate the challenges. But we believe that now it is time to engage more and to help the transition move ahead.

albawaba 23-APR-13

[ said]: And today we closed a very long chapter in our relations with Myanmar by lifting the political and economic sanctions. Only the arms embargo remains in place. We don’t underestimate the challenges. But we believe that now it is time to engage more and to help the transition move ahead.

xinhuanet_en 23-APR-13

[ said]: On the eve of my visit to Beijing, the news of the earthquake in Sichuan Province has profoundly moved me. I send my condolences to the families of those affected,

xinhuanet_en 23-APR-13

[-said]: I would like to pay tribute to the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo for their courage and vision. I am honoured to have been able to contribute to this process,

balkaninsight 23-APR-13

[ said]: The recommendations to open negotiations for EU membership with Serbia and to open negotiations for an [Stabilization and Association Agreement] with Kosovo mark a decisive break with the past and a common step towards a European future. I would like to pay tribute to the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo for their courage and vision. I am honored to have been able to contribute to this process,

upi 22-APR-13

[said that:]: the recommendations to open negotiations for EU membership with Serbia and to open negotiations for an SAA with Kosovo mark a decisive break with the past

europeanvoice 22-APR-13

[-said]: Taiwan’s authorities continue to act in disregard of concerns expressed worldwide.

taipeitimes 20-APR-13

[-told]: It’s very important that now what we are seeing is a step away from the past and for both of them a step closer to Europe,

dailytimesPK 20-APR-13

Jalili [-responded]: So those few days were prolonged to 40 days, until Ms. Ashton announced readiness to hold talks,

oratert 16-MAY-13

Dacic [-said]: We accepted all of Catherine Ashton's proposals, but Thaci wants to insert changes. It is not true that Belgrade is not accepting a deal,

news_com_au 18-APR-13

Thaci [-said]: The proposal by Baroness Ashton has been a clear one, and we have accepted it without any changes,

belfasttelegraph 18-APR-13

Dacic [-said]: Pristina is blocking the deal. We accepted everything proposed by Catherine Ashton, but Thaci wants to add some changes. It is not true that Belgrade refused a deal,

balkaninsight 18-APR-13

Mehmanparast [-said]: We have made our offers to the P5+1 group, and now we are waiting for the reply from Catherine Ashton,

trendnews 09-APR-13

Davutoglu [-noted]: We come together with Ms. Ashton from time to time with a busy agenda. Today, we discussed the momentum reached in Turkey-EU relations for the opening of new chapters to negotiations and the issue of visa exemption (for Turkish citizens),

aa 03-APR-13

Merkel [added:]: Lady Ashton pointed to the fact that Iran and Russia are only waiting for a signal to export arms to (Syrian president Bashar) al-Assad.

independent 16-MAR-13

Dačić [-said]: There are still differences. If there was a deal, Catherine Ashton would certainly be here to announce it. There is no deal, nor will there be one until our suggestions have been considered in an essential manner. We do not care to have the association of Serb municipalities out of defiance, but for it to truly be a way to overcome problems,

b92net_en 14-MAR-13

Dačić [-said that]: We would like the negotiations to have the status character, in order to resolve that. I have repeated in Brusses that the best solution would be separation, but they did not want to talk about that... more so Ashton than Hashim Thaci.

b92net_en 26-FEB-13

Dačić [-explained]: We are going to Brussels to talk about the functioning of institutions, which means that on one hand, the talks will address the issue of parallel institutions and on the other, the specific position of Serbs, as Catherine Ashton defines it, i.e. what would constitute autonomy there, i.e. a community of Serb municipalities,

b92net_en 18-FEB-13

Mann [-said]: The E3+3, through High Representative Ashton, has since the end of December regularly been proposing to the Iranians that we get together for the next round of talks. Iran did not accept our offer to go to Istanbul on the 28th and 29th of January and so we have offered new dates in February,

globalsecurity 28-JAN-13

Salehi [said:]: consultations are under way between (Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Saeed) Jalili and Catherine Ashton,

gulfnews 23-JAN-13

Salehi [said:]: consultations are under way between [Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed] Jalili and Catherine Ashton

thenational 23-JAN-13

Salehi [said:]: consultations are under way between (Iran's top nuclear negotiator Saeed) Jalili and Catherine Ashton,

naharnet 23-JAN-13

Dačić [-pointed out]: The talks are no longer just technical. President Nikolić himself suggested they be raised to the political level, which indeed happened. He suggested to Catherine Ashton that I run the talks, meaning that I should meet Taci,

b92net_en 31-DEC-12

Azarov [-said]: Frankly speaking, in a phone conversation with [EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy] Catherine Ashton I praised work of your mission, as it contributes to Ukraine's movement on its way towards European integration. Ashton agreed with me,

kyivpost 19-DEC-12

Mann [ said]: The technical work on these issues will continue on January 10, in preparation for Ashton's meeting with Serbian Prime Minister (Ivica) Dačić and Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, which will take place on 17 January,

b92net_en 19-DEC-12

Lieberman [ said]: I told Catherine Ashton that on the Palestinian track there was neither a process nor peace,

nowlebanon 24-OCT-12

Saeed Jalili [-told]: We had fruitful talks with Lady Ashton last night,

dailytimesPK 20-SEP-12

Jalili [-told]: We had fruitful talks with Lady Ashton,

hurriyetdailynews 20-SEP-12

Jalili [ said]: Catherine Ashton should discuss our meeting's results with these six countries. A frame should be drawn for the next meeting, taking into consideration of the decisions that were made at the meeting in Moscow held in the level of experts and assistants,

aa 19-SEP-12

Kuci [-said]: An exchange of letters will take place between President Atifete Jahjaga and the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton, and these letters will later be adopted by the Parliament as a bilateral agreement between Kosovo and the EU,

balkaninsight 02-AUG-12

Mann [-said]: As foreseen in Moscow, the next step is that there will be a conversation between Mrs Ashton and (Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeid) Jalili,

trendnews 25-JUL-12

Mann [-told]: As foreseen in Moscow, the next step is that there will be a conversation between Mrs. Ashton and (Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeid) Jalili,

trendnews 25-JUL-12

Nikolic [-told]: I think that I've convinced [Ashton] that I'm not even thinking about the possibility of a better future for Serbia and Serbs outside of EU membership,

setimes 19-JUN-12

Jalili [-told]: (Ashton) agreed that Iran's five-point proposal is on the agenda for the Moscow discussions, even non-nuclear issues,

AP 13-JUN-12

Jalili [-told]: (Ashton) agreed that Iran’s five-point proposal is on the agenda for the Moscow discussions, even non-nuclear issues,

hurriyetdailynews 13-JUN-12

Jalili [-said]: However, in the last hour of the meeting, Ashton said that the Americans were still holding to their position, and the agreement came to nothing,

ahram 06-JUN-12

Lajčák [-told]: I bear some messages from Catherine Ashton as well as from [European Commission chairman] Jose Manuel Barroso. And Brussels wants to become familiar with the information I'm to obtain there, too,

spectator 24-MAY-12