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 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (UPI) Oct 7, 2009 
Saudi Arabia is considering buying Russia's most advanced air-defense system in a deal that Riyadh hopes may deter Moscow from selling a similar defense system to potentially nuclear Iran, experts argue. Experts cited in a string of media reports from the region said Moscow and Riyadh were close to signing a deal on the purchase of Russia's S-400 anti-missile shield. The deal is valued ... read more 
Washington (AFP) Oct 7, 2009The Taliban pledged Wednesday they do not pose a threat to the United States, in a statement marking the eight-year anniversary of military action in Afghanistan to oust their regime. The announcement issued by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said their aim was "obtainment of independence and establishment of an Islamic system" in the country and not to attack the West, according to the ... more
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Nuclear monitor defends Ukraine plant visit via Russia-controlled territory
Iran's former top diplomat Zarif resigns from VP post Italy breaks 'taboo' with push to revive nuclear North Korea held 'strategic cruise missile' launch drill this week: state media Iran slams Israel threats as 'outrageous' after Israeli FM warns of 'military option' A French-UK nuclear umbrella for Europe? Not likely, say analysts Iran significantly increased stocks of highly enriched uranium: IAEA Bangladesh calls for continued Russian nuclear collaboration Iran denounces new US sanctions as 'sign of hostility' Iran rules out 'direct talks' with US on nuclear issue 
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Washington (UPI) Oct 7, 2009 In Afghanistan, the Obama administration faces an array of agonizing choices, none of which is good. Making matters worse, the most important strategic issue is not Afghanistan. The strategic fulcrum in containing and defeating the insurgency that is spilling over and across the Hindu Kush is Pakistan. Whether we win or lose in Afghanistan, however that may be defined, we cannot afford that ... more 
Moscow (UPI) Oct 7, 2009 The Russian company that makes the famous Kalashnikov rifles is facing bankruptcy. Izhmash Arms, founded in 1807 by Russia's royals, has come into financial trouble because pirated versions of its AK-47 Kalashnikov rifles are produced all over the world, Russian media report. The legendary firearm, designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1947, is a Russian success story. Because of it ... more  
Tehran (AFP) Oct 7, 2009President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in his first comment on last week's talks in Geneva between Iran and six major powers, said on Wednesday that they were a "step forward". The hardline president said Iran considered Geneva talks to be "positive" and they had paved the way for future talks. He said during last week's discussion in Geneva there had been "better behaviour" from some of the ... more |
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Kharkiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 7, 2009US President Barack Obama's new plan for a sea-based missile shield does not pose serious risks to Russia and will boost US-Russian ties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday. "The new plan which the Obama administration has now presented... creates conditions for dialogue that are not bad," Lavrov said during a visit to the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. "According to our ... more  
Taipei (AFP) Oct 7, 2009Taiwan is considering purchasing four German-built submarines that had been rejected by the Greek Navy, a report said Wednesday. According to Next Magazine, Taiwan's military approached Kiel-based shipbuilder Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) for four Class 214s after Athens rejected them for not meeting standard requirements. "The defence ministry has sent personnel to Germany, who ... more 
Kotalak, Afghanistan (AFP) Oct 7, 2009Eight years to the day since the start of military action to oust the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, US Marines are still trying to break the grip of insurgents in the country's rural west. Like others elsewhere, the operation in Farah province is central to the debate raging thousands of miles away in Washington: how to prevent further attacks on foreign forces and win the hearts and minds ... more |
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