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New suspicions kill hope of rapprochement

It remains unclear just how persuasive US measures are likely to be with Russia

The US envoy to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker, says the war effort there may have hit a rough patch but a complete pullout is not an option

Surge of uncertainty over recent events worsened the situation

Sanctions are having a major adverse impact on Tehran’s economy

Exploratory talks planned in Riyadh

Complications of establishing and maintaining no-fly zone over Syria prompting caution

Issue to be at the forefront of the UN general assembly this week

As US President George W. Bush arrived in Japan yesterday, he could be grateful for one thing: He won't have a Hugo Chávez to contend with on a week-long trip to Asia.

Conflict-prevention and post-conflict peace-building efforts are becoming more numerous and increasingly effective, according to a report released at the UN.

Issues like Katrina, European leadership and complications in Iraq draw attention home.

The Iranian government’s plans to create an oil exchange fit into a strategy of weakening US economic hegemony.