President 

Kremlin says Israel promised not to strike Iran

11 months ago

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Israel promised Russia it would not launch an attack on Iran, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview aired on Sunday in which he described such an assault as "the worst thing that can be imagined."

Sticky U.S.-Japan issues loom for Hatoyama in New York

11 months ago

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama, faces his first diplomatic test this week when he meets President Barack Obama in New York as the two allies grapple with disagreements that investors fear could damage ties.

Yemen president says rebels use "human shields"

11 months ago

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemen's president on Sunday accused northern rebels of killing innocent civilians and using "human shields," in an address carried in state media.

Obama to meet Middle East leaders

11 months ago

President Obama will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Tuesday, in an effort to relaunch Middle East peace talks.

Colombia softens stance on rebel hostage releases

11 months ago

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe agreed on Saturday to rebel demands that they be allowed to free hostages one at a time rather than all at once, a reversal in government policy that could speed up releases.