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US inching closer to favoring arms for Syria rebelsThe US has so far used diplomacy to put pressure on the regime of Syria President Assad. But as the death toll mounts, the Obama administration's opposition to arming Syria rebels may be softening.
Nuclear talks with Iran? Senators implore Obama to draw line in the sand.The senators are urging Obama to demand that Iran suspend all of its uranium enrichment during any negotiations over its nuclear program, a position that could scuttle chances for the talks.聽
Syria stalemate: Is Russia pushing Mideast into cold-war style conflict?Russia is refusing to attend an Arab League-hosted meeting on Syria, and experts warn its stance could embolden Iran to stand firm against the West. The US meanwhile softened its stance on arming the opposition.
Is Iran serious about nuclear talks? West wants guarantees this time.Iran says it is willing to talk about its nuclear program. But with signs that sanctions are taking a toll on Tehran, the West thinks it has the upper hand 鈥� and wants proof that Iran is serious.聽
Could Al Qaeda get Syria's chemical weapons?Syria is thought to have large caches of nerve and mustard gases, plus thousands of shoulder-fired missiles 鈥� weapons that some worry could fall into the hands of Al Qaeda.
Xi Jinping in California: a glimpse of what China really wantsChinese president-in-waiting Xi Jinping will spend most of his two-day California trip highlighting the two things that, perhaps, the Chinese people admire most about the US: films and basketball.聽
Iran's good cop, bad cop act: agrees to talks, flaunts nuclear advancesIran has agreed to return to talks about its nuclear program. But it also trumpeted advances in that nuclear program, showing that it wants to bargain from a position of strength.
Why Ahmadinejad is eager to show off new Iran nuclear facilitiesPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could boost his sagging political standing at home by wrapping himself in the mantle of the Iran nuclear program, which is popular with Iranians. He is set to unveil new facilities Wednesday.
Deadlock on Syria: Likely crimes against humanity, but no plan of actionTurkey's foreign minister discussed Syria for hours with US officials Monday, but no 'road map' for action resulted, even as the top UN human rights official warned of crimes against humanity.
Bomb Iran? Nearly half of Americans say 'yes' to halt nuclear program.A new You-Gov poll finds 44 percent of Americans favor, and 35 percent oppose, a strike against Iran. Fewer Europeans favor force, but more are convinced Iran is trying to build a nuclear bomb.
If US wants to act in Syria, Turkey could be crucial allySecretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with Turkey's foreign minister Monday to discuss the possibility of a 'coalition of the willing' to help civilians in Syria.
Why UN gridlock on Syria could encourage Israel to attack IranIf the UN Security Council can't take action against Syria, then Israel might well conclude that the council will be impotent to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon.聽
US diplomats exit Syria: Can West prevent descent into more violence?Western leaders call for a coalition to side with 'Syrian people' against Assad, and UN leader Ban says failed Security Council resolution gives Syria 'no license' to step up attacks on civilians.
Can US and Russia cut a deal on Syria action? Both sides to give it a try.With Russia balking at even a watered down Syria resolution and the Arab League concerned by the UN text's weakening, Hillary Clinton is set to meet with Sergei Lavrov in Germany.
Is Iran trying to develop a missile that could reach America?An Iranian missile under construction, caught up in a mysterious blast in November, had a range of 6,000 miles, a聽senior Israeli official said Thursday in a speech outside Tel Aviv.
Why many Iranian-Americans are wary of Tehran, and vice versaIranian-Americans have long kept a low political profile in America but, as US-Iran tensions escalate, that is changing. They are worried not only about war, but also about possible reprisals against them from Iran.- August surprise? Iran could have fuel for bomb before US election, study says.Iran could have 85 kg of low-enriched uranium by June, the report says. If Iran is willing to take a 'break-out' step, that quantity could be converted into enough weapons-grade uranium to fuel a nuclear bomb by late August.
UN intervention in Syria: What is Russia's tipping point?Russia continues to oppose any United Nations intervention in Syria, even as violence escalates. But Russia might be persuaded to act if the Assad regime looks certain to fall, experts say.
Iran offers nuclear talks. Why the West may prefer to wait.While the West is insisting Iran demonstrate its seriousness this time, experts do expect a new round of nuclear talks. Some say starting them too soon could send the wrong message.
Regime change: How fear of Iran nukes, and campaign politics, revived the callA tough-talking debate over pursuing regime change is all the rage again, this time focused on Iran. But proponents say they prefer economic sanctions to military force as the main lever.聽
