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A U.S. Leadership to Follow
DOHA -- I was not born when, on June 21, 1963, U.S. President John F. Kennedy spoke those immortal words: "Ich bin ein Berliner" from the balcony of West Berlins city hall, the Rathaus Schönenberg.
US plays down fears of war with Iran
WASHINGTON (AFP) The United States has played down any prospects of war with Iran or any immediate dangers from its nuclear drive but warned that the world was ready to confront its "provocative" policies.
Electoral pressure seen driving Iraq pullout timetable demands
BAGHDAD (AFP) Insistent demands from the Iraqi government for a firm timetable for the pullout of foreign troops reflect huge pressure from its Shiite majority constituency in the runup to key provincial elections.
'Aggressive diplomacy' needed with Iran: Obama
WASHINGTON (AFP) Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama on Wednesday urged "aggressive diplomacy" as well as economic sanctions to get Iran to change its actions after Tehrans missile test.
Russia: Geopolitical vs. Geoeconomic Interests
Russias Prime Minister and former President Vladimir Putin, current President Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian foreign policy elite (as it is fond of calling itself), and much of Russian public opinion all strongly oppose American "hegemony" or "unipolarity," and seek to restore Russia as a great power in a multipolar world.
McCain, Obama at odds over Iraqi withdrawal demand
WASHINGTON (AFP) Iraqs hardening demand for a pullout deadline for US troops on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the White House campaign, putting Republican hopeful John McCain on the defensive.
US still aiming for July security pact with Iraq: White House
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2008 (AFP) The White House has downplayed differences with Iraq over the future of the US military mission, saying it still aims to reach agreement with Baghdad this month on the forces presence in the country.
Iran warns against attack as G8 demands nuclear freeze
TEHRAN (AFP) Iran warned on Tuesday it would "set fire" to Israel and US forces in response to any attack over its nuclear drive, as the worlds leading industrial powers told Tehran to freeze uranium enrichment.