Ukraine Signals Commitment to Europe Despite Russian Threats
Ukraine’s otherwise pro-Russian president says association with the EU will modernize his country.
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Syrian Chemical Weapons Use Affects “Core Interests”: Obama
The president cautions against direct military intervention but says Syria’s civil war requires more attention.
Europeans, Turkey Demand Action After Syrian Gas Attack
Britain and Turkey insist chemical weapons were used in Syria. France urges the world to respond.
After Egypt Coup, Tunisia’s Islamists Make Concessions
Tunisia’s ruling Islamist party agrees to let more secular politicians into the government to stave off further unrest.
Syrian Army Repels Incursion of Assad’s Alawite Homeland
Troops loyal to Bashar Assad push back a rebel offensive in the heartland of his Alawite sect.
Dutch Consider More Austerity as Deficit Rises
The government must cut deeper to keep its shortfall under the European treaty limit.
Britain Threatens Legal Action as Warship Sails for Gibraltar
Spain is accused of raising tension with Britain to divert attention away from its own problems.
Egypt’s Interim Leaders, Muslim Brotherhood Refuse to Budge
Neither the military nor supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi are willing to compromise.
Vietnam Addresses Trade Deficit with China
Trade has surged since an ASEAN-China trade agreement, but Vietnamese exports are lagging behind.
Czech Cabinet Loses Confidence Vote
A cabinet formed by allies of the leftist president, Miloš Zeman, fails to get the conservative majority’s support.
Mountain Corps Raises Questions About India’s Strategy
Rather than deterring Chinese aggression in the Himalayas, shouldn’t India focus on expanding its maritime capabilities?
Syria’s Rebels Launch Offensive Into Assad’s Alawite Heartland
A rebel incursion in the northwest risks exacerbating Syria’s sectarian divide.
India, United States Want to Quadruple Trade: Biden
The vice president sees opportunities to expand trade, but recognizes that impediments remain.
Obama Proposes “Grand Bargain” on Tax Reform, Infrastructure
The president offers to reduce corporate taxes if opposition Republicans agree to raise infrastructure spending.
Tunisia’s Islamists Reject Opposition Demands to Step Down
Emboldened by events in Egypt, Tunisia’s opposition seeks to force the Islamists out of office.