U.S. signals concern Iran, Russia arming Syria
State Department says Syria may be using weapons shipments against anti-government protesters
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Iran says it's ready for new nuclear talks
In letter, Iranian nuclear negotiator says Tehran is committed to a dialogue on its uranium enrichment program
U.S. watching Syria's chemical arms "closely"
Concerns of country's unconventional weapons falling into terrorists' hands prompt gov't to monitor stockpiles
U.S.: Syria constitution referendum "laughable"
White House slams Syrian President's call for new reforms as more violence continues
Syria troops hit Hama; Homs oil line attacked
Oil pipeline attack in Homs sets off huge blaze as city remains under siege and regime hunts down opponents elsewhere
Cold snap in Eastern Europe kills more than 600
Tens of thousands have been trapped in often-freezing homes and villages by walls of snow and unpassable roads
Israel: Bangkok, India bombings linked
Israeli ambassador says "we can assume" explosions linked to India attack, "same network of terror"; 3rd Iranian escaped to Malaysia
Russia continues to shield Assad at U.N.
Russia won't support any Security Council resolution that could "legitimize regime change"
Syria's Assad calls referendum on new constitution
New attempt to quell uprising would permit other parties to contest presidency, but it comes as violent crackdown continues
Iran claims new, advanced nuclear centrifuges
Announced advances include domestically produced fuel rods, machines to enrich uranium faster; Western experts doubtful
Expert: Iran nuke claims show sanctions biting
NYT's Thomas Friedman says they show Iran "clearly hurting" and it's almost as if its president wants Iran to be attacked
D.C. rolls out red carpet for China's VP
Xi Jinping receives unprecedented deference at White House, Pentagon, underlining importance of US-China relations right now
China's leader-to-be has old friends in Iowa
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping to return to Muscatine, Iowa, where he led an agricultural delegation 27 years ago
U.S. naval battle group crosses Strait of Hormuz
Iranian patrol boats shadow USS Abraham Lincoln battle group through major oil shipping lane
Israel to "settle the score" for Bangkok attack
Cabinet member strongly implies nation would seek revenge for bombing attempt blamed on Iranian
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