Topic: Javier Solana
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Interview: former French diplomat Hubert Védrine on China and a West 'in disarray'
Former Foreign Minister Hubert Védrine, author of 'History Strikes Back,' offers a realist view on a central challenge for Europe and the United States: the rise of China.
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Terrorism & Security
Somalia to get EU training force to counter Islamist insurgents
Somalia is set to get 100 EU forces to help train the fledgling UN-backed government counter insurgents. On Tuesday, Islamist militants stoned a woman to death for adultery.
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Terrorism & Security
Geithner: Be vigiliant of terror financing risk from Iran banks
US Treasury secretary Geithner warned of illicit financing from Iranian banks. His statement comes the week after Iran appeared to be cooperating with Western nations to start monitoring its nuclear program.
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Nuclear talks: Iran agrees to meet US, world powers twice more in October
Iran appeared to understand there was new urgency on the nuclear issue, agreeing at the Geneva talks to open its second enrichment facility to inspectors.
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Global News Blog
Iran promise to send nuclear fuel abroad: A major concession?
The real test, caution some, is whether Iran follows through on the tentative nuclear deal that would effectively prevent Tehran from developing a bomb.
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Is Iran hiding other secret nuclear sites?
Iran may have built a shadow infrastructure to provide the raw material for building nuclear weapons, experts say.
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Europeans set low expectations for Iran talks
Historic negotiations set for Oct. 1 will showcase an emboldeneded Tehran angling to buy more time to develop its nuclear capabilities, European analysts say.
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Thwarted Taliban attacks a positive mark in Afghan police’s spotty record
Officers killed four of at least eight suicide bombers – some wearing burqas – launching a coordinated assault in Gardez.
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One president for 27 nations: Can Tony Blair lead Europe?
Britain's former prime minister is poised to be the first-ever president of the European Union – a notion that's causing some unease on the continent.
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Terrorism & Security
Obama offers olive branch to Iran in new video
The president seeks 'new beginnings' with the Iranian people and leaders in a message marking the Iranian new year.
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France's tireless Sarkozy strides into Middle East
The French president starts a Mideast tour Monday. Can he broker an end to another major crisis?
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Terrorism & Security
Three Germans detained related to attack on EU office in Kosovo
The detainment of the men may distract from Kosovars who do not want a UN peacekeeping mission replaced, a security expert says.
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Terrorism & Security
Somali forces free hijacked vessel
Amid increasingly brazen pirate attacks, Europe eyes antipiracy patrols.
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Smooth start to E.U. patrols in Georgia
European Union monitors began patrolling Georgian territory Wednesday.
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Russia courts old allies, steps up defiance of the West
President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday that Russia is 'a nation to be reckoned with.'
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A U.S. attack on Iran? Not coming soon
Tehran has softened its tone, but tough decisions await the next US president.
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Terrorism & Security
Iran hints at nuclear talk progress, but world still wary of possible conflict
Optimistic comments from the Iranian foreign minister suggest that an accord with West may yet be reached.
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Tensions as Kosovo inks Constitution
The document, signed Sunday, is seen as key to stability. But many issues remain unresolved.
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Iran's nuclear program: will more sanctions work?
The EU's Javier Solana heads to Iran this weekend to offer revised US-EU incentives.
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Terrorism & Security
U.N. nuclear watchdog faults Iran's lack of cooperation
A critical IAEA report could spur a new round of sanctions. Iran maintains its enrichment program is peaceful.
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Europe tries threats to open Burma (Myanmar) to aid
Leaders hope their charges of a crime against humanity will push the junta to expand relief efforts.
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New Osama bin Laden audio tape threatens Europe
Al Qaeda leader's taped message cites insulting cartoons for severe threat to Europe.
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At E.U. summit, climate change billed as major security risk
EU foreign affairs chief Javier Solana warns in a new report that detrimental climatic changes could drive millions of migrants to Europe from developing countries.
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At E.U. summit, climate change billed as major security risk
EU foreign affairs chief Javier Solana warns in a new report that detrimental climatic changes could drive millions of migrants to Europe from developing countries.
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Where climate change meets national security
EU report adds urgency to old warnings, NATO to take up discussion next.
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