Financial TimesSeptember 18, 2009 Vladimir Putin, Russia’s prime minister, on Friday said the Obama administration’s decision to scrap plans for a missile defence shield in Europe was a positive step – but warned that he now expects other concessions by the US to follow. more
New York TimesSeptember 17, 2009 After watching President Obama’s pragmatic maneuvering over missile defense, staunch Eastern European allies like Poland and the Czech Republic appeared likely to become more realistic and less idealistic about United States foreign policy in the future, not to mention a lot less likely to fall in line behind the United […]
Financial Times September 15, 2009 Europe’s top competition watchdog failed to evaluate the evidence properly and “materially infringed” Intel’s rights of defence in an investigation that led to a record fine of €1.1bn ($1.6bn), lawyers for the US chipmaker have argued. more
Washington Post September 14, 2009 Iran, facing stiffening pressure over its nuclear program, has agreed to a new round of talks with global powers this fall but also repeated Monday its vow to fend off any attacks against its nuclear facilities. more
International Herald Tribune September 13, 2009 German Chancellor Angela Merkel is having to defend the sale of the troubled carmaker Opel to a Canadian-Russian consortium, just days after hailing the deal. more