SCENARIOS – Taiwan in the years after the China trade pact

SCENARIOS – Taiwan in the years after the China trade pact TAIPEI (Reuters) – China and Taiwan signed a historic deal this week to boost $100 billion in two-way trade after decades of hostility, easing political ties while securing a place for the export-led island in the world economy. Read more on The Star .

Russia and US sign dramatic new arms pact – that still has a long way to go

Russia and US sign dramatic new arms pact – that still has a long way to go NEW YORK – With an agreement to scale back the weaponry of the world’s two greatest nuclear powers, President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a long-sought treaty that, ambitious though it is, still will require […]

Obama seeks momentum from Russia arms pact signing

Obama seeks momentum from Russia arms pact signing President Barack Obama leaves on Wednesday for Prague where he will sign a landmark nuclear treaty with Russia, marking a much-needed diplomatic achievement and a step toward better ties with Moscow. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News .