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MOSCOW, July 6 -- President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced Monday that they reached a preliminary deal to cut the American and Russian nuclear arsenals by as much as a third while setting aside for further talks a dispute over U.S missile defense plans.
MOSCOW, June 5 -- President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will try to break a deadlock in talks to replace a vital nuclear-arms-control treaty when they meet here Monday, with U.S. missile defense plans and Russian demands for sharper cuts in launchers presenting the key obstacles.
Mousavi Details Alleged Election Fraud in Iran: Mousavi Is Also Accused of Treason (Post, July 5, 2009)
Link Between Iraq Violence and Troop Withdrawals Is Considered (Post, July 5, 2009)
Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Riot Police Clash in Jerusalem Over Opening of Parking Lot (Post, July 5, 2009)
France Hopes to Jump-Start Its Arms Sales With New Iraqi Government (Post, July 4, 2009)
U.S. Could End Engagement in Iraq if Violence Erupts, Biden Warns (Post, July 4, 2009)
Saddam Hussein Said WMD Talk Helped Him Look Strong to Iran: Specter of Arms Allowed Him to Appear Strong, He Told U.S. (Post, July 2, 2009)
U.S. Targets N. Korea's Proliferation Efforts, Announces Actions Against 2 Firms (Post, July 1, 2009)
Israel's Barak, U.S. Envoy Mitchell Discuss Expansion of West Bank Settlements (Post, July 1, 2009)
Price Squabbles, Security Concerns Lead Oil Giants to Pass On Iraq Fields: On Day of Auctions to Develop Fields, the Country Strikes Just One Deal (Post, July 1, 2009)
Iraq's 'Milestone' Day Marred by Fatal Blast: Car Bombing Kills at Least 34 in Kirkuk As U.S. Combat Troops Pull Out of Cities (Post, July 1, 2009)
To Israelis, It's a Suburb, Not a Settlement; To Palestinian Villagers, It Means a Barrier on Their Land: For Israelis, Homes; For Palestinians, a Wall (Post, June 30, 2009)
Jubilation in Iraq on Eve of U.S. Pullback -- Withdrawal of Combat Troops From Cities Also Stirs Fear: Withdrawal of Combat Troops From Cities Also Stirs Fear (Post, June 30, 2009)
Role of Women In Iran Protest Kindles Hope: Female Muslims Abroad Say They Draw Inspiration For Own Struggle at Home (Post, June 28, 2009)
Iraq Set to Invite Bids From Foreign Oil Companies: Critics Say Contracts Will Benefit Giant Firms, Hurt Government Politically (Post, June 28, 2009)
Iran's President Rebukes Obama; Candidates Reject Election Review (Post, June 28, 2009)
No Ban on Use of MRAPs by Troops in Iraqi Cities, U.S. Military Says (Post, June 28, 2009)
Iranian Cleric Calls for 'Ruthless' Punishment of Protest Leaders (Post, June 27, 2009)
China, Cuba, Other Authoritarian Regimes Censor News From Iran (Post, June 27, 2009)
U.S. Troops, Iraqi Civilians to Become Less Protected on July 1 (Post, June 26, 2009; 10:25 AM)
The View From Egypt: Arab Activists Watch Iran And Wonder: 'Why Not Us?' (Post, June 26, 2009)
Israel Doubts Unrest Will Transform Iran: Nuclear Aim, Aid to Militants Continue: Nuclear Work, Aid to Militants Unchanged (Post, June 26, 2009)
U.S. Troops, Civilians to Become Less Protected on July 1 (Post, June 26, 2009)
For Palestinian Forces, a Growing Role in West Bank: Israel Gradually Handing Over Security Duties (Post, June 26, 2009)
Iran's Ahmadinejad Demands Apology From Obama: Iranian Warns Against Further Criticism (Post, June 26, 2009)
Protesters in Tehran Met With Force Near Iran's Parliament: Supreme Leader Refuses 'Bullying' Over Vote (Post, June 25, 2009)
Iraq's Maliki Issues Clear Message on January Vote: Cooperate or Risk His Wrath: Maliki's Message on January Election Is Clear: Cooperate or Risk His Wrath (Post, June 25, 2009)
Bomb Blast Kills at Least 75 at Market in Baghdad's Sadr City Neighborhood (Post, June 25, 2009)
U.S. Disinvites Iranian Diplomats From July 4 Events at U.S. Embassies: Invitations Were Outreach Effort (Post, June 25, 2009)
Obama to Send U.S. Ambassador to Syria After Four-Year Gap (Post, June 24, 2009)
Netanyahu Sets a New Condition for Peace by Demanding Palestinian Recognition of Jewish Homeland: Israeli Premier Is First to Seek Recognition of Jewish Homeland (Post, June 24, 2009)
Iran Vows To Make Example of Arrestees (Post, June 24, 2009)
U.S. to Return Ambassador to Syria After 4-Year Absence (Post, June 23, 2009; 10:28 PM)
Iran Unrest Reveals Split In U.S. on Its Role Abroad (Post, June 23, 2009)
Palestinian Premier Sets Timeline for Establishing State, Asks Constituents to ÂRoll Up Their Sleeves': Speech Calls for Unity, Institution-Building (Post, June 23, 2009)
Bomb Attacks Across Baghdad Leave 22 Dead, Dozens Wounded as U.S. Pullback Nears: Bombings Come Just Days Before U.S. Pullback From Urban Areas (Post, June 23, 2009)
Video: Bush Announces Troop Reduction Plan (washingtonpost.com, September 9, 2008)
Video: A Sister's Undying Love (washingtonpost.com, September 8, 2008)
Video: The War Within (washingtonpost.com, September 8, 2008)
Video: Giuliani: Obama 'Never Led Anything' (washingtonpost.com, September 3, 2008)
Video: Police Question Woman With Explosives (washingtonpost.com, September 3, 2008)
Latest Middle East Wires
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary (Reuters, July 6, 2009; 3:02 PM)
Iran's opposition leader makes public appearance (AP, July 6, 2009; 3:01 PM)
Popular Tehran Bureau site covers Iran from Mass. (AP, July 6, 2009; 2:56 PM)
US-POLITICS Summary (Reuters, July 6, 2009; 2:56 PM)
Israel's Barak sees progress in U.S. envoy talks (Reuters, July 6, 2009; 2:42 PM)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 12 Noon ET: The Penalty for Serving: After Iraq, a National Guardsman Struggles to Find a Job (washingtonpost.com, May 26, 2009; 12:00 PM)
Post Politics: Obama's Iraq Visit, Presidential Popularity, More (washingtonpost.com, April 8, 2009; 11:00 AM)
Transcript: Outlook: An Iraq War Instant Saved, a Soldier Lost (washingtonpost.com, July 14, 2008; 12:00 PM)
