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The Vatican raised the possibility Sunday of using behind-the-scenes diplomacy to try to save the life of an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for adultery.

Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. suggested on Sunday that the U.S. would not stand in the way of Israeli military action aimed at Iran’s nuclear program.

North Korea and Iran are about to become two radically different experiments in how American “engagement” works or fails to work.

U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday he was hopeful of making serious progress in reviving Middle East peace talks this year but made clear the path would be tough.

President Barack Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with King Abdullah on Wednesday on the eve of a much-anticipated speech in Cairo intended to repair America's damaged image with the Islamic world.

When they first met last year, the two men had a cordial, pleasant exchange. They were all smiles.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he is not ready for talks with US officials without preconditions. Mr. Ahmadinejad said he wants a "clear framework and agenda" for talks and that any discussions with US and European officials ...