Omestad, Thomas
Articles by Omestad, Thomas
After U.N. criticism for missile test, North Korea withdraws from stalled nuclear disarmament talks.
The changes include easing the travel ban on Cuban-Americans visiting relatives on the island.
With its rocket launch, North Korea is complicating Obama's efforts to stop nuclear proliferation.
Obama's restrained condemnation of the missile launch may be part of an effort to revive stalled talks.
Obama and European leaders are likely to paper over their differences on how to fight the recession.
Moscow had grown more assertive in recent years, but the global recession may be a moderating influence
U.S. officials are thinking of holding a bilateral summit in Russia.
A senior Cuban official endorses a move to increase contacts.
The president emphasizes pragmatism as he lays out benchmarks for progress.
Washington may move first to break the decades-old Cold War standoff with Havana.
