· Russia, US Nearing Deal on Arms Reduction
Russian FM says negotiations are in final stage; US secretary of state cites 'substantial progress' in talks

· Clinton Two-Day Moscow Visit to Include Mideast Talks
US secretary of state working toward new strategic arms agreement with Russia

· CIA Director: US Attacks Have Weakened al-Qaida
Leon Panetta says that in intercepted message, al-Qaida lieutenant urged bin Laden to come to group's rescue, provide leadership

· Nominees for Nigeria's Cabinet Expected Next Week
Acting president can now appoint own team of ministers rather than rely on Cabinet made up largely of ailing predecessor's appointees

· South African President Encouraged After Zimbabwe Visit
Jacob Zuma met with President Mugabe, PM Tsvangirai, leaders of all three political parties that signed on to inclusive government

· Obama Delays Trip to Asia to Push for Health-Care Reform
Spokesman Robert Gibbs made the announcement Thursday, three days before the president was to leave for Indonesia and Australia

· Yemeni-American Cleric Calls for Violence in US
US-born radical cleric linked to shootings at US army base, failed plane bombing, calling for violent uprising against United States

· S. Korea Investigates Media Reports of N. Korean Execution Over Currency Reform
Pak Nam Ki spearheaded last November's surprise revaluation of North Korea's currency, now widely seen as an economic debacle

· One Killed in Palestinian Rocket Attack on Israel
First death from such attack since Israel's massive three-week assault on Gaza that killed hundreds of Palestinians in January 2009

· Greek PM Pleads for Lower Interest Rates on Debt
Papandreou tells EU lawmakers Greece cannot sustain austerity plan without lower interest rates for borrowed money

· Indonesia Islamic Leaders Urge President Obama to Address Mideast Policy
Muslim leaders in Indonesia say they would like the U.S. president to do more than just reach out to the Muslim world