Fred Weir

Boldly going in different directions? US and Russia diverge on joint space plans. Loading... | Moscow It was a simple handshake, but it came to symbolize much more. In 1975, as Cold War tensions thawed, an American commander and his Soviet counterpart cla... See more

IOC drops Russia ban, but it might not be all good news for the Kremlin Loading... | Moscow After a decade of partial isolation from international sports, Russian athletes and sports fans may finally see their flag flying at an Olympic Games in the near f... See more

What do sanctions accomplish? Maybe not what you think. Loading... | Berlin, Mexico City, and Moscow If there is a lasting peace deal to be struck between the United States and Iran, the biggest sticking point might be sanctions. Iran wants the U.S. to st... See more