WASHINGTON (AFP) — 23 March 2009 - The United States and India have "moved beyond" bitter differences on nuclear weapons, a senior US official said, but more feuds could be on the horizon as President Barack Obama takes a harder anti-nuclear stance.
The world's two largest democracies both say they are ready for a deeper alliance, eyeing coordination on top priorities for Obama such as battling climate change and bringing stability to Afghanistan.
Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg, delivering the Obama administration's first substantive remarks on relations with India, said Monday the United States sought a "third stage of rapprochement." More >>>
