News Archive - 23 November 2013

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>WASHINGTON Nov 24 (Reuters) - The United States held some previously undisclosed direct talks with Iranian counterparts in recent months in the drive to reach a nuclear deal, a senior U.S. official said.The talks were in addition to the negotiations between officials of six major powers and Iran,...

>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday a deal between Iran and world powers was a big first step toward a comprehensive solution to Iran's nuclear program as he launched a sales effort to convince critics in the U.S. Congress to go along with the agreement. "There...

>Obama, in a late-night appearance at the White House, said that if Iran did not meet its commitments during a six-month period, the United States would turn off sanctions relief and "ratchet up the pressure."Obama said Iran could not use its next-generation centrifuges under the deal and that the...

>Obama is expected to comment on a nuclear deal reached in Geneva between Iran and six world powers.(Reporting By Steve Holland; Editing by Peter Cooney) Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Print Reprints...

>The diplomat provided no further details of the agreement, which was struck after four days of negotiations between Iran and six major powers: Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States.(Reporting By Arshad Mohammed) FILED UNDER: World Politics Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Print...

>"We do not have a lid yet tonight," the official said.Earlier an Iranian diplomat said the talks aimed at securing a suspension of parts of Iran's nuclear program in exchange for limited sanctions relief had ended. A Western diplomat told Reuters on condition of anonymity that a deal was...

>(Reporting by Parisa Hafezi) FILED UNDER: World Politics Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Print Reprints...

>* Iran says its "right" to refine uranium must be recognised* Fate of Iran's Arak heavy-water reactor also in dispute (Recasts with Iranian statement on enrichment)By Parisa Hafezi and Fredrik DahlGENEVA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Iran said on Saturday it cannot accept any agreement with six major powers that does...

>* Tehran expected to win some sanctions relief* Agreement follows marathon talks in GenevaBy Parisa Hafezi and Justyna PawlakGENEVA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Iran and six world powers reached a breakthrough agreement early on Sunday to curb Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for limited sanctions relief, in a first step...

>Lebanese authorities had identified the first suicide bomber a day earlier as a Lebanese man with ties to hardline Sunni Muslim groups.The source said the second bomber, who lived in southern Lebanon, was a follower of Ahmed al-Assir, a firebrand Sunni Muslim cleric whose militant supporters fought a two-day...

>He was speaking to reporters after arriving in Geneva to join the talks along with foreign ministers from the other five world powers seeking to persuade the Islamic state to curb its atomic activities in exchange for sanctions relief."They remain very difficult negotiations ... We are not here because things...

>* France's Fabius says in Geneva to reach "solid deal"* China, British, French, German foreign ministers to join talks* Iranian chief negotiator sees "considerable progress"* Fate of Iran's Arak heavy-water reactor remains at issue* Israel renews campaign of criticising offer to Iran (Adds Kerry's arrival in Geneva)By Parisa Hafezi and...

JERUSALEM - Israel said Sunday that a nuclear deal struck between Iran and world powers in Geneva was "bad" as Tehran had obtained "what it wanted", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said. "This is a bad agreement that gives Iran what it wanted: the partial lifting of sanctions while maintaining...

TEHRAN - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani hailed an agreement with world powers over Tehran's nuclear drive, saying it would "open new horizons". "Constructive engagement (in addition to) tireless efforts by negotiating teams are to open new horizons," Rouhani said on Twitter after intensive talks in Geneva produced a long-elusive accord.

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WASHINGTON - These are the main points in the nuclear deal signed Saturday between the P5+1 world powers - Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States - and Iran, according to the White House. The allies have imposed economic sanctions to pressure Iran into halting what Washington fears...

: Tens of thousands of anti-government demonstrators massed in Bangkok on Sunday, with a major rival rally due later as Thailand faces its most significant political street action since bloody protests in 2010. Authorities expect at least 50,000 anti-government protesters to gather by Sunday afternoon, with thousands more "Red Shirts"...

>In a fact-sheet the White House distributed on the interim agreement, Iran would receive sanctions relief in exchange for a suspension of some aspects of its nuclear program, including the following:- Potential access to $1.5 billion in revenue from trade in gold and precious metals and the suspension of...

>Speaking on Iran's Press TV, Zarif said the deal was an opportunity for the West to restore trust with the Iranian nation, adding Tehran would expand cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, to address what he called some concerns."In the final step, the...

>Following are key portions of the text of a U.S. fact sheet on the agreement:- Iran has committed to halt enrichment above 5 percent and dismantle the technical connections required to enrich above 5 percent.- Iran has committed to neutralize its stockpile of near-20 percent uranium; dilute below...

U.S. President Barack Obama has hailed peaceful diplomatic efforts that have led to a nuclear deal with Iran after nearly a decade of tensions.Mr. Obama spoke late Saturday in Washington after six powers meeting with Iran's representatives reached a set of initial understandings on halting the progress of...

Vice Admiral Kurt Tidd, left, Secretary of State John Kerry and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov joined Iran nuclear talks on Saturday. Associated Press

A man has been arrested over a road rage incident in which he allegedly used an iron bar to smash a car.

Charlie Coyle scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

GENEVA (AP) — A deal has been reached between six world powers and Iran that calls on Tehran to limit its nuclear activities in return for sanctions relief, the French and Iranian foreign ministers said early Sunday. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, “Yes, we have a deal,” as...

>The diplomat provided no further details of the agreement, which was struck after four days of negotiations between Iran and six major powers: Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States.(Reporting By Arshad Mohammed) FILED UNDER: World Politics Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Print...

>Separately, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said that the interim deal struck by Iran and six major powers would provide the time and space to try to reach a comprehensive solution to the decade-long nuclear standoff between Tehran and the West.(Reporting By Arshad Mohammed) FILED UNDER: World...

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Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that "gaps" in talks over Iran's nuclear programme are "narrow but important". Mr Hague added that negotiations have been "very difficult", as world powers gather in Geneva in an attempt to reach a deal.

Firefighters try to extinguish a fuel tank at a refinery in Homs city on Saturday. (Reuters)

GENEVA - Talks between Iran and six world powers seeking to curb Tehran's nuclear program bogged down early Sunday despite the personal intervention by Secretary of State John Kerry and other foreign ministers whose presence had raised hopes for a breakthrough. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the talks...

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Hard bargaining is under way over a deal that would give Iran relief from sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear programme.

Two stories are vying for the top slot on the Sunday shows this week – the so-called “nuclear option” in the Senate that would limit filibusters, and nuclear talks between Iran and top international diplomats.        

Nearly 40 students assisted officers in delivering over 2,500 door hangers with tips that can help reduce robbery, burglary, and theft from auto offenses in the communities adjacent to campus.

A car bomb and a suicide bomber killed at least nine people and wounded 54 in northern Iraq on Saturday, police and medical sources said, in the latest of a wave of attacks in crowded public places. The bombings took place in the town of Tuz Khurmato, 170 km (100...

With each passing day, the Syrian conflict is getting worse. It all started as a struggle against the brutal regime of President Bashar Assad, now it has been transformed into a full-blown sectarian conflict with no end in sight.

Orlando might not have David Beckham, but it has a stadium plan and it beat Miami to the punch for a Major League Soccer franchise. League commissioner Don Garber seems hopeful that by 2017 or 2018, Orlando City SC will have a rival in Miami.

This morning, hundreds of tri-state residents gathered to raise money for those who need it most at the St. Judes Give Thanks Walk at Newport on the Levee.

The California family of a Korean War veteran held in North Korean custody since last month appealed to the Pyongyang government on Friday for his safe return, calling his detention during a sightseeing trip a “dreadful misunderstanding.”

New Delhi, Nov. 23, (ANI): Taking dig at Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday said the idea of India will be greatly endangered by some of the elements in the BJP's ideology.

Lebanese authorities say they have identified the two men who launched a double suicide attack on the Iranian embassy this week which killed 25 people in Hezbollah's southern Beirut bastion.

Turkey has declared Egypt's envoy to Ankara persona non grata in response to Cairo's decision to expel the Turkish ambassador, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign affairs announced Saturday.

Turkey has declared Egypt's envoy to Ankara persona non grata in response to Cairo's decision to expel the Turkish ambassador, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign affairs announced Saturday.

Investigators in Dearborn are working to identify a man who was killed when his car was struck early this morning on I-94.

There are two ways to look at Canada’s oil wealth, found mostly in Alberta’s oilsands deposits. One is to be amazed that we’re sitting on more than 170 billion barrels of oil — an immense resource by any yardstick.

Centre's meek response emboldens Lankan Navy: Jayalalithaa Chennai, Nov 23 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa alleged the central government's "meet and pusillanimous response" to attacks on Indian fishermen has emboldened the Sri Lankan Navy.

Latest VideoNovember 23rd, 2013     Javad Zarif interview with Iranian TV and latest news about nuclear talks till 1400 PM Saturday A report of Iranian TVa about fourth days of negotiation in its news bulletin of 1400 PM and a phone interview with FM Javad Zarif about progress in nuclear...

GENEVA: US Secretary of State John Kerry and his counterparts from other world powers tried Saturday for the second time in two weeks to nail down a landmark nuclear deal with Iran in Geneva.

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Seven people have died in a horror two days on Victoria's roads.

>By Fredrik DahlGENEVA Nov 23 (Reuters) - Disagreement over whether Iran has the right under international law to enrich uranium goes to the heart of the decade-old dispute over its nuclear programme and has complicated diplomacy to end the standoff.Iranian officials made clear on the third day of talks...