Nuclear Authority Says Visit To North Korea Now ‘Unlikely’ -- Voice of America
The International Atomic Energy Agency says it is now unlikely that it will send a delegation to North Korea, after Pyongyang stated it is no longer bound by an agreement with the United States not to test missiles and nuclear devices.
Spokeswoman Gill Tudor made the announcement late Tuesday, ending hopes for the visit for which IAEA officials began negotiating with North Korea in March.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Turkey worried about potential Syrian chemical strikes, report says.
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Iran establishes nuclear crisis headquarters.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warns West as Iran flexes military muscle at Tehran parade.
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Palestinians deliver letter on peace talks to Netanyahu. Palestinian PM to set out grounds for negotiation with Israel.
1,500 Palestinian prisoners start hunger strike.
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Human rights 'crisis' in Bahrain despite reform pledge.
ASIA
Tajikistan says Russia is main partner, rejects foreign offers.
Karzai wants 'at least $2 billion' a year from US.
Karzai blames NATO and Afghan officials for allowing Kabul attacks.
North Korea threatens retaliation for scrapping of food aid. N. Korea warns of retaliation over food.
Nuclear monitors to be refused access to North Korea.
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Philippines asks China to join tribunal to end sea spat.
Former East Timor independence fighter wins Presidency: Election official.
AFRICA
Gaddafi son Saif al-Islam 'may be tried in Libya'.
Amid a trail of corpses, little doubt that Sudan, South Sudan are now at war. Sudan's Frontline: Dead bodies, circling Antonovs.
In Africa, U.S. troops moving slowly against Joseph Kony and his militia.
Guinea-Bissau military says it will release interim president when 'conditions allow'. Guinea-Bissau coup leaders announce transitional council.
Islamist group in north Mali tries to win recruits.
Mali's ex-prime minister re-arrested by forces.
Egypt panel turns down candidates' appeal. Egypt’s military ruler meets political leaders amid election turmoil.
Egypt 'needs £7.5 billion bail-out to avoid bankruptcy'.
EUROPE
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French presidential election: the gloves are off.
Release of dissidents in Belarus brings EU praise.
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AMERICAS
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More U.S. cities set to enter default danger zone.
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US Presidential candidate Romney begins search for running mate.
Colombian escort industry still abuzz over summit sex scandal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Osama bin Laden's family to be deported from Pakistan.
Abu Qatada arrested ahead of fresh deportation attempt.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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Warren Buffet diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer.
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Coca-Cola profit beats as volume grows.
Japan vows $60 billion to boost IMF firepower.