Ahead Of Iran Nuclear Report, Plenty Of Apocalyptic Talk -- Christian Science Monitor
Words like 'crippling' and 'collapse' and 'lethal' are being used by US proponents of tougher sanctions ahead of an IAEA report on Iran's nuclear program. Is that smart diplomacy?
The contours of what comes next in the saga of Iran's nuclear program are becoming clearer: A push for new sanctions on the Iranian regime, led by some American politicians and cheered on from the sidelines by Israel, that proponents describe in extremely stark terms.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.N.: At least 3,500 dead in Syria crackdown.
Israel's Barak plays down talk of war with Iran.
Iraqi governor survives assassination attempt.
Kuwait, US still talking about troop plan.
Witness: Sleeping in Gaddafi's bedroom.
ASIA
China calls on Japan to quickly resolve fishing boat incident.
South Korea approves sending medical aid to north.
Ethnic rioting in Papua New Guinea leaves 6 dead.
Australia passes controversial carbon pollution tax.
Chinese-funded hydropower project sparks anger in Burma.
Thai floods ease in north, still threaten Bangkok.
AFRICA
Some small signs that the 'Arab Spring' is spreading into Africa.
Residents flee northeast Nigeria city after radical Muslim sect attack kills more than 100.
Somali pirates overwhelmed by Taiwan fishing boat crew.
DR. Congo tension mounts ahead of vote.
Kenyan military targeting al-Shabab finances.
EUROPE
Europe’s economic struggles continue despite Greek deal.
Senior govt official: new Greek premier expected to be announced some time Tuesday.
Balkans seeking around $700 million for refugees.
Berlusconi on ropes after vote humiliation.
Italy government borrowing rates hit euro-era high. Italy bond yields soar; Euro zone troubles deepen.
Sarkozy tells Obama Netanyahu is a "liar".
AMERICAS
Holder: 'Fast and Furious' tactics will not be tolerated.
Mexican police take Familia Michoacana gang's 'El Toro' by the horns.
Colombians caught in war long for reprieve.
Retired military general Otto Pérez Molina wins Guatemala's presidency.
SEARCHERS have recovered the bodies of three more people from the debris of a massive mudslide in Colombia, raising the death toll to 42.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
USAID touts role in blunting Islamic extremism.
Terrorism suspect on trial in Germany.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Credit Suisse to hand over US account tax details.
Wall Street workers' pay to fall 20-30 percent: report.
Wealth gap between young and old is wider than ever.