Iran, World Powers To Keep Talking, But No Progress On A Deal -- Washington Post
BAGHDAD — A faltering diplomatic effort to persuade Iran to curtail its nuclear program was salvaged Thursday by an agreement to hold further talks next month in Moscow, concluding two days of negotiations that exposed the difficulty of bridging the chasm between Tehran’s ambitions and the West’s demands.
Addressing reporters at the conclusion of the marathon talks, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton acknowledged that “significant differences” remain over how to address international concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities. However, she said that there was “some common ground” and took heart that Iran had agreed to further talks.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Rebels tried to kill Assad's top aides, Israel confirms.
Kuwait finance minister quits after opposition push.
UN no longer 'fit for purpose' after Syria, says Amnesty.
Turkey to charge Israeli military officials involved in Gaza flotilla raid.
ASIA
Technology reaches remote Tibetan corners, fanning unrest.
Senate panel slashes Pakistan aid over conviction of doctor who helped US get Osama bin Laden.
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Philippines looks to US treaty in China dispute.
Myanmar police move against spreading power protests.
No settlement in sight for southern Thailand continuing Muslim insurgency.
Kidnapped fishermen’s case angers Chinese public.
AFRICA
Mali coalitions compete for government control.
Somali journalist gunned down, sixth killed in 5 months.
Somalia on track to end failed state status.
Somalis flee Afgoye advance by African Union troops.
Military prosecutor calls for death penalty in absentia trial of ex-Tunisian dictator.
Egyptians vote on second day of presidential elections.
Life in Timbuktu under Islamist rule.
EUROPE
Big European funds dump euro assets.
European business activity falls to near three-year low.
Euro-zone countries appear far from compromise. EU leaders dine, but offer nothing new for their troubled economies.
UK shrinks more than expected on fall in construction output.
Greeks face decisive vote as anti-German sentiment soars.
Putin's support sliding, crisis ahead: think-tank.
In poll, Russians see wide gap between democratic ideals and reality.
AMERICAS
Nearly 700 people arrested in Quebec protests.
Dominican Republic vote: Hipolito Mejia decries result.
Drug trafficking and raids stir danger on the Mosquito Coast.
Mexicans march for more security in Guadalajara.
Argentina officially indicts civilians for role in 'dirty war'.
Latin American reporters find democracy is perilous.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Accused 9/11 planners want Obama, Bush to testify at Guantanamo trials.
Hillary Clinton: U.S. hacked Yemen al-Qaida sites. Hillary Clinton boasts of US cyberwar against al-Qaeda.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Vatican Bank chief Tedeschi dismissed.
Slow time ahead for IPOs after Facebook experience.
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Euro zone slump deepens, China falters.
HP rises as profit tops estimates; 27,000 jobs to be cut.