European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (L) chats with Iran's chief negotiator Saeed Jalili as they pose for the media before their meeting in Baghdad May 23, 2012. Photo by Reuters
Iran Talks With World Powers Hit Snag Over Sanctions -- Reuters
Iran accused world powers on Thursday of creating "a difficult atmosphere" hindering talks on its atomic energy program, signaling a snag in diplomacy to ease a stand-off over fears of a covert Iranian effort to develop nuclear bombs.
The nub of the dispute was not immediately clear as the high-stakes negotiations in pursuit of a framework deal to stop a feared drift towards a new Middle East war went into a second day in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran rejects proposals from West at nuclear talks. Iran accuses world powers of creating 'difficult atmosphere' in nuclear talks.
U.S., allies may drop demand that Iran completely halt uranium enrichment.Breakdown or breakthrough? Iran nuclear talks hit a snag. Iran rejects West's proposal on nuclear curbs.
Iran, world powers agree to more talks in mid-June.
UN no longer 'fit for purpose' after Syria, says Amnesty.
Turkey to charge Israeli military officials involved in Gaza flotilla raid.
ASIA
US threatens to cut Pakistan aid following jailing of Osama bin Laden doctor. Pakistan to US: Respect our decision to sentence CIA informant.
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.
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
European business activity falls to near three-year low.
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.
In poll, Russians see wide gap between democratic ideals and reality.
AMERICAS
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
Manhunt: From 9/11 to Abbottabad – the 10-year Search for Osama bin Laden by Peter Bergen: review.
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
Facebook stock: Once hot IPO now a tale of lawsuits, glitches, and overreach.
Euro zone slump deepens, China falters.
HP rises as profit tops estimates; 27,000 jobs to be cut.