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Iran Nuke Talks Stall

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

After Tehran accuses world powers of creating “a difficult atmosphere.”

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Iran nuclear talks continue on second day

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

BAGHDAD — A second day of talks between Iran and world powers began Thursday amid fading hopes that these latest negotiations would help ease tensions over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. Iran rejected a new package of proposals put forward by the six nations, including the United States, on Wednesday, but U.S. officials said the fact that the talks were being extended into Thursday suggested there was still hope the effort could be salvaged. Read full article > >

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Powers begin Iran nuclear talks

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

A group of six world powers begin fresh talks with Iran in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, about Tehran’s controversial nuclear programme.

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Iran Nuke Talks Begin in Baghdad

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

One day after Tehran hinted they may allow inspections.

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Global Powers and Iran Meet in Baghdad

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Leaders from the United States and five other countries resumed talks with Iran a day after Tehran signaled willingness to allow potentially intrusive inspections of military facilities.

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Nuclear watchdog eyes Iran deal

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says they are close to signing a deal with Iran on an investigation into its atomic activity, after talks in Tehran.

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U.N. Nuclear Monitor Says Deal With Iran Is Near

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The leader of the United Nations agency said on Tuesday that he expects to sign a deal “quite soon” on an inquiry into potential military applications of Tehran’s nuclear program.

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US targets tougher Iran sanctions

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The US Senate approves a bill to tighten sanctions against Iran in a bid to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear programme.

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IAEA chief ‘positive’ over Iran

Monday, May 21st, 2012

IAEA head Yukiya Amano arrives in Tehran voicing optimism about reaching agreement on Iran’s controversial nuclear programme.

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U.N. nuclear chief to make unscheduled visit to Tehran

Friday, May 18th, 2012

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Friday he will travel to Iran over the weekend on a previously unscheduled visit to try to resolve an impasse over access to Iranian nuclear documents and scientists. Read full article > >

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India will cut oil imports from Iran by 11%

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

NEW DELHI — A week after Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged New Delhi to reduce its engagement with Tehran , India said it would cut Iranian oil imports by 11 percent in the coming year. The promised cut could constitute a significant step for India toward securing a waiver from U.S. sanctions before a June deadline, although officials here denied that they were motivated by U.S. pressure, and some analysts questioned whether the move would be enough to satisfy Washington. Read full article > >

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Clinton engaging on the world stage

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s speeches and interviews during her recent whirlwind, three-day visit to India offer quite a few lessons. Take, for example, her handling of the effort to get India to reduce — if not eliminate — its purchases of crude oil from Iran. The idea, of course, is to strengthen the sanctions against Iran in hopes of preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Read full article > >

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Iran, 6 nations hold nuclear talks

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

Talks got under way Saturday in Turkey between Iran and six world powers, as international diplomats seek to persuade Tehran to rein in its nuclear program.

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Iran Resumes Talks Over Its Nuclear Program

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Diplomats in Istanbul for the first talks with Iran in more than a year suggested an agreement by Tehran to let inspectors visit all its nuclear sites could open the way to more negotiations.

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Iranians, Syrians share common cause

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Two months ago, Emad Ghavidel turned on the television in Tehran and saw graphic footage of an injured Syrian child crying out in pain.

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