Wednesday, October 21, 2009

World News Briefs -- October 21, 2009

Mohammed ElBaradei said he believed the draft agreement was
"a balanced approach on how to move forward". Photo AFP


Iran Agrees To Draft Deal On Uranium -- Yahoo News/AP

VIENNA – The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has agreed to a draft deal on its nuclear program.

In addition, diplomats say the deal would see the country ship out most of its enriched uranium to Russia, stripping Tehran of most of the material it would need to make a nuclear weapon.

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MIDDLE EAST

Obama: US combat troops out of Iraq by next August.

Iran nuclear talks continue despite Iran's assertion that 'France not needed'.

U.S. officer: If Israel strikes Iran, U.S. will likely join.

ASIA

Winter election looms as Hamid Karzai bows to pressure. Afghan president's rival accepts Nov. 7 runoff.

Taiwan warns of China 'threat'.

Indian Maoist leader threatens 'tornado of violence'.

U.S., Japan differ on military base.

AFRICA

US backs Guinea arms embargo.

US to give Mali equipment for military forces.

US, East African nations begin major military exercise.

EUROPE

EU ministers agree to wind down stimulus spending.

Biden seeks to calm allies over Russian reset. Poland to accept US offer on shield.

Denmark approves Russian Baltic pipeline.

Vatican in bold bid to attract Anglicans.

AMERICAS

H1N1 flu strain found in Canadian turkey flock.

3 S.American nations promise to halt deforestation.

U.S. House healthcare bill under $900 billion: Pelosi.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Senate OKs transfer of Gitmo prisoners for trials.

'War on Terror' II

Supreme court to hear Uighurs' case. Justices to decide on US release of detainees.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Quicker rebound for exporters to China, India.

Hyundai: The newest U.S. auto power.

President Obama to announce help for small banks, businesses.

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