Iran Uranium Enrichment Course 'Not Acceptable,' Obama Says -- CNN
Washington (CNN) -- Iran's announcement that it has begun enriching uranium to the threshold at which it could set off a nuclear reaction drew a sharp rebuke from President Obama on Tuesday.
"Despite their posturing that their nuclear power is only for civilian use, they in fact continue to pursue a course that would lead to weaponization and that is not acceptable," Obama said in a surprise appearance at the White House daily press briefing.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudis to regulate ‘Chaotic Fatwas’.
Egypt arrests 3 top Muslim Brotherhood leaders.
China is now Iran's top trading partner.
Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity.
Iran TV: Higher uranium enrichment process started.
In northern Iraq, a vote seems likely to split.
Hamas sees 'no prospects' for Mideast peace.
ASIA
UN envoy arrives in North Korea to spur nuke talks.
Pakistani Taliban confirms leader's death.
Sri Lankan parliament dissolved. Former Sri Lankan general arrested on conspiracy charge.
India to boost island defenses to counter China.
US Marines gear up for major Afghan assault.
U.K. Afghanistan death toll higher than Falklands.
Pakistani military retakes key town in tribal belt
197 people charged with murder over Philippine massacre.
AFRICA
Black Zimbabweans to take control of white-owned companies.
Chad-Sudan deal could end Darfur insecurity, says US envoy.
Somali capital braces for all-out war.
International Court dismisses case of Darfur rebel.
Nigerian senators urge Yar'Adua handover. Nigeria: Lawmakers empower vice president.
EUROPE
France unveils national identity plans.
UK's Iraq inquiry turns focus to Bush officials.
New European leadership faces economic hurdles.
Pugnacious loser in Ukraine remains curiously silent.
France snubs U.S., will sell ship to Russia. Gates voices concern about warship sale to Russia.
Moscow says U.S. missile shield aimed at Russia.
Irish bishops meet with abuse survivors to prepare for meeting with Pope.
EU searches for way out of debt crisis.
AMERICAS
Haiti raises earthquake's death toll to 230,000.
Venezuela's Chavez blames U.S. for unrest.
Mexico arrests 2 reputed leaders of Tijuana gang.
In Haiti, relief efforts falling short. Haiti: Paperwork hinders airlifts of ill children.
Costa Rica election win for Chinchilla shows women's rise in Latin America.
Chávez declares an ‘electricity emergency’ in Venezuela.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi Arabia defends al-Qaeda rehabilitation scheme.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen call for Jihad.
Army warned about Jihadist threat in '08.
Al-Qaida threatens to attack U.S. interests 'everywhere'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google says very hard to operate in China.
China confirmed as world’s top exporter.
Will baby boomers bankrupt Social Security?
Europe could face years-long debt grind.
Global recession ends, economists predict recovery in 2010.
Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally.
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