Iran: Can Sanctions And Diplomacy Be Combined? -- Time Magazine
"The purpose of sanctions is to bring the Iranian side to the negotiating table," said China's U.N. Ambasasdor Li Baodong this week, explaining how Beijing could at once support a new uranium-swap deal brokered by Brazil and Turkey, and also endorse new U.N. sanctions. The Obama Administration appears to have convinced China of its view that sanctions pressure is integral to achieving a diplomatic compromise. The same "two-track" concept of combining punitive pressures with diplomatic engagement may also partly explain the U.S. slap-down of the deal brokered by Turkey and Brazil — even though that agreement may have been pursued at the encouragement of the Obama Administration.
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MIDDLE EAST
23 killed in central Iraq car bomb.
Hamas faces financial crisis after three-year Israeli blockade.
Gaza gunmen infiltrate Israel, die in firefight.
Iran to hand nuclear deal letter to IAEA on Monday. Iran may cancel atom swap deal if sanctions passed.
Iran sanctions won't stop missiles: Russian senator.
Moms leave Iran, but jailed Americans not freed. U.S. hikers held in Iran describe captivity.
Iraqi politicians break bread, but not the standoff.
Yemeni separatists warn of South's rebels.
Jews in Arab east Jerusalem defy Obama peace push.
ASIA
US drone strike kills six in Pakistan: officials.
Clinton condemns attack on South Korean ship.
U.S. - China talks to soothe troubles.
PM calls for reconciliation to heal Thai divide.
Rights groups say new evidence suggests Sri Lanka war crimes against Tamil Tigers.
Pakistan: 60 militants killed as troops repulse attack.
Pakistan blocks YouTube a day after shutdown of Facebook over Muhammad issue.
AFRICA
Congolese rights groups urge Obama to help tackle rebels.
Ruling party expected to triumph in Ethiopian elections.
Somali President reinstates Prime Minister, cabinet.
Salva Kiir sworn in as south Sudan leader.
Malawi gay conviction is alarming precedent: UN.
EUROPE
White House lifts sanctions on Russians involved in weapons trade with Iran.
First trip abroad takes British leader to Europe. Differences poke through at Cameron, Merkel talks.
Debt-riddled Europe faces critical talks.
Striking workers, but no riots this time, in protests over Greece debt bailout.
Paris heightens museum vigilance after big heist.
AMERICAS
Cuban cardinal wants political prisoners freed.
Louisiana fears oil onshore is just the start.
Felipe Calderon calls Arizona immigration law racial profiling.
`Immediate' US aid in drug war slow to help Mexico.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Times Square bombing suspect's story parallels Pakistani novels.
Intelligence director knew his days were numbered.
House panel OKs probe of Gitmo lawyers.
3 Basques convicted in 2006 Madrid airport bombing.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Singapore, Hong Kong surpass US in competitiveness.
FDIC: 'Problem' U.S. Banks at 775.
German lawmakers approve euro rescue package.
Fed official: Europe's crisis poses risks to US.
U.S. stocks plunge most in year; Treasuries, Euro rally.
U.S. Senate passes finance bill.
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