In Letter To World Powers, Iran Says It’s Ready To Resume Talks Over Its Nuclear Program -- Washington Post/AP
WASHINGTON — Iran has told world powers it is ready to resume talks as soon as possible over its disputed nuclear program, according to a letter obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, an offer that could reflect its difficulty in coping with tough U.S. and European sanctions, or amount to another delaying tactic as it moves ahead with activities that could bring it closer to developing an atomic bomb.
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MIDDLE EAST
State Dept.: Russia and Iran still arming Bashar al-Assad.
Syria to hold referendum over new constitution on Feb 26. Syria constitution vote called 'window dressing'. Syria’s crackdown on rebels continues as Assad schedules vote on new constitution.
Syria's Assad offers vote, tanks shell rebel areas. Assad's forces storm central district of Damascus. Syrian forces raid Damascus, opposition cities despite outcry. US 'very closely' watching Syrian chemical weapons.
Iran warns 6 countries in Europe it will cut off oil.
Iran says using new advanced uranium centrifuges. Iran trumpets atom advances, deepening standoff with West.
Turkish opposition blasts new government spy bill.
Gaza's only power station closes.
Sinai explodes into violence after years of chronic poverty and alienation.
Bahrain authorities block anniversary protests. Bahrain restricts protests on uprising anniversary.
ASIA
Pakistan to host Afghan, Iranian leaders.
Thailand finds Iran link between Bangkok and Delhi attacks. 'Bangkok bombers' were assassins not terrorists, says Thai official.
Kim Jong-il awarded North Korea’s highest honour.
Philippines arrest Abu Sayyaf suspect in kidnap.
Pakistan allows NATO to ship food to Afghanistan.
Rare visit to remote Chinese region shows depth of Tibetan despair.
Visit offers little insight into next China leader. China Vice-President Xi Jinping in US visit.
AFRICA
Some 5,000 militia men join new Libyan army. Libyan militias parade through Tripoli.
Egypt protesters demand justice over stadium deaths.
Sudan plans to resume oil talks with South Sudan by month-end.
Report: Zimbabwe president’s loyalists hide diamond cash, fears it will fuel election violence. Rights group: Diamonds may fuel Zimbabwe electoral violence.
AU forces capture rebel strongholds near Somali capital.
A year on, Libyans enjoy freedoms but anxieties abound.
Sahel food shortages put over 20 million at risk.
Egypt to hold presidential poll in May: report.
EUROPE
Latest developments in Greece's financial crisis.
Europe ’plays with fire’ as Greek rescue hits barrier.
Portugal’s debt efforts may be warning for Greece.
Europe economy: Recession hits Italy and Netherlands.
French president tweets as election race looms. Nicolas Sarkozy to launch re-election bid on French TV.
Russia radio shake-up follows Putin criticism.
Kosovo Serbs hold defiant referendum.
Berlusconi 'should be jailed for five years' over David Mills 'bribe'.
AMERICAS
Mexico drugs: cartel 'meth boss' Jaime Herrera arrested.
Honduras prison fire kills more than 350 inmates. Inmates burn to death in 'hellish' scenes as fire kills at least 357 in Honduras prison.
Guatemala Pres: Drug war requires more than arms.
Ban hails Latin American nuclear weapon-free zone on 45th anniversary.
Mexican official: US travel warning 'ridiculous'.
MPs to visit Falklands amid UK tensions with Argentina.
Sean Penn: Prince William is provoking Argentina.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Leon Panetta will not approve Guantánamo Taliban releases without assurances.
Pakistan still holding bin Laden family months after raid.
FBI purges hundreds of terrorism documents in Islamophobia probe.
Guantanamo judge won't subpoena Yemen's Saleh.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
World Bank's Zoellick to step down in June.
Obama's budget would shrink annual deficits, but national debt still explodes.
Flights by U.S. airlines hit 10-year low.
Oil jumps on Iran supply threat.
Apple 'determined' to improve conditions at plants in China.
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