Nuclear Authority Says Visit To North Korea Now ‘Unlikely’ -- Voice of America
The International Atomic Energy Agency says it is now unlikely that it will send a delegation to North Korea, after Pyongyang stated it is no longer bound by an agreement with the United States not to test missiles and nuclear devices.
Spokeswoman Gill Tudor made the announcement late Tuesday, ending hopes for the visit for which IAEA officials began negotiating with North Korea in March.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian forces widen attacks as cease-fire unravels. Syrian troops widen shelling attacks despite UN observers.
Turkey worried about potential Syrian chemical strikes, report says.
Barak: Israel made no promises not to attack Iran.
Iran media say country holding 'Israel-linked assassination group'.
Iran establishes nuclear crisis headquarters.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warns West as Iran flexes military muscle at Tehran parade.
Already, U.S. and Israel’s Netanyahu are at odds over progress at Iran nuke talks.
Palestinians deliver letter on peace talks to Netanyahu. Palestinian PM to set out grounds for negotiation with Israel.
1,500 Palestinian prisoners start hunger strike.
Huge detention centre to be Israel's latest weapon in migration battle.
Human rights 'crisis' in Bahrain despite reform pledge.
ASIA
Tajikistan says Russia is main partner, rejects foreign offers.
Karzai wants 'at least $2 billion' a year from US.
Karzai blames NATO and Afghan officials for allowing Kabul attacks.
North Korea threatens retaliation for scrapping of food aid. N. Korea warns of retaliation over food.
Nuclear monitors to be refused access to North Korea.
Exclusive: China's Bo backed, then blocked murder probe against his wife: sources.
Philippines asks China to join tribunal to end sea spat.
Former East Timor independence fighter wins Presidency: Election official.
AFRICA
Gaddafi son Saif al-Islam 'may be tried in Libya'.
Amid a trail of corpses, little doubt that Sudan, South Sudan are now at war. Sudan's Frontline: Dead bodies, circling Antonovs.
In Africa, U.S. troops moving slowly against Joseph Kony and his militia.
Guinea-Bissau military says it will release interim president when 'conditions allow'. Guinea-Bissau coup leaders announce transitional council.
Islamist group in north Mali tries to win recruits.
Mali's ex-prime minister re-arrested by forces.
Egypt panel turns down candidates' appeal. Egypt’s military ruler meets political leaders amid election turmoil.
Egypt 'needs £7.5 billion bail-out to avoid bankruptcy'.
EUROPE
Exclusive - UK has vast shale gas reserves, geologists say.
French presidential election: the gloves are off.
Release of dissidents in Belarus brings EU praise.
Italian ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi 'hosted nun strippers'.
Norway killer Anders Behring Breivik trial: day two live.
AMERICAS
Stirring Mexican volcano closes schools, raises alert.
More U.S. cities set to enter default danger zone.
Chavez battles re-election hurdle: Venezuela inflation.
Incensed Spain threatens Argentina after YPF seizure. Argentinian president moves to nationalise Spanish-owned oil assets.
Falkland islands: Venezuela criticises British threats against Argentina.
Rioting inmates hold 80 hostages in Brazil.
US Presidential candidate Romney begins search for running mate.
Colombian escort industry still abuzz over summit sex scandal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US Predators strike again in southern Yemen.
Osama bin Laden's family to be deported from Pakistan.
Abu Qatada arrested ahead of fresh deportation attempt.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Obama calls for tougher penalties for oil market manipulators.
Warren Buffet diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer.
IMF: Global economic recovery fragile and risk of relapse high.
Goldman profit tops estimates; raises dividend. Goldman Sachs profits fall 23% but beat expectations.
Coca-Cola profit beats as volume grows.
Japan vows $60 billion to boost IMF firepower.
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