Thursday, February 14, 2013

World News Briefs -- February 14, 2013



Nuclear Watchdog Says No Deal Reached With Iran -- New York Times

PARIS — A senior official of the United Nations nuclear supervisory body said on Thursday that talks a day earlier in Iran had ended inconclusively and international inspectors had not been given access to a site which they suspect may have been used for testing bomb triggers.

Herman Nackaerts, the deputy director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the discussions “could not finalize” a document that “once agreed, should facilitate the resolution of outstanding issues regarding possible military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program.”

He declined to say whether any progress had been made.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian rebels say capture eastern town of al-Shaddadeh. Syrian rebels capture oilfield in northeast.

Syria death toll probably at 70,000, U.N. human rights official says.

Aid to Syria fails to keep pace with desperate need as death toll rises.

Iranian general reportedly assassinated while traveling from Syria.

Diplomat says Iran begins upgrade of nuclear program, confirms Iranian report.

Spy suicide scandal focuses attention on Israel's foreign Jews.

ASIA

North Korea holds mass rally to celebrate nuclear test.

North Korea nuclear test: No radiation detected.

Japan defense chief: could have pre-emptive strike ability in future.

Japan economy figures worse than expected.

Sri Lanka war investigation lags, abuses persist: U.N..

Afghan women march against violence.

Maldives ex-president to stay in Indian embassy: party.

AFRICA

Egypt government won't resign, says PM Qandil.

Military forces from Italy, Qatar in Libyan port ahead of revolution anniversary.

Tunisians head abroad to perform jihad.

Sudan denies Mali Islamist fighters arrived in Darfur.

Zimbabwe referendum 'tentatively set for 16 March'.

"Blade Runner" Pistorius charged with murdering girlfriend.

EUROPE

Eurozone crisis live: Germany drives region deeper into recession.

Euro zone economy falls deeper than expected into recession.

Horsemeat scandal: Germany pulls lasagne off shelves.

Sarkozy may ‘run for presidency in 2017’.

Putin: NGOs mustn't meddle in Russia's affairs.

Russian army chief warns of new military threats by 2030.

AMERICAS

Colombia soldiers killed fighting FARC rebels.

Ecuador's Correa favored to easily win re-election.

Argentina says it will question Iran suspects.

Hillary WILL run in 2016, claims wealthy Greek donor (who says Bill told him).

A glimpse of Mexico's new crime fighting strategy.

Mexican attorney general: Six suspects confess to raping Spanish tourists.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Guantanamo warden says he didn't know about microphones in meeting rooms.

The unending Gitmo nightmare.

Mali: Telegraph finds al-Qaeda plan in Timbuktu.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

American Airlines, US Airways to merge.

Buffett and Brazilian investor to buy Heinz.

Google 'flaw' puts users' details on display.

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