Wednesday, February 27, 2013

World News Briefs -- February 27, 2013

Easing sanctions in exchange for Iranian concessions on its nuclear programme were on the table in Almaty [Reuters]

Iran Nuclear Talks End Without Breakthrough -- Al Jazeera

Six world powers conclude talks on Tehran's nuclear programme in Almaty, but agree to meet in Istanbul next month.

World powers and Iran have ended their two-day meeting on Tehran's nuclear programme in the Kazakh city of Almaty without breakthrough, a Western official said.

Saeed Jalili, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator said on Wednesday all sides agreed to meet in the same city on April 5-6 after first gathering their nuclear experts for consultations in Istanbul in March.

The six powers - France, Germany, the United States, China Russia and Britain - offered at the talks to lift some sanctions if Iran scaled back nuclear activity that the West fears could be used to build a bomb.

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MIDDLE EAST

Fierce fighting near historic Aleppo Mosque.

New report on Syrian missiles shows extent of death and damage.

US 'considers sending armour and vehicles to Syria rebels'.

Israel military: Mortar shell from Syria lands in Israel-controlled Golan Heights; no injuries.

Iran hails turning point in nuclear talks.

Outside View: Alarm on Iran's nukes.

Iran on edge of recession as sanctions bite: US study.

Kurdish rebel leader issues dire warning for Turkey.

ASIA

North Korea blames U.S. for tension on peninsula.

Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman in North Korea; Obama administration shrugs.

Rapes by Burmese security forces 'may cause more strife' in troubled region.

Another Tibetan monk sets himself on fire in China.

India issues optimistic economic growth forecast.

Calcutta illegal market hit by deadly fire.

AFRICA

France: Fierce fighting in northern Mali mountains.

Guinea security forces clash with protesters.

Djibouti police clash with opposition protesters for second day.

Ivory Coast soldiers killing rivals, attacked camp: Amnesty.

Rwanda's Kagame says he won't seek a 3rd term.

Egyptian hot air balloon crash was company's second in 18 months.

EUROPE

Eurozone crisis live: Beppe Grillo rules out alliance with centre-left.

Italy votes against austerity leaving EU in turmoil.

Talks with Russia in spotlight as Kerry visits Berlin.

Pope speaks of "rough seas" of papacy at emotional farewell.

Poland emerging as major European outsourcing hub.

Bulgaria parliament readies power price cuts to soothe anger.

Rocket launcher and warhead seized in Northern Ireland.

Three dead' in Swiss shooting.

AMERICAS

Leaders to meet with Obama on sequester deadline day.

Mass release of immigrants is tied to impending cuts.

Mexico estimates 26,000 missing since 2006.

Mexico arrests Elba Esther Gordillo, powerful teachers union boss, on corruption charges.

Most Venezuelans think Chavez will recover: poll.

Mexico's Pena Nieto enacts major education reform.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Elaborate surveillance operation raises concerns about broader Hezbollah attacks.

U.S. military may take over part of CIA drone war.

The danger of the lone-wolf terrrorist.

Details emerge on Hezbollah member arrested in Cyprus.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street bonuses to rise to $20 billion for 2012.

Plans for Titanic replica set sail as Australian billionaire avoids sink jinx.

Airbus owner EADS reports strong profits.

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