President Obama Speaks With Iranian President Rouhani -- NBC
President Barack Obama revealed he talked with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, marking the first time leaders from the U.S. and Iran have directly communicated since the 1979 Iranian revolution.
"Just now I spoke on the phone with President Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran," he said from the White House Friday afternoon.
Rouhani has been engaged in a publicity blitz as of late, a streak that began with his sit-down with NBC News' Ann Curry last week.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.N., Iran to hold more nuclear talks on October 28.
World powers reach deal on removal of Syrian chemical weapons.
Kerry, Iranian minister hail 'constructive' first meeting.
U.N. checking seven reported chemical incidents in Syria.
Inspection of Syria's chemical arsenal could begin Tuesday.
Life in limbo for the displaced of Damascus.
Palestinians clash with security forces on anniversary of second intifada.
Abbas: No more interim deals with Israel.
Twin explosions in Yemeni capital wound 20.
ASIA
Philippine troops rescue last hostages, kill 15 rebels: army.
Pakistan quake toll reaches 515, insurgents hamper aid efforts.
At least 13 dead after Mumbai building collapse; dozens feared trapped.
Maldives cancels presidential run-off election.
Deaths in Pakistan bus blast.
Baluchistan separatists in Pakistan fire rockets at earthquake-relief helicopter.
Philippines South China Sea legal case against China gathers pace.
Japan Defence Chief wants more surveillance in key areas east of islands.
Japan's troubled TEPCO requests restart of two nuclear reactors.
Furor ahead of Australian leader's Jakarta visit.
Myanmar told communal violence threatens reforms.
AFRICA
South African gold miners reach landmark settlement.
Senegal seeks French, Chinese help as water crisis hits capital.
Eight held over Nairobi mall attack, al Shabaab issues new threat.
Kenyan intelligence agency had advanced warning al Qaeda-linked group was planning attack.
Kenya's Somalis fear violent backlash in the wake of Westgate terror attack.
More U.S. Marines fortify Nairobi embassy security.
Rights groups: 50 killed in Sudan protests.
Sudan braced for more riots.
Egypt sees fresh anti-coup protests.
Mali Tuareg separatist rebels pull out of peace deal.
Mali calls for rapid reaction force for Islamist fight.
Tunisian opposition rallies against ruling Islamists.
EUROPE
Russia kills five suspected militants in North Caucasus.
UN climate panel warns of rising temperatures.
Greece's democracy in danger, warns Demos, as Greek reservists call for coup.
NATO, Russia complete ‘vigilant skies’ anti-terror drills.
Greenpeace to appeal over activists held in Russia.
Russia's jailed punk band member hospitalized, husband says.
Ireland must not ease austerity, warns IMF.
Muslim converts plead not guilty to killing British soldier.
Italian pasta brand Barilla in gay advert row.
AMERICAS
Panama fines North Korean ship US$1m for carrying Cuban arms.
Brazil polls show Rousseff's popularity still on the rebound.
Security tight around UN General Assembly.
US Treasury sets Oct. 17 as drop dead date for default.
US Lawmakers raise alarm after radio failures during Navy Yard shooting.
Unusual Senate hearing leads to testy questions about NSA cellphone spying.
Mexican officials blasted for handling of storms crisis.
Dominican court ends citizenship of some residents.
Cuba expands list of allowed private sector jobs.
Chile shuts luxury jail for dictatorship criminals.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
After Kenya mall attack, CIA and FBI scramble to thwart the Shabab.
Evidence suggests that Al-Shabaab is shifting focus to 'soft' targets.
US drone strikes will derail potential Taliban peace deal, says Sharif.
2 former Guantanamo detainees, both Uighurs, have left El Salvador.
Pentagon denies $200 million request for Guantanamo upkeep.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
BlackBerry posts $965 mn loss, vows 'transition'.
Tax evasion: how much does it cost?
Iceland's wild scenery, tax breaks lure Hollywood.
Special Report: Pimco shook hands with the Fed - and made a killing.
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