Iran Says Makes Proposal Aimed At Breakthrough In Nuclear Standoff -- Reuters
(Reuters) - Iran said it presented a "logical" proposal in talks with six world powers on Tuesday aimed at achieving a breakthrough in a decade-old standoff over its contested nuclear program that has raised the risk of a new Middle East war.
The Islamic Republic began negotiations in earnest with the United States, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany two months after President Hassan Rouhani took office promising conciliation over confrontation in relations with the world.
After years of ideological defiance, Iran appeared keen for a negotiated settlement to win relief from sanctions that have crippled its economy, slashed 60 percent of its daily oil export revenue and wrought a steep devaluation of its rial currency.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran nuclear talks begin amid 'cautious optimism'.
Iran opens nuclear talks with proposals to end ‘unnecessary crisis’ over its atomic program.
Israel army: 2nd tunnel from Gaza found, destroyed.
Deadly bombing hits mosque in northern Iraq.
Army army defuses car bomb in Beirut Hebollah bastion.
West Bank killings heighten fears of new intifada.
Iranians mock Israel PM's jeans remark on social media.
Muslim pilgrims 'stone the devil' in final hajj ritual.
ASIA
Taliban head warns Afghanistan: Don’t deal with Americans. Taliban leader says group to fight US-Afghan deal.
Bomb attack near Afghan capital kills influential governor.
At least 93 killed after 7.1 quake hits southern Philippines. Strong quake kills at least 74 in central Philippines.
Strong typhoon heads for Japan and crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
Philippines death toll rises after 7.2-magnitude quake.
Traders Hotel in Rangoon, Burma, hit by bomb blast.
Thousands line streets as Vietnam holds funeral for famed general.
AFRICA
Hundreds dead in Nigeria detention, Amnesty says.
Sudan's Darfur gold rush brings death and displacement to Jebel Amer.
Uganda opposition leaders reject invitation to join ruling party.
DRC plans massive investments in power generation, agriculture.
Sudan's cut fuel subsidies cost same as wars: US
Egypt struggles for control of Sinai.
Kenya's Ruto to cooperate with ICC despite African pressure.
EUROPE
Russia says foils plot to attack chemical arms facility.
Azeri suspect in Moscow riots murder detained.
Quarter of Russia's budget to become classified by 2016.
Italy rescues 370 migrants, steps up naval patrols.
Lampedusa migrant crisis: Sicily declares emergency.
German coalition talks yield no progress.
Pope Francis appoints Parolin as 'Vatican PM' in reform.
AMERICAS
Congress angles for deal to avoid default and end shutdown – live.
House Republicans to move own bill on debt and shutdown.
For second time in two days, dry ice explosion reported at Los Angeles airport.
Venezuela frees seized oil ship, crew: owner.
Antigua starts program to sell citizenship.
U.S. Army captain to get Medal of Honor for valor in Afghan ambush.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Libyan terrorism suspect due in New York court.
British agencies averted Kenya-like terror attack, official says.
At Guantanamo, a pitched perception battle wages on.
Eid animal slaughter funds Pakistan terror groups.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Yahoo CEO Mayer has advertisers' attention, but can she get their dollars?
Amaze project aims to take 3D printing 'into metal age'.
Big money turning sights outside the US in 2014.
Samsung to break ground at US research center.
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