U.N. Inspectors Hold 'Very Productive' Nuclear Talks With Iran -- Reuters
(Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog and Iran held "very productive" talks this week on how to advance a long-blocked investigation into Iranian atomic activities and will meet again in Tehran next month, they said in a rare joint statement on Tuesday.
The relatively upbeat announcement by Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency may further buoy hopes for a negotiated solution to the international standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions after the June election of moderate President Hassan Rouhani, who is seeking to reduce tension with the West.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Syria’s ability to launch chemical attack said to be limited after key equipment destroyed.
Syria polio cases confirmed by World Health Organisation.
Syria dismisses deputy PM after US talks.
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Iraqi PM flies to U.S., seeking arms to fight militants.
Turkey fulfils sultan's dream with Bosphorus tunnel.
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ASIA
Fewer North Koreans fleeing to South Korea, U.N. rights envoy says.
China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas.
Japan minister: China threatens peace in islands row.
Japan probes banks over possible yakuza gangster links.
Police focus on Muslim separatists after Tiananmen car attack.
Tiananmen car crash may have been suicide attack, officials claim.
Kashmir: India says soldier killed in Pakistan firing.
Video raises fresh Philippine siege questions.
Exclusive: China central bank seeks to reassure money markets after rate spike.
Activists denounce China state TV 'interview' with detained journalist.
Rohingya using larger boats to flee Burma, Bangladesh.
AFRICA
Sudan arrests seven university professors in crackdown on protests.
4 French hostages released in Niger, President says.
Libya oil crisis deepens as protesters shun talks.
Gunmen seize truck carrying more than $50 million in cash in Libya.
Congo army makes inroads against weakened rebels.
DR Congo M23 rebels 'all but finished', says UN.
AU, partners to discuss Africa’s peace and security.
Kony 2013: U.S. quietly intensifies effort to help African troops capture infamous warlord.
Judges in Egypt Brotherhood's trial quit.
Kenyan soldiers jailed for Westgate looting.
White coup plotters in SAfrica get 5 to 35 years. Leaders of South African 'Boer Army' plot receive long jail terms.
S. Sudan plans oil license auction by year's end.
Food security in Ethiopia, and the first global index on modern-day slavery.
EUROPE
Russia demands Ukraine payment, raising fears of new gas war.
Ex-Russian mayor accused of plotting to shoot down rival's plane.
Russians pay respects to victims of Stalin purges.
Costa Concordia accident witnesses testify at captain's trial.
Putin recalls 'romantic years' of Soviet youth.
German parliament to meet over U.S. spying scandal.
Greek ex-minister: We spied on 2 US ambassadors.
Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe.
EU makes new bid to reach deal on Ukraine's jailed Tymoshenko.
US reveals mass visa fraud in Ukraine.
Hollande most unpopular French President on record: Poll.
Jury being chosen in UK phone hacking case.
AMERICAS
Bachelet may win Chile election in first round, poll shows.
Argentine media limits ruled constitutional.
U.N. urges end of U.S. embargo on Cuba for 22nd time.
US weighs ending spying on allied heads of state.
Top health exchange official apologizes for Obamacare website woes.
Obama administration knew millions could not keep their health insurance.
Mexican vigilantes take on drug cartels - and worry authorities.
Argentine election loss makes leader vulnerable.
Cubans traveling abroad in record numbers, officials say.
Superstorm Sandy: US marks one year anniversary.
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US drone strike in Somalia kills top al-Shabaab explosives expert.
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Ansar Jerusalem releases video of assassination attempt on Egypt's interior minister.
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