Friday, November 22, 2013

World News Briefs -- November 22, 2013



Iran, World Powers Trying to Close Gaps on Proposed Nuclear Deal -- Voice of America

Iran and six world powers entered a crucial third day of talks Friday in Geneva, where they will try to close gaps on a proposed interim deal that would curb Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

Diplomats from both sides reported some progress following Thursday's session, but said substantial disagreements remain. The key sticking point appears to be to what extent Iran will be allowed to enrich uranium, participants said. Another is how much the sanctions will be relaxed.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iran talks enter last day with no sign of deal.

Deal with Iran could hinge on right to enrich uranium.

Iran will not get a nuclear weapon: Netanyahu.

Russia's Lavrov heads to Geneva for Iran nuclear talks.

Six Islamist factions unite in largest Syria rebel merger.

13 dead as Iraq Sunni mosques close over unrest.

Gaza becoming uninhabitable as blockade tightens, says UN.

ASIA

Afghanistan rebuffs US demand on signing security deal.

Typhoon Haiyan death toll rises over 5,000.

China president to promote allies in sweeping reshuffle: sources.

Pakistani doctor who helped CIA find Bin Laden faces murder charge.

Torture rife in Uzbekistan, U.N. watchdog says.

U.S. issues warning against traveling to North Korea.

Indonesia, Australia spy claim tension spreads to corporate world.

Sri Lanka slaps tax on foreigners, raises defense budget.

Sinopec oil pipeline blast kills 35 in eastern China.

AFRICA

In Egypt, a darkening mood as instability persists.

Questions raised about Kony's intentions as desire for surrender reported.

CAR 'on verge of genocide', says French minister.

US urges global help for stricken Central Africa.

Doubt over election after Madagascar military handed control of regions.

Nigerian president makes 'speedy recovery' from illness.

Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home: South African papers defy photo ban.

EUROPE

Ukraine shocks West with EU decision. Protests in Kiev as government rejects EU for Moscow.

Putin accuses EU of pressuring Ukraine over trade pact.

Five British Greenpeace activists freed after Russian detention.

Merkel ally seeks local coalition with Greens rather than SPD.

Up to 20 Britons 'killed fighting in Syria'.

45 dead as supermarket roof collapses in Latvia. Death toll in Latvian store collapse jumps to 38.

AMERICAS

Nation pays tribute to President Kennedy on 50th anniversary of assassination.

Bipartisan US Senate group pledges to move forward with new Iran sanctions.

White House blocks access to Obama events, news groups say.

Colombia Santos seeks vice-president for re-election bid.

Venezuela president tightens grip on economy.

Mexican drug cartels exploit asylum system by claiming ‘credible fear’.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Brits fighting with al Qaeda in Syria pose terror risk when they return to UK.

Has Al Qaeda's threat grown in North Africa?

Al-Qaeda leaves Yemen for Syria and Egypt – authorities.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

China, EU start negotiations to boost 'low' investment flows.

UN agrees multi-billion dollar framework to tackle deforestation.

Poll: Will the Dow break 17,000 by year’s end?

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