Friday, November 8, 2013

World News Briefs -- November 8, 2013 (Evening Edition)



No Deal Yet In Iran Nuclear Talk -- Al Jazeera

US and France say talks are still ongoing and major questions remain to be answered on Iran's disputed nuclear programme

The US and France have said that talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Geneva were still ongoing and gaps needed to be narrowed to clinch an interim deal.

US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday that significant differences between Iran and six world powers trying to fashion the nuclear agreement remained, as he and three European foreign ministers added their weight to try to narrow the gap.

"I want to emphasise there is not an agreement at this point," Kerry said shortly after arriving in Geneva, tempering rising anticipation of a breakthrough.

"We hope to try to narrow these differences but I don't think anybody should mistake there are some important gaps that have to be closed," he told reporters.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kerry meets Iran foreign minister to close gaps in nuclear talks.

World's top diplomats join Iran nuclear talks.

Netanyahu warns against Iran's 'deal of the century'. Israeli PM 'utterly rejects' emerging Iran deal.

U.S. presses Syrian opposition to agree to peace talks.

Syrian army closes in on Aleppo after dawn attack.

Exclusive: U.S., Russia see Syrian chemical disarmament overrunning.

Iraq violence: Army base suicide bombings kill 16.

Iraq 2013: Deadliest year since 2008 with 7,000+ killed.

Israel 'prime suspect' behind Arafat's death. Palestinian officials: Israel only suspect in Arafat death.

U.S., Israel lose voting rights at UNESCO over Palestine row.

ASIA

Maldives holds fresh election for president.

Typhoon Haiyan: three die as category 5 storm hits land.

Pakistan Taliban vows new wave of attacks.

North Korea accepts Seoul's call for Kaesong talks.

North Korea says it arrested a South Korean spy.

China's leaders meet to map out economic reform.

Chinese police arrest suspect in Taiyuan bombing.

Fukushima nuclear clean-up enters critical phase.

International Court to rule on Thai-Cambodia Temple dispute soon.

AFRICA

Libyan army launches push for order in troubled Benghazi.

Mali detains suspects in French journalist killings: sources.

Mogadishu blast: 'Suicide attack' in Somali capital.

Congo says to sign peace deal with M23 rebels on Monday.

Mozambique rebels sow fear in fresh uprising.

Libyan official raises death toll to 2 from overnight Tripoli clashes between rival militias.

In Libya's west, Berber anger spills into gasfields.

Egyptian foreign minister sets out timetable for elections.

Mali summons coup leader for questions over army violence.

Malawi arrests former Justice Minister over shooting.

EUROPE

U.S., Germany discuss intelligence cooperation after Merkel affair.

Spain to release nine Eta militants after court move.

France's credit rating cut by S&P to AA.

In blow to Putin, Russia slashes long-term growth forecast.

Pope Francis, Putin set November meeting date.

NSA and GCHQ mass surveillance is violation of European law, report finds.

EU in Kosovo indicts 15 for war crimes.

Lampedusa boat tragedy: Migrants 'raped and tortured'.

Anti-Semitism 'on the rise' say Europe's Jews.

Gibraltar could be forced to leave EU because of referendum, MP warns.

US military documents raise questions on German art hoard.

AMERICAS

Colombian presidential candidate slams Santos' peace efforts.

US loses Unesco voting rights after failing to pay its dues.

US economy grows slightly faster than previously.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said to be considering rehab. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in video murder rant.

Venezuelan inflation rate surges above 50 percent.

Brazilian leader's strategy bolsters re-election chances: Poll.

Cuba rolls out master plan for food production and distribution.

Anti-government protest in Haiti turns violent.

Falkland Islanders elect new legislature.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Drone strikes kill 5 al Qaeda suspects in Yemen.

CBS News apologises for 'wrong' Benghazi report.

Cruz bill offers $5M reward for Benghazi info.

Britain has faced 34 terror plots since 7/7 bombings including 'one or two' designed to cause 'mass casualties', head of MI5 reveals.

Mullah Fazlullah's appointment indicates business as usual for Pakistani Taliban.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Exclusive: BlackBerry board rejected proposals to break up company - sources.

Disney finalises release date for next Star Wars movie.

Twitter stock makes impressive debut at NYSE.

Oil hangs above $94 on US jobs report, Iran talks.

Tesla's third Model S fire adds to woes, stock tumbles.

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