U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (3rd L) arrives to brief members of the U.S. Senate on talks with Iran during a closed-door meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 11, 2013.
Angry Over US Sanctions, Iran Stops Nuclear Talks -- Voice of America
VIENNA/BRUSSELS — Iran's anger over a new U.S. sanctions measure may have been behind its move to interrupt talks with world powers over how to implement last month's breakthrough nuclear agreement, two diplomats said on Friday.
Several envoys stressed, however, that the inconclusive outcome of the Dec. 9-12 expert-level discussions in Vienna should not be seen as a sign that the political deal hammered out nearly three weeks ago was in serious trouble.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran nuclear talks hit snag after U.S. sanctions move.
Iran's fears of being a target cloud nuke talks.
Islamic Front in Syria deals another blow to rebel alliance.
Obama mulls support for Islamists in Syria, with conditions. U.S. may be open to Islamists joining Syrian rebel coalition.
UN confirms multiple Syria chemical attacks.
EU failing Syria refugees, says Amnesty International report.
Kerry sees Israeli, Palestinian deal possible by end of April. Kerry returns to Israel for peace talks.
Al-Qaeda raises black flag in Iraq.
Winter storm 'Alexa' chills Middle East.
ASIA
North Korea executes Kim Jong-un's uncle as 'traitor'.
More purges may follow execution of Kim's uncle.
China hopes for stability after N. Korea execution.
US backing off its deadline for Afghan security agreement.
Thai protest leader wants 12 months to push through reforms.
Bangladesh execution sparks violent protests.
Japan's cabinet approves $53 billion stimulus.
Philippines typhoon toll tops 6,000.
AFRICA
Violence intensifies in CAR conflict. More than 600 killed in week of C.Africa violence: UN. Militia attack in Central African Republic kills 27: U.N..
African Union to boost Central African Republic force.
Tunisia 'deal' in doubt as 92-year-old spurns PM post. Tunisia's Ennahda and opposition 'agree on caretaker PM'.
Congo and M23 rebels sign peace deal. DR Congo government 'signs deal with M23 in Kenya'.
Crowd breaks through barrier on Mandela's last day of lying in state. Mandela lies in state: South Africans told not to join queue.
Rwandan opposition figure Ingabire sentenced to 15 years in jail.
NYPD report on Kenya attack isn't US gov't view.
EUROPE
Ukraine's Yanukovich holds crisis talks as thousands mass for rally. Yanukovych offers few concessions at crisis talks with Ukraine's opposition.
Putin and the patsy: Russia unchallenged in move to rein in former satellites.
Suspected mass grave discovered in Serbia.
Ireland becomes the first country to exit eurozone bailout programme.
Danish PM: Obama 'selfie' won't be shared.
Disposal of big bomb will force 45,000 from northern Italy homes.
AMERICAS
U.S. Congress, CIA still feuding over interrogations and secret prisons.
White House says plans no split of NSA, Cyber Command.
Mexican Congress approves controversial oil and gas bill.
Brazil's Rousseff popularity keeps climbing ahead of 2014 vote.
High prospects for Uruguay's legal marijuana business.
Prince Harry and team arrive at South Pole.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
In Yemen, al Qaeda gains sympathy amid U.S. drone strikes.
Rise of Islamists in Syria upends U.S. strategy.
Senator’s memo shows Iran links in Homeland Security’s troubled immigration program.
The man who opened Guantanamo Prison says we need to shut it down.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
EU banking watchdog warns of risks from Bitcoin.
BoA advises China default contracts to hedge looming debt storm.
Oil prices down as Libya plans to resume output.
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