Monday, February 3, 2014

World News Briefs -- February 3, 2014

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attends the annual Munich Security Conference February 2, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Lukas Barth

Iran Foreign Minister: Nuclear Deal Possible In Six Months -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Mohammad Zarif said on Monday a final deal with world powers on Tehran's nuclear program is possible within six months if there is good will and he was not worried about the U.S. Congress trying to impose new sanctions.

U.S. President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address last week to veto any legislation that threatens the talks with Iran. U.S. senators including some of Obama's Democrats have co-sponsored a bill that would impose new restrictions on Iran if talks on a permanent accord falter.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria air raids kill scores in Aleppo: report. Syrian forces kill 83 in barrel bomb attacks in Aleppo: Activists.

Kerry commits to sanctions in talks with key Iran diplomat.

Iran foreign minister: nuclear deal possible in six months.

Officials: Sunni-Shiite fighting kills 65 in Yemen.

Iraq struck by deadly car bomb attacks.

Iraqi army bombards Falluja in preparation for ground assault. Iraq says kills 57 Islamist militants in Sunni province.

US warns Israel over apparent distortion of John Kerry statements.

Saudi Arabia to jail citizens who fight abroad.

ASIA

Afghans kick off presidential campaign amid security concerns. Afghan Presidential campaign kicks off.

About 150 killed in Afghan attacks in Jan..

Pakistan, Taliban talks gain momentum.

China accuses Japan of stoking tensions with air defense rumors.

N.Korea 'preparing for another missile test'.

North, South Korea to hold talks on family reunions.

Thai protesters vow larger rallies after poll. Thai protesters move to downtown Bangkok in bid to topple PM.

AFRICA

Mombasa riots after Kenya police raid mosque. Clashes rock Kenya port for second day.

Central African Republic town retaken by international forces.

South Sudan rebels say army razed town, using foreign fighters.

Egypt refers Brotherhood leader to a new trial.

Mamphela Ramphele - Helen Zille: South Africa merger collapses.

NYT: Libya's chemical weapons destroyed in US-backed effort.

Nelson Mandela 'left $4m estate'.

EUROPE

Corruption across EU 'breathtaking' - EU Commission.

Germany preparing third financial rescue for Greece.

Eurozone manufacturing grows strongly in January.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych to return to work. Ukraine frees tortured activist as president returns to work.

Russia may quit START III after US deploys destroyer in Europe.

Moscow school siege: two dead but hostage pupils freed. Student detained after killing two in Moscow school shooting.

Catalan president: Spain cannot block our independence vote.

Hackers sue German government over NSA spying.

AMERICAS

Super Bowl 2014: Seattle trounces Denver, 43-8.

Obama denies any wrongdoing on IRS, Benghazi.

Winter brings fresh round of snow to Northeast United States.

'Outsider' Solis leads in Costa Rica presidential vote. Leftist Costa Rica outsider leads election, run-off expected.

As Argentine Peso falters, President keeps a low profile.

Keystone pipeline won’t hurt environment much, US govt report says.

Guttmacher: US abortion rate drops to lowest since legalisation.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Al Qaeda distances itself from Syria's rebel infighting. Al Qaeda breaks link with Syrian militant group ISIL.

Factbox: Syria's rebel groups.

New pledge, same obstacles on Gitmo.


ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Super Bowl TV ads are big, big business.

Financial world shaken by 4 bankers' apparent suicides in a week.

Emerging markets sell-off grinds on, euro dogged by ECB talk.

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