Kerry And Iran's FM Seek To Break Deadlock On Nukes -- USA Today
With a Sunday deadline looming to seal a deal on its nuclear program, Iran may have softened its position on a crucial stumbling block during a meeting Monday with Secretary of State John Kerry in Vienna.
Iran has offered for the first time to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, not by reducing any of the 9,600 centrifuges it has running, but by slowing down the machines so they produce less enriched uranium that can be used to fuel reactors or bombs, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed participants in the talks. The report could not be confirmed.
The size of Iran's nuclear enrichment program and how long a comprehensive agreement would last remain the major sticking points.
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MIDDLE EAST
Rocket launched from Lebanon strikes northern Israel: army.
Israel's Gaza campaign in seventh day, amid rocket fire.
Pressure for ceasefire grows in week-old Gaza war.
Abbas to ask UN to put Palestine under international protection.
Iraq government talks delayed again as fighting rages. Deadlock blocks Iraqi leadership vote as ISIS makes gains toward Baghdad.
Iraq: Gunmen kill 'at least 29' in attack in Baghdad. 34 killed in militants' raid on alleged brothel in Baghdad.
Iraq Shia militia 'murdered prisoners' for fear they would join Islamic State.
Islamic State routs Iraqi armored column in Anbar.
Battle over Aleppo nears as Assad reasserts power.
Police: Syrian rebel's death was revenge killing.
Yemeni leader demands Shi'ite group give up captured city. Yemen tribesmen blow up vital oil pipeline.
Eight killed in blasts in Egypt's Sinai region.
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank clash.
No breakthrough in key Iran nuclear talks. Kerry, Zarif meet as nuclear deal deadline approaches. U.S., Iran say disputes remain in nuclear talks as deadline looms.
Russia, Saudi Arabia to sign civilian nuclear cooperation deal.
ASIA
Copter crash kills 2 Cambodian military generals.
Gunmen attack diving resort on Malaysia's Borneo island.
North Korea fires 100 artillery shells near border over US-South Korea naval exercises.
Thai junta's pledge to send back Myanmar refugees sparks concern.
Philippine leader's approval down on doubt over corruption effort.
Japan PM Abe wants summit with China at APEC.
China province offers up to $80,000 for tips on terrorists.
China's popular TV journalist taken by prosecutors. China begins criminal probe into three former top officials.
Samsung finds 'evidence' of child labour at China plant.
AFRICA
Egypt proposes ceasefire to Israel, Hamas. Egypt launches initiative to halt Israel-Palestinian conflict.
US ramps up 'terrorism' fight in Mauritania.
Clashes in northern Mali kill at least 30.
France to shift Mali troops to battle regional terrorism.
Libyan rival militias clash near Tripoli airport. Libya denounces deadly clashes near airport. Heavy fighting kills five in Libya's Benghazi.
Hundreds of foreigners holed up in South Sudan camps.
Boko Haram leader claims blast in Nigeria's Lagos. Boko Haram leader mocks campaign to free kidnapped girls.
Busting up Somali pirate attacks one ship at a time.
Ebola outbreak in West Africa now the largest on record. Ebola crisis in West Africa deepens; 500+ dead.
Sudan anger at 'church-building ban'.
EUROPE
Ukraine situation "deteriorating", Merkel, Putin agree.
Ukraine military plane shot down as fighting rages.
Moscow 'considering targeted strikes' on Ukraine.
NATO estimates Russia has 10,000-12,000 troops near Ukraine border.
William Hague quits as British foreign secretary in cabinet reshuffle.
France celebrates Bastille Day.
German police megaphone used in anti-Israel rant.
Clashes in Paris as thousands march against Israel offensive. Protesters scuffle with police at Paris synagogues.
Women bishops approved by Church Of England.
Pope Francis: 'About 2%' of Catholic clergy paedophiles.
Costa Concordia wreck raised from under-sea platform.
Breakaway bull gores three men in closing Pamplona run.
AMERICAS
Endless wave of illegal immigrants floods Rio Grande valley.
Congress to focus on US border crisis.
Mexico, Guatemala fast-track delivery of illegals to U.S..
Deadly dose: US labs close after mishandling highly infectious pathogens.
Venezuela is wreaking havoc on big companies.
Argentina not negotiating multimillion debt, say holdout creditors.
World Cup defeat leads to clashes in Buenos Aires. World Cup 2014: violence mars Argentina's victory celebration.
Brazil hands over World Cup to Russia at Rio’s Maracana Stadium.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
AQIM rejects Islamic State's caliphate, reaffirms allegiance to Zawahiri.
U.S. and Iraqis try to fragment extremist group.
US Attorney General Holder voices ‘extreme concern’ about terrorist bomb makers.
Islamic State leader al-Baghdadi formerly a U.S. captive.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
WTO rules against US in trade spat with China and India.
New development bank likely to top BRICS summit agenda.
Russia’s Rosneft to help Cuba explore offshore oil reserves.
Citigroup pay $7bn to US authorities over shoddy mortgages.
BIS chief fears fresh Lehman from worldwide debt surge.
World Cup final breaks Facebook and Twitter records.
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