Reuters: Iran, six powers demand mutual concessions in tense nuclear talks
Major powers and Iran were pushing each other for concessions on Friday ahead of an end-March deadline for a preliminary nuclear deal, with Tehran demanding an immediate end to sanctions and freedom to continue sensitive atomic research, officials said.
Tehran and six major powers -- the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China -- are meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, to hammer out a political framework accord by the end of this month that would lay the foundations for a full deal by June 30.
MIDDLE EAST
Yemen Houthi rebels advance despite Saudi-led air strikes. Saudi airstrikes in Yemen target rebel stronghold in north. Coalition air strikes target Houthi stronghold in Yemen.
With aid of airstrikes, Iraqi forces ring Tikrit, Pentagon says.
Final battle for Tikrit: ‘We won’t let the Americans take the glory’.
Iraqi Sunni tribe wages costly battle against IS group.
Iraq paramilitaries decide Tikrit pullback: commanders.
Syria and Iraq wars swell numbers of asylum seekers.
Syria's Assad calls chlorine allegations 'malicious propaganda': CBS.
Yemeni crisis off agenda at nuclear talks – Iranian foreign minister.
Rouhani writes to world leaders ahead of talks deadline.
Iran, six powers demand mutual concessions in tense nuclear talks.
Qatar mediating long-term truce between Israel and Hamas.
Poll: 68% of Palestinians support rocket fire against Israel.
UN says 2014 'devastating year' for Palestinians.
Obama’s Mideast policy in ‘free fall,’ former Iraq ambassador says.
ASIA
Abdullah Abdullah of Afghanistan worries about Islamic State’s presence in his nation.
Ghani sees Taliban as his 'political opposition'.
North Korea 'arrests two South spies'.
Aquino urges Philippine Congress to push ahead with Muslim autonomous region.
Myanmar army commander pledges successful elections.
China launches Sky Net to catch corrupt officials overseas.
Uzbek leader set to win new term, problems pile up.
Japan nears deflation as consumer prices stop rising.
AFRICA
Nigerian leader urges peaceful vote as elections loom. Nigeria wraps up presidential election campaign. Citing security concerns, Nigeria closes border ahead of election.
Boko Haram HQ Gwoza in Nigeria 'retaken'.
At least 10 killed in Shebab raid on Somalia hotel. At least 9 dead as militants attack hotel in Somali capital.
Kenya detains 52 in latest roundup over suspected Islamist attack.
Australia warns of possible attacks in Kenyan capital.
UN refugee agency condemns LRA's kidnapping of Congolese.
UN orders investigation into Libya rights abuses.
In Sudan, an unlikely path to jihad for students.
'Tens of thousands' set for Tunisia anti-extremism demo.
With big projects, Ethiopia shedding famine stereotype.
Sierra Leoneans to stay home in final push to stop Ebola. Ebola outbreak: Sierra Leone in lockdown. Sierra Leone under 3-day Ebola lockdown.
EUROPE
Germanwings crash: Co-pilot Lubitz 'hid illness'.
Putin speech bodes ill for Ukraine ceasefire.
Russia warns NATO drills a ‘problem’ as US attack planes buzz Poland.
Ukraine sees stabilization signs as areas of fighting remain.
Ukraine's life-saving IMF deal in jeopardy over $3bln default to Russia.
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Chechnya threatens to arm Mexico if U.S. sends weapons to Ukraine.
Kremlin dismisses Chechen threat to incite separatism in US.
Official: 1,500 North Caucasus people fight in Iraq, Syria.
France to begin push for U.N. Middle East action in 'coming weeks'. France says will propose UN Security Council draft on Israel.
EU wants Serbia accession talks to begin in earnest this year.
Poland charges 2 Russian flight controllers in 2010 crash.
AMERICAS
U.S. lawmaker to Homeland Security: 'clean up' Secret Service.
Russia would consider leasing jets to Argentina to reinforce Falklands' defense.
Venezuela slashes oil shipments to Cuba, Caribbean in half.
Key FARC commander found dead: Colombia military.
Chile says drought permanent, lays out water plan.
Brazil's economy barely avoided recession last year.
25 injured in East Village building explosion, collapse after workers hit gas line: FDNY, sources. Six people unaccounted for after fire razes NYC building.
Top U.S. Senate Democrat Harry Reid to retire after 2016.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Hamas denounces EU decision to keep it on terror list.
Pentagon envisions up to 7 more Guantanamo trials.
US soldier, cousin charged in alleged effort to join IS.
Al Nusrah Front video showcases more American-made TOW missiles.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Airlines across the world to change safety policies.
Heinz to buy Kraft, creating global food giant.
Leave Facebook if you don't want to be spied on, warns EU.
Oil falls more than $1 as Middle East supply fears ease.
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