US Secretary of State John Kerry (L), US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz (2L), Robert Malley (3L), of the US National Security Council, European Union High Representative Federica Mogherini (C), Head of Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation Ali Akbar Salehi (2R), Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (R) and others wait for a meeting at the Beau Rivage Palace Hotel on March 27, 2015 in Lausanne. REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski/Pool
Reuters: Iran, powers close in on two-three page nuclear deal; success uncertain: officials
(Reuters) - Iran and major powers are close to agreement on a 2- or 3-page accord with specific numbers that would form the basis of a long-term settlement aimed at ending a 12-year standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions, officials said on Friday.
Western and Iranian officials familiar with the negotiations between Iran, the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China cautioned that they still had not agreed on the framework of a deal and key details were still being hotly negotiated.
MIDDLE EAST
Yemen crisis: Saudis lead fresh air strikes on Houthis. Saudi-led air strikes target fresh Houthi advance on Aden: residents.
54 dead in 3 days of clashes in Yemen's Aden: health official.
Yemen's president calls Shiite rebels 'stooges of Iran'.
Warships move in key strait as airstrikes widen in Yemen.
Sunnis cheer Saudi-led battle for Yemen.
Elite Iranian guards training Yemen's Houthis: U.S. officials.
Pentagon: Offensive to take Tikrit from ISIL under way.
Syrian army closes in on city near Lebanese border.
Qaeda seizes 'majority' of Syria's Idlib: monitor. Al-Qaida in Syria seizes large parts of northern city.
US: Assad cannot be part of Syria's future.
Turkey says U.S.-led campaign to train Syria rebels delayed by Washington.
Israel to resume tax transfers to Palestinian Authority.
ASIA
The resurgence of the Taliban: Extremist group release video of fighters parading in cars around recently captured former US military base in Afghanistan.
Pakistan says soldiers kill 15 militants near Afghan border.
Japan is set to extend sanctions on North Korea: Nikkei.
UN condemns North Korea’s human rights violations.
3 dead as rebels attack government convoy in northeast India.
Philippines dismisses China concerns over South China Sea military repairs.
China's Xi preaches peace in key note address.
Uzbekistan to vote to extend veteran leader's rule.
Brother of Sri Lankan President killed in axe attack.
Crowds swell to bid farewell to Singapore's founder Lee ahead of funeral.
AFRICA
Nigerian voters prepare to election new president. Nigerians vote in first genuine contest since end of dictatorship.
Bloody siege at Mogadishu hotel stormed by Al Shabaab Islamic militants 'ends with at least 17 dead'.
Egypt's Sisi backs unified Arab force to confront regional threats.
South Sudan army claims 54 rebels killed in fresh fighting.
Waiting for food, hoping for peace in South Sudan.
Libya forces said to leave bases near oil ports; hopes they may reopen.
U.N. concerned by spread of arms in Libya, arms embargo unchanged.
Hundreds rally in Mali to call for ousted president's return.
Congo Republic president says expects referendum over third term.
EUROPE
Torn-up sick notes show crash pilot should have been grounded.
Latvia says Russia's military rhetoric is 'alarming'.
'Great Wall Of Ukraine' is 'a priority,' Petro Poroshenko says: Donbas defense construction set for April.
Poroshenko’s fortune estimated at $750 million — Forbes-Ukraine.
Greece submits reform proposals to eurozone creditors – with a warning.
'Unholy alliance' of Islamists threatens Sweden: spy chief.
Azerbaijan insists European Games safe despite violence.
Italian court throws out Knox conviction once and for all.
Vandals destroy memorial to murdered Russian opposition leader.
AMERICAS
Venezuela to impose social media restrictions.
Venezuela to present anti-US petition at summit with Obama.
DEA, Secret Service sex scandals shine light on scope of prostitution industry in Colombia.
Delayed results show opposition conservatives win El Salvador vote.
Canada government to dilute controversial anti-terror bill: CBC.
No copies of Clinton emails on server, lawyer says.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Captured IS militants explain why they fought.
France presses at U.N. for Islamic State to face world court.
Al-Qaeda vs. ISIS: The battle for the soul of Jihad. (Analyis).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
German airline could face 'unlimited' damages for Alps crash.
Russia 'to join China-led development bank'.
Here are the countries with the most gold reserves, and the ones that have been buying it the most.
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