Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attends the 28th Session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva March 2, 2015. Credit: Reuters/Denis Balibouse
Reuters: Iran hints might be open to 10-year partial freeze of nuclear work
(Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister on Thursday suggested that a 10-year moratorium on some aspects of the country's nuclear program might be acceptable to Tehran, though he declined to discuss the issue in detail.
U.S. President Barack Obama told Reuters on Monday that Iran must commit to a verifiable freeze of at least 10 years on sensitive nuclear activity for a landmark atomic deal to be reached between Tehran and six world powers.
MIDDLE EAST
Quds force leader, commanding Iraqi forces against ISIS, alarms Washington.
Islamic State targeted in 12 air strikes by U.S., allies: statement.
Iraq: pro-government forces struggle to topple Isis in Tikrit. Islamic State crisis: Thousands flee Iraqi advance on Tikrit. ISIS is torching oil fields to slow the Iraqi military's advance.
Syria's al-Nusra Front commander 'killed in strike'. Blast in Syria kills top al Qaeda commander, three others.
'Barrel bombs kill 10' in Syria's Aleppo. Heavy fighting in Aleppo as opposition eyes 'new strategy'
Syria conflict: Clashes near Aleppo intelligence HQ.
Iran hints might be open to 10-year partial freeze of nuclear work.
Iran nuclear deal 'very close' as Netanyahu brings negotiators together.
Kidnapped Iranian diplomat rescued in Yemen.
Iran's supreme leader has terminal cancer.
Iran renews vow to ‘annihilate’ Israel, NBC buries lede.
Kerry to Gulf allies: We don't want a 'grand bargain' with Iran.
Netanyahu's Iran speech gains tacit support in Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's Houthis seize national dialogue HQ, president insists group must leave Sanaa.
U.S. envoy to Yemen to operate out of Saudi Arabia.
PLO to end historic Israeli security agreement.
Gaza power plant shuts down over Palestinian tax dispute.
ASIA
Japan, China to hold first security talks in four years.
US general in Afghanistan calls for slower troop withdrawal between now and 2016.
Knifed US envoy to Seoul in pain as officials investigate. South Korea US envoy Lippert 'well' after knife attack. North Korea: knife attack on US ambassador was 'expression of resistance'.
Attack on US envoy part of S.Korea's violent protest history.
U.S., China, South Korea should prepare for North Korea’s collapse, ex-envoy says.
China sets 2015 growth target at 7%.
Bangladesh Islamist appeals against death sentence for war crimes.
Indian government furious at BBC over broadcast of gang-rape documentary. India threatens BBC over rapist interview.
AFRICA
France begins troop drawdown in Central African Republic.
Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia agree basis of Nile water deal.
South Africa to investigate spy allegations.
Libya rivals meet for talks in Morocco as UN seeks unity deal.
Tripoli airport bombed ahead of UN-backed peace talks.
Libya says 11 oil fields non-operational after IS attacks.
Dozens killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in north Nigeria.
Boko Haram refugees risk lives to cross lake to Chad camps.
U.N. urges Mali rebels to sign northern peace proposal.
Egypt puts over 200 on trial, accused of militant activity.
Egypt replaces 8 ministers in surprise cabinet reshuffle.
Last Ebola patient is released in Liberia.
EUROPE
Ukraine military says one soldier killed in past 24 hours in east.
US ships in Black Sea contradict Washington's desire for peace in Ukraine.
EU extends sanctions against Ukraine’s ex-president Yanukovych, his circle.
Exclusive: Scribbled note shows Nemtsov on trail of Russian deaths in Ukraine.
European Central Bank: Recovery is strengthening. ECB raises eurozone growth forecast to 1.5% for 2015.
NATO membership debated in Finnish elections.
UK PM Cameron accused of 'running scared' for refusing TV debate.
AMERICAS
Nisman family say Argentina prosecutor was murdered.
Argentina takes out full-page ad to accuse dead prosecutor of 'destabilising' country.
Amid crisis, Venezuelans remember Chavez 2 years after death.
Colombian generals meet rebel leaders in peace talks. Colombians more optimistic about peace deal with Marxist rebels: poll.
White powder sent to four Canada ministers: police.
Brazil raises interest rates to 12.75% to curb inflation.
U.S. less safe today than before 9/11, voters say: poll.
Blasts, smoke and blood: Scenes of horror recalled at Boston trial.
Delta plane slides off runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Questions swirl as Canadian pastor detained in North Korea.
Plane skids off runway at LaGuardia Airport, crashes through fence.
Harrison Ford hurt after vintage plane crashes.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
FBI warns that more young Americans turning to Islamic State: report.
Al-Qaeda losing ‘deadly competition’ with ISIS.
Russia to team up with Asian allies in fight with Islamic State – security chief.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Mark Cuban: This tech bubble worse than 2000.
AbbVie boosts cancer drug pipeline with $21 billion Pharmacyclics deal.
Oil up despite strong dollar, U.S. stance on Iran.
Big oil companies in the cross fire as Libyan violence erupts.
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