U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the framework agreement on Iran's nuclear program announced by negotiators in Switzerland during a statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 2, 2015. Reuters/Mike Theiler
Reuters: Obama: nuclear deal not predicated on Iran recognizing Israel - NPR
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday poured cold water on an Israeli demand that a nuclear deal between world powers and Iran be predicated on Tehran recognizing Israel.
"The notion that we would condition Iran not getting nuclear weapons in a verifiable deal on Iran recognizing Israel is really akin to saying that we won't sign a deal unless the nature of the Iranian regime completely transforms," Obama said in an interview with National Public Radio (NPR).
MIDDLE EAST
Fierce fighting as rebels move on holdouts in Yemen's Aden. Death toll rises quickly as conflict rages in Yemen.
Yemen's Aden suffers amid clashes, aid deliveries delayed.
Yemen conflict: Houthi rebels make gains in Aden.
Red Cross gets approval from Saudi-led coalition to take aid into Yemen. Conflict plunging Yemen towards humanitarian disaster, says U.N..
‘It’s like a war here’: Saudi police raid defiant eastern province amid wider conflict with Shias.
U.S.-led forces conduct eight air strikes in Iraq, five in Syria: military.
Iraq to work with Kurds to liberate province.
Fresh clashes erupt in Syria's Yarmouk. Residents flee clashes in Palestinian camp in Syrian capital.
Syrian insurgents kidnap then release 300 Kurds: Kurdish official. Al Qaeda kidnaps 300 Syrian Kurds: Kurdish official.
Iran will carry on with full nuclear programme if deal with west collapses.
Israel official: Military action against Iran still possible.
Israel prepares lobbying strategy against Iran deal.
Iran 'is intensifying efforts to support Hamas in Gaza'.
Hezbollah says Iran nuclear agreement 'rules out specter of regional war'.
Turkey reverses decision to block Twitter.
ASIA
US 'concerned' by China but not adversary: Pentagon chief.
Pakistan debates military involvement in Yemen. Pakistan says Saudi asked for warplanes, warships and soldiers.
North Korea declares no-sail zone, missile launch seen as possible: Reports.
Truce monitors find Philippine police, rebels violated ceasefire.
Malaysia detains 17 suspected in terror plots.
Bali Nine Australians' death row appeal fails.
Sri Lankan Airlines accused of 'culture of corruption'. Sri Lanka alleges 'billions' lost in corruption at national carrier.
Pentagon chief to visit Japan, Korea on first Asia-Pacific trip.
AFRICA
Israeli jet struck weapons depots in Libya.
Somali President: Kenya should not build wall.
Kenya bombs Al Shabab targets amid outcry over response to Garissa attack. Kenya says destroys two al Shabaab camps in Somalia.
Kenya shock and defiance as al-Shabaab gunman revealed to be official's son. Gunman in Kenyan massacre was government official's son.
Al-Shabab threatens more attacks in Kenya after Garissa.
African leaders to meet in effort to vanquish Boko Haram.
Boko Haram insurgents attacking Cameroon for supplies.
U.N.: Boko Haram's kidnapped schoolgirls likely dead.
Boko Haram disguised as preachers kill at least 24 in Nigeria.
Libya rejects U.S.-led offensive against Islamic State, seeks aid.
As war grows, Libya's official government in new bid for oil cash.
French forces free Dutch hostage in Mali.
EUROPE
Poroshenko endorses referendum on federalisation of Ukraine. Kiev eyes Ukraine state referendum to devolve power.
Poland to build Russia border towers at Kaliningrad.
Greece puts a figure on World War Two reparation claims from Germany.
Lagarde welcomes loan payment commitment from Athens.
Greek political unrest and deepening debt crisis fuel talk of snap election.
Greece promises to 'meet all obligations' in debt repayment.
Azeri opposition holds rally as economy slows.
US ambassador barred from Prague Castle by Czech president.
Italians rescue 1,500 migrants in Mediterranean.
Pope Francis uses Easter message to focus on Kenya, Syria and Iraq.
AMERICAS
Cuba-US warming held up by listing of Cuba as terror sponsor.
Obama defends Iran deal as 'once in a lifetime' opportunity. Obama scrambles to get sceptics in Congress to support Iran nuclear deal.
US Republicans press for vote on Iran nuclear deal. Republicans push demand for a vote on Iran nuclear deal.
Peru's Defense Minister Cateriano named Prime Minister.
Argentina to take legal action against UK for Falklands drilling.
Fidel Castro makes first public appearance in over a year.
Guantanamo residents: 'How can Cuba talk to US?'
US demographic shift will have huge political impact.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Source: Al Qaeda in Yemen expanding footprint amid chaos, giving guidance to al-Shabaab.
Al-Qaeda’s heirs (an analysis).
Afghan Taliban publish Mullah Omar biography. Afghanistan's Taliban say Mullah Omar is alive and well.
Government names Kenya attack mastermind.
Closing arguments set in Boston Marathon bombing trial. Boston Marathon bombing: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's fate now rests with jury.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Russian ruble seen as world’s best performing currency, hits 2015 high.
Once over $12 trillion, the world’s currency reserves are now shrinking.
Apple's worldwide iPhone market share declining except in China.
Oil up more than $1 after Saudi's Asia price hike.
'Furious 7' races past expectations with $143.6 million.
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