US and Western allies talk hold high-level talks with Iran about its nuclear program
Senate climate bill fails to lift perceptions of US at international global warming talksBANGKOK — The honeymoon appears to be over for the United States at U.N. climate talks. Socialist opposition seen likely to win Greek election as PM faces tough fight for 3rd mandateATHENS, Greece — Greece’s beleaguered prime minister faces a tough fight to win a third mandate in early elections Sunday, with voters widely expected to reject his conservative party in favor of the opposition socialists. Top powers start high-stakes meeting with Iran to curb nuclear programGENEVA — The United States and five other world powers have begun high-stakes talks with Iran to demand a freeze of its nuclear activities. From power brokers to priests, crisis-weary Hondurans pushing to resolve dueling presidentsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Catholic Church leaders are weighing in on Honduras’ coup stalemate with a proposal to jump-start negotiations, part of a growing movement by crisis-weary Hondurans to resolve the crisis and end the country’s crippling isolation. South Korean president calls for strong army, citing North Korean nuclear threat
US financial regulators say G-20 goals for more global coordination worthy but hard to meetWASHINGTON — U.S. financial regulators told Congress on Wednesday that national differences are vexing efforts to make good on pledges by world leaders to establish new international mechanisms to prevent another financial meltdown. US diplomat says engagement with military-run Myanmar won’t replace sanctionsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Wednesday it will not relax harsh sanctions against military-run Myanmar even as it pursues a new policy of direct talks with the Southeast Asian nation’s generals. US diplomat says engagement won’t replace sanctions against Myanmar’s governmentWASHINGTON — The Obama administration says it will not ease harsh sanctions against military-run Myanmar (mee-an-MAWR’) even as it pursues a new policy of dialogue with the Southeast Asian nation’s ruling generals. Missing US diplomat triggers search of Curacao beaches, seafloorWILLEMSTAD, Curacao — Rescuers searching for a U.S. diplomat led sniffer dogs over beaches Wednesday as technicians prepared to comb the sea floor with a robotic device for traces of a vice consul who vanished on this Dutch Caribbean island last week. Honduras’ crisis-weary power brokers consider allowing ousted leader to be reinstatedTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Business and political leaders who backed the coup overthrowing President Manuel Zelaya now are considering the unthinkable: returning him to office with limited powers. Congress sends Obama a bill to triple aid to Pakistan for its work against radicalismWASHINGTON — Legislation to triple aid to Pakistan and stem the tide of radicalism and anti-Americanism in that Asian nation cleared Congress on Wednesday and moved to President Barack Obama for his signature. Italian prosecutor requests up to 13 years prison for 26 Americans charged in CIA kidnap caseMILAN — An Italian prosecutor in the first trial anywhere scrutinizing the CIA’s extraordinary renditions asked a Milan court on Wednesday to sentence 26 Americans to jail terms ranging from 10 to 13 years for the abduction of an Egyptian terror suspect. State Department grants rare visit to Washington by Iran’s foreign ministerWASHINGTON — Iran’s foreign minister made a rare visit to the U.S. capital Wednesday on a visa granted with unusual speed by the State Department one day before the start of nuclear talks in Geneva. G-7 finance officials consider scrapping joint statement as G-20 forum gains powerWASHINGTON — Finance ministers from the world’s seven most developed economies may not even issue a joint communique when they meet in Istanbul this weekend, a senior U.S. Treasury official said Wednesday. Visiting US diplomat met with Cuban dissidents amid high-level talks with government officialsHAVANA — A senior U.S. diplomat who traveled to Havana for the highest-level talks with Cuban officials in decades also met with opposition activists to discuss their political views, three dissidents and a State Department official said Wednesday. American arrested in Japan for taking his kids from ex-wife as int’l custody battles intensifyTOKYO — An American father was arrested in Japan after snatching his children from his ex-wife, who had taken the kids to her native country without telling him. Space is the next frontier for investors, entrepreneurs at Boston gatheringBOSTON — As the economy struggles on earth, some companies are setting their sights on more out-of-this-world opportunities. Space the next frontier for investors, entrepreneurs at Boston gatheringBOSTON — As the economy struggles on earth, some companies are setting their sights on more out-of-this-world opportunities. UN chief fires Peter Galbraith, the top US official at the UN mission in AfghanistanUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon fired the top American official at the U.N. mission in Afghanistan Wednesday after a widely publicized dispute with his boss over how to deal with widespread fraud charges in the country’s presidential election. Fatah movement tells Abbas: no return to peace talks without Israeli settlement freezeRAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been told by his Fatah movement that he must not resume peace talks unless Israel freezes its settlement construction, a senior Fatah member said Wednesday. A look at Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, all affected by South Pacific earthquake, tsunamiKey facts on the Independent State of Samoa, the U.S. territory of American Samoa and Tonga: A look at UN sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programThe U.N. Security Council has imposed three rounds of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The key points in each: EU report: Georgian barrage on breakaway region not legally justified, trigged war with RussiaBRUSSELS — Georgia and Russia both claimed to find vindication in Wednesday’s independent report on the causes of their 2008 war, but neither seemed likely to be able to take the moral high ground because of its blunt judgments. US and Western allies ready to talk with Iran _ or work on new sanctionsGEMEVA — The U.S. and five other world powers began high-stakes talks Thursday with Iran to demand a freeze of its nuclear activities, with a senior U.S. official saying Washington is open to rare one-on-one talks with Iranian diplomats. US says its talks with Myanmar meant to discern junta’s ties to NKoreaWASHINGTON — The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said Monday that direct U.S. engagement with Myanmar’s military leaders could provide crucial answers on the junta’s dealings with North Korea. Swiss court says Roman Polanski has filed motion to be released from custodyZURICH — The Swiss Criminal Court says imprisoned director Roman Polanski has filed a motion requesting to be released. Honduras bans unauthorized meetings, restricts media, allows arrests without warrantsTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim government is cracking down on civil rights in response to ousted President Manuel Zelaya’s calls for rebellion. Reports: Russia’s foreign minister says Iranian missile tests cause concernMOSCOW — Russia’s foreign minister is being quoted by his country’s news agencies as saying that Iran’s missile tests are causing concern. EU foreign policy chief Solana says Iran must resolve nuclear issue with UN agency immediatelyGOTEBORG, Sweden — European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana says Iran must immediately resolve issues surrounding its second nuclear enrichment facility with the U.N.’s nuclear agency. |
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