Talks with Iran draw optimism from White House as lawmakers endorse tougher sanctionsWASHINGTON — The White House said Sunday it sees signs of progress in confronting Iran’s nuclear program while members of Congress endorsed authorizing tougher U.S. economic penalties against the Tehran government. Russia too blasts Ahmadinejad’s ‘Holocaust-a myth’ remarkJERUSALEM - Following the US and UK deploring Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s ‘Holocaust- a myth’ remark, Russia too has called his statement “totally unacceptable.” Obama: US will share 10 percent of swine flu vaccines with other nationsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the United States will share 10 percent of its swine flu vaccine supply with other nations to help fight the deadly virus’ global spread. Clinton says US has no illusions Iran will return to talks, must deal with those in powerWASHINGTON —Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the United States has no illusions that Iran will accept overtures to return to negotiations about its nuclear program and will not wait much longer for Tehran to respond. US OK on direct nuclear talks with North Korea if North resumes international negotiationsWASHINGTON —The Obama administration said Sunday it is willing to hold direct talks with North Korea over its nuclear weapons if it first resumes international negotiations. Key nations agree on new UN sanctions against NKorea, diplomats sayUNITED NATIONS — Western powers joined with North Korea’s key allies Wednesday on a proposal that would impose tough new sanctions against the reclusive communist nation for its second nuclear test, paving the way for quick approval by the U.N. Security Council. US to run for seat on UN Human Rights CouncilWASHINGTON - The US Tuesday said it will join the UN Human Rights Council, a body that was derided by former president George W. Bush as politicized and ineffective. |
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