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World powers agree Iran nuclear talks can resume
Mar 6th, 2012
Efforts to find a diplomatic solution to Iran's disputed nuclear program appeared to get a boost Tuesday when world powers agreed to a new round of talks with Tehran, and Iran gave permission for inspectors to visit a site suspected of secret atomic work. (Source: Associated Press) -
BANGKOK (AP) - World stock markets were mixed Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Iran is prepared to pursue nuclear diplomacy with world powers before or after next month's presidential election in the Islamic Republic, its chief negotiator said on Thursday. Saeed Jalili, who is also a candidate in the presidential race, was speaking after talks on the nuclear dispute with European Union foreign policy... [Full Article]
GENEVA (AP) - A summit on chemicals and hazardous wastes ended Friday with an agreement to globally phase out a widely used flame retardant and to accept stricter requirements for disclosing information about exports of four other chemicals. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranian news websites have boosted speculation that election overseers have barred two prominent but divisive figures from next month's presidential ballot. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
By Arshad Mohammed MUSCAT (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Oman on Tuesday for Raytheon Co's signing of an estimated $2.1 billion arms deal and to consult on Syria and Iran, U.S. officials said. Oman is expected to sign a letter of intent to purchase a ground-based air defence system that would help protect against cruise miss... [Full Article]
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks turned slightly higher on Thursday afternoon, helped by more upbeat earnings and data showing signs of improvement in the labor market. The market, which had been down slightly from the opening bell through midday, reversed course and began to edge higher between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. If stoc... [Full Article]