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U.N. watchdog, EU’s Ashton to press Iran in nuclear dispute
By Fredrik Dahl and Parisa Hafezi VIENNA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Iran faces international pressure in two separate meetings over its nuclear program on Wednesday, but with the Islamic state focused more on a June presidential election no breakthrough is expected in the dispute. In Vienna, the U.N. nuclear agency will once again urge Iran to stop stonewalling its investigation into suspected atomic bomb research by Tehran, which denies any intent to make such weapons Continue reading
Poll: Most Scots Support Nuclear Deterrent
A new opinion poll contradicts the view that Scotland is generally opposed to having nuclear weapons based in the country. Continue reading
Why Israel bombed Syria, again
Just as President Obama is worried about Syrian chemical weapons getting into the hands of Al Qaeda, Israel is concerned that the conflict in Syria will give Hezbollah cover for the delivery of short-range missiles. Continue reading
North Korea Reactor ‘Could Produce Plutonium’
Satellite photos show that a new reactor – which may be able to produce weapons-grade nuclear material – is nearing completion. Continue reading
Obama Warns Syria Over Weapons ‘Game Changer’
President Obama says if it is proven that Syria has used chemical weapons against rebels – it would be “a game changer”. Continue reading
Libya car bomb hits French embassy, wounds guards
By Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Ghaith Shennib TRIPOLI (Reuters) – A car bomb devastated France's embassy in Tripoli on Tuesday, wounding two French guards in the Libyan capital, which had not seen major attacks like that which killed the U.S. ambassador in Benghazi last year Continue reading
U.S. doubles Syrian aid to $250M, rebels want more
The opposition wants weapons and direct military intervention. Continue reading
Defiant North Korea celebrates founder’s anniversary
By David Chance SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea celebrated the 101st anniversary of its founder's birth on Monday with no signs of tension easing on the peninsula after it rejected talks with South Korea aimed at normalizing ties and re-opening a joint industrial park. The United States has also offered talks, but on the pre-condition that North Korea abandons its nuclear weapons ambitions. Continue reading
Reports conflict on North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
Obama met Thursday with U.N. chief amid rising tensions over North Korea’s weapons claims. Continue reading
EU: No deal reached at nuclear talks with Iran
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — Iran and six world powers failed to reach agreement Saturday on how to reduce fears that Tehran might use its nuclear technology to make weapons, extending years of inconclusive talks and adding to concerns the diplomatic window on reaching a deal with Tehran may soon close. Continue reading
