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Powers to offer Iran relief at nuclear talks
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World powers are expected to offer Iran limited sanctions relief on Tuesday if it agrees to halt its most sensitive nuclear work, in a new attempt to resolve a dispute that threatens to trigger another war in the Middle East.
Italy politicians in final drive for votes
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Italy’s politicians on Tuesday stepped up their campaigns in the last few days before next weekend’s election with the outcome deeply uncertain and up to a third of voters still up for grabs.
Colombia for release of German hostages
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Colombia’s government on Monday authorised a committee of civilians and Red Cross officials to travel to a jungle zone where it hopes two German hostages will be freed by the nation’s second-largest guerrilla group.
French soldier killed in Mali
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A French soldier and more than 20 Islamist rebels were killed during what appeared to be the first clashes in the Adrar des Ifoghas mountain range where militants have taken refuge in northern Mali, French officials said on Tuesday.
Kerry makes first foreign trip as top US diplomat
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John Kerry views his first trip as US secretary of state as a listening tour, but the leaders he meets will want to hear whether he has any new ideas on Syria, Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
French, Malian troops secure rebel strongpoint near Gao
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French and Malian troops secured the north Mali town of Bourem on Sunday, tightening their control over areas where Islamist insurgents have been launching guerrilla attacks to harass the French-led military operation.
‘Powers to offer Iran sanctions relief at nuclear talks’
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Major powers will offer Iran some sanctions relief during talks in Almaty, Kazakhstan, this week if Tehran agrees to curb its nuclear programme, a US official said on Monday.
Pope thanks public for love
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Pope Benedict XVI has thanked the public for their “love and prayers”, as he makes his first public appearance since announcing his resignation.
Syria says ready to talk with armed opposition
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Syria is ready for talks with its armed opponents, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Monday, in the clearest offer yet of negotiations with rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad.
N Korea nuclear-test drama rehashes old script
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A North Korean nuclear test draws international condemnation, modest UN sanctions and expressions of hope in the United States that China will finally rein in its brazen ally. Beijing chides North Korea, but nothing much happens.
