Steel sanctions cut deep into Iran's economyIranian manufacturers and builders face serious shortages of steel and other metals as a new European Union export ban adds to troubles for an economy already reeling from sanctions on its finances and oil exports. More… |
Iran, world powers nulcear talks failWorld powers and Iran failed to secure a breakthrough at talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Tuesday and set no date for more political negotiations, despite the threat of a new Middle East conflict if diplomacy collapses. European More… |
Iran talks must calm 'drums of war' says ObamaPresident Barack Obama said an announcement of six-power talks with Iran offered a diplomatic chance to defuse a crisis over its nuclear programme and quiet the 'drums of war'. EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who represen More… |
Iran talks must calm 'drums of war' says ObamaPresident Barack Obama said an announcement of six-power talks with Iran offered a diplomatic chance to defuse a crisis over its nuclear programme and quiet the 'drums of war'. EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who represen More… |
Iran talks must calm 'drums of war' says ObamaPresident Barack Obama said an announcement of six-power talks with Iran offered a diplomatic chance to defuse a crisis over its nuclear programme and quiet the 'drums of war'. EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who represen More… |
Powers pressure Iran, IAEA 'alerts world'Major powers have closed ranks to increase pressure on Iran to address fears about its atomic ambitions, and the UN nuclear chief said it was his duty to "alert the world" about suspected Iranian efforts to develop atom bombs. The six powe More… |
Steam rises from stricken Japan nuke plantSmoke and steam rose from two of the most threatening reactors at Japan's quake-crippled nuclear plant on Tuesday, suggesting the battle to avert a disastrous meltdown and stop the spread of radiation was far from won. The world's worst nu More… |
West presses Iran to join broad nuclear talksWestern powers pressed Iran on Tuesday to enter wide-ranging talks about its disputed nuclear programme, with France telling Tehran this was the alternative to "costly" sanctions on the major oil producer. They made clear at a meeting of t More… |
Arabs to target Israel at UN nuclear bodyArab states have pledged to step up pressure on Israel to join a global anti-nuclear arms pact, defying US warnings their action could harm Middle East peace talks. Signalling they were in no mood to compromise, Arab member nations of the More… |
US, Russia sign nuclear arms treatyThe United States and Russia signed a landmark strategic nuclear disarmament treaty on Thursday and said new sanctions may be necessary to put pressure on Iran to renounce its nuclear ambitions. Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev More… |