U.S. says willing to meet with Iran on nukes but no talks set

U.S. says willing to meet with Iran on nukes but no talks set


U.S. says willing to meet with Iran on nukes but no talks set

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 12:27 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The New York Times reported on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed in principle to hold one-on-one negotiations on Iran's nuclear program but the White House quickly denied that any talks had been set.



As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 10:39 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, Oct 21 — On a rooftop terrace blocks from the White House, a collection of former soldiers and intelligence officers, executives and contractors drink to the international private security industry. The past decade - particularly the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan — provided rich pickings for firms providing private armed guards, ...



Republican Party gives Romney financial advantage over Obama

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 09:55 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, Oct 21 — Mitt Romney held a financial advantage over President Barack Obama heading into October thanks to strong fundraising by the Republican Party that will allow its candidate to spend more on the last stretch toward the November 6 election. Campaign finance disclosures show the Romney campaign, the Republican National Committee ...



Best birth-control method for teen girls may be IUD or implant

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 12:29 AM PDT

A leading group of American physicians advise that sexually active teen girls' best bet for birth control is either an IUD or a birth-control implant.

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US says willing to meet with Iran on nukes, but no talks set

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 08:09 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, Oct 21 — The New York Times reported yesterday that the United States and Iran have agreed in principle to hold one-on-one negotiations on Iran's nuclear program but the White House quickly denied that any talks had been set. The Times, quoting unnamed Obama administration officials, said earlier yesterday the two sides had agreed to ...



Lebanon to bury slain intelligence official

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 06:00 PM PDT

BEIRUT, Oct 21 — Lebanon's political opposition has called for a mass turnout at tomorrow's funeral for slain intelligence officer Wissam al-Hassan, turning the ceremony into a political rally against Syrian authorities and Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Hassan, who uncovered an alleged Syrian bomb plot inside Lebanon two months ago, was ...



Argentine leader orders evacuation of ship seized in Ghana

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 05:53 PM PDT

LIMA, Oct 21 — Argentina's president yesterday ordered 326 sailors to evacuate a Navy frigate that was seized in Ghana to help bondholders try to recoup debts from the South American country's 2002 default. The Libertad, a training frigate, was detained in the Ghanaian port of Tema on October2 under a court order obtained by NML Capital Ltd, an ...



Libya government says former Gaddafi spokesman captured

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 08:22 AM PDT

TRIPOLI, Oct 20 — The former spokesman of Muammar Gaddafi's government has been captured, exactly a year after the death of the Libyan dictator, the prime minister's office said on Saturday. Moussa Ibrahim, who was the mouthpiece of the Gaddafi regime during last year's war, was caught in the town of Tarhouna, 70 km (40 miles) south of ...


VIDEO: Hong Kong makes largest ivory seizure

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 07:33 PM PDT

Hong Kong customs officials say they have confiscated nearly four tonnes of smuggled ivory - their largest seizure of products from endangered species.


Sierra Leone opposition plans to review mining code, contracts

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 06:26 PM PDT

FREETOWN (Reuters) - Sierra Leone's main opposition party plans to introduce a raft of reforms to the mining and oil sectors if it wins elections next month, according to its election programme released on Saturday.



U.S. says willing to meet with Iran on nukes but no talks set

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 06:25 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The New York Times reported on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed in principle to hold one-on-one negotiations on Iran's nuclear program but the White House quickly denied that any talks had been set.



With Romney closing in, Obama to launch swing state blitz

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 05:19 PM PDT

WASHINGTON/DEL RAY BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Facing a cliff-hanger re-election attempt, President Barack Obama will launch a round-the-clock, two-day campaign blitz through six battleground states next week to try to fend off the challenge from Republican Mitt Romney.



White House denies plans for one-on-one talks with Iran

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 05:17 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday denied a New York Times report that said the United States and Iran had agreed for the first time to one-on-one negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, saying it remained committed to working with major powers to resolve the standoff.



U.S. says no plans for one-on-one meeting with Iran on nuclear issue

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 05:03 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday denied a report in the New York Times that said the Obama administration had agreed to one-on-one talks with Iran on its nuclear program.



Argentine leader orders evacuation of ship seized in Ghana

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

LIMA (Reuters) - Argentina's president on Saturday ordered 326 sailors to evacuate a Navy frigate that was seized in Ghana to help bondholders try to recoup debts from the South American country's 2002 default.



VIDEO: The sounds of Egypt's blind orchestra

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 05:21 PM PDT

Cairo's Egyptian Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra has been called "a thing of light and hope."


Argentine leader orders evacuation of ship seized in Ghana

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 04:48 PM PDT

LIMA (Reuters) - Argentina's president on Saturday ordered 326 sailors to evacuate a Navy frigate that was seized in Ghana to help bondholders try to recoup debts from the South American country's 2002 default.



U.S. says no plans for one-on-one meeting with Iran on nuclear issue

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 04:30 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday denied a report in the New York Times that said the Obama administration had agreed to one-on-one talks with Iran on its nuclear program.



VIDEO: French floods hit Lourdes shrine

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 05:14 PM PDT

Hundreds of Roman Catholic pilgrims have been evacuated from the sanctuary of Lourdes in France after heavy flooding in the area.


With Romney closing in, Obama to launch swing state blitz

Posted: 20 Oct 2012 04:12 PM PDT

WASHINGTON/DEL RAY BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Facing a cliff-hanger re-election attempt, President Barack Obama will launch a round-the-clock, two-day campaign blitz through six battleground states next week to try to fend off the challenge from Republican Mitt Romney.



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