Iran and world powers seek to end deadlock in nuclear talks
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran will face pressure on Tuesday to propose scaling back its nuclear program to win relief from crippling sanctions as talks between world powers and Tehran resume after a six-month hiatus.
Britain’s Cameron attacks EU red tape before reform drive
LONDON (Reuters) – European Union regulation is strangling economic growth and costing the continent billions of euros, according to a British government report on Tuesday that Prime Minister David Cameron hopes will bolster his case for reform of the …
Small plane carrying at least 14 missing over northern Mexico
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A small plane carrying at least 14 people has gone missing in the northern Mexican state of Baja California, emergency services said on Monday, and rough weather from Tropical Storm Octave was hampering search efforts.
Venezuela, Guyana seek diplomatic end to ship spat
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s and Guyana’s foreign ministers will meet on Thursday to seek a negotiated solution to the detention of a ship used by a U.S. oil exploration firm in waters disputed for more than a century by the South American neighbors…
U.S. ready to ease Iran sanctions if Tehran acts
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States held out the prospect of quick sanctions relief for Iran on Monday if Tehran moves swiftly to allay concerns about its nuclear program, although both countries said any deal would be complex and take time.
At least two die in Libya blast near militant stronghold: residents, source
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – A large blast exploded near a Libyan Islamist stronghold east of the capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least two people, military sources and residents said.
Libyan al-Qaeda suspect to appear in court in New York
NEW YORK (Reuters) – An alleged senior al Qaeda figure captured in Libya by U.S. special forces earlier this month has been brought to the United States to face arraignment on federal terrorism charges, U.S. officials said on Monday.
Suicide bombers die in failed plot at Ethiopia soccer match
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Two Somali suicide bombers who had planned to kill soccer fans during Ethiopia’s World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria on Sunday blew themselves up accidentally before carrying out the attack, the Ethiopian government said …
British police unveil new evidence in missing McCann girl case
LONDON (Reuters) – A British detective heading an investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday in Portugal six years ago, said new evidence suggested the British youngster was snatched in a planned abduction.
Votes sell for about $5 in Afghanistan as presidential race begins
MARCO, Afghanistan (Reuters) – Sayed Gul walked into a small mud brick room in eastern Afghanistan, a bundle wrapped in a shawl on his back. With a flick, he plonked the package onto a threadbare carpet and hundreds of voter cards spilled out.