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US, Iran lay ground for nuclear talks extension
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Iranian counterpart have laid the groundwork for an extension of a July 20 deadline to strike a historic nuclear deal after intense talks in Vienna.
A Western diplomat went as far as to say that it was now "highly probable" Iran and world powers would agree to such a move, and that the extension would be months not weeks.
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Senate hearing for new US ambassador to Ankara sparks 'authoritarianism' debate
John Bass, who has been nominated by the Obama administration as new U.S. ambassador to Ankara, has said Turkey is "drifting in the direction" of authoritarianism, following persistent questions at a Senate hearing.
CHP leader slams PM over unrealized Gaza visit
Main opposition Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP) leader Kemal KılıçdaroÄlu has targeted Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan over the latterâs failure to carry his planned trip to the Gaza Strip, despite announcing the visit in March 2013.
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Iran must reduce nuclear fuel capacity to secure deal: Kerry
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on July 15 Tehran must reduce its capacity to make nuclear fuel if it wants to secure a long-term deal with six world powers that would bring an end to sanctions that have crippled the Iranian economy.
Iraq parliament elects speaker as Tikrit push falters
Iraq's sharply divided parliament has elected a speaker in a step forward in the delayed government formation process, while a renewed push by Iraqi forces to recapture Tikrit from militants ended in retreat.
Kerry to press for 'critical choices' in second meeting with Iran's Zarif
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Afghan rivals clinch deal on disputed vote audit, easing political crisis
Afghanistan's two rival candidates reached a breakthrough agreement July 12 to a complete audit of their contested presidential election and, whoever the victor, a national unity government.
US, Iran say deep differences remain in Vienna nuclear talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and fellow foreign ministers are adding their diplomatic muscle to try and advance troubled nuclear talks with Iran, with a target date only a week away for a pact meant to curb programs Tehran could turn to making atomic arms.
Kerry arrives in Vienna, extension of nuclear talks likely
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and other officials gathering in Vienna face a deadline only days away for a comprehensive pact preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
However, world powers and Iran appear set to extend the deadline to allow more time for negotiations.
Kerry in Afghanistan on key mission to calm election turmoil
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Afghanistan July 11 on a key mission to try to quell tensions over disputed presidential polls which have triggered fears of violence and ethnic unrest.