Archive for November 1st, 2009

Iran says UN-backed nuclear deal is not dead (AP)

Written by on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – Iran said Monday it has not rejected a U.N.-backed plot aimed at limiting the country’s ability to make nuclear weapons as it called for a technical panel to review its terms.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

North Korea calls for direct talks with U.S. (Reuters)

Written by on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 in 354833.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (C) visits the newly built September 26th Swine Breeding Factory near Pyongyang in this undated recent picture released by North Korea's KCNA news agency October 23, 2009. REUTERS/KCNAReuters – North Korea called on Monday for direct talks with its long-time foe, the United States, and gave the clearest signal so far it was ready to return to nuclear disarmament talks it has boycotted for nearly a year.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

US ready to work with next Afghan leader: Clinton (AFP)

Written by on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 in 354837.

The US has vowed to support the next Afghan president, as White House advisors said fresh election turmoil would not complicate a US decision on whether to send more troops there. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pictured, has acknowledged presidential challenger Abdullah Abdullah's decision to withdraw from the runoff election.(AFP/File/Jewel Samad)AFP – The United States has vowed to support the next Afghan president, as White House advisors said fresh election turmoil would not complicate a US choice on whether to send more troops there.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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