Jonathan Rugman
Syria: talks about talks face 'formidable obstacles'
At next month’s international conference on Syria, it is unclear which opposition groups will talk to a regime accused of wholesale slaughter.
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Hague: ‘We should take heart from this deal’
Foreign Secretary William Hague says a deal struck with Iran over its nuclear programme has made the world a safer place, and it is now time to test Tehran’s “readiness to act in good faith”.
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Israel: ‘The centrifuges in Iran continue to spin’
Iran have made no concessions says the Israeli Prime Minister’s spokesman, Mark Regev, and the nuclear deal will lead to instability and a new “North Korea situation”.
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Netanyahu: Iran weapons deal ‘historic mistake’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounces the agreement between six world powers and Iran to curb its nuclear weapons programme as a “bad deal” to which Israel will not be bound.
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Islamists ‘seize vital Syria oil field’
Rebels linked to al-Qaeda reportedly take the largest oil field in eastern Syria, leaving the Assad regime dependent on oil imports.
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Hague and Kerry join Iran talks amid hopes of breakthrough
The foreign secretary and the US secretary of state head to Geneva amid growing optimism that a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme is close to being struck.
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Hague optimistic for future Iranian nuclear deal
William Hague remains optimistic that a deal will be struck with Iran over its nuclear programme despite talks with foreign ministers ending without agreement.
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Deal or no deal for Iran’s nuclear weapons?
Statesmen and diplomats are meeting in Geneva over Iran’s long-running and controversial nuclear weapons programme. As a deal nears, the French have warned of stumbling blocks over a possible pact.
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‘Israel won’t introduce nuclear weapons to region’
Israeli Prime Minister’s spokesman, Mark Regev, tells Channel 4 News that Israel’s Arab neighbours share their concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme.
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No Iran nuclear deal yet, says Kerry
Speaking in Geneva, US Secretary of State John Kerry says there is no deal yet and “there are gaps that still need closing” in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme.
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Iran hangs 16 in revenge for border attack
Iran hangs 16 “rebels” in revenge for an attack by an unspecified armed group on the country’s border with Pakistan that left 14 border guards dead.
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Paul Mason
Shirin Neshat: telling Muslim women’s stories on film
As an artist Shirin Neshat won prizes for showing the contrasts of life for women in the Muslim world. Now, via her films, she tells women’s stories in the midst of a political and social revolution.
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Shirin Neshat: telling Muslim women’s stories on film
As an artist Shirin Neshat won prizes for showing the contrasts of life for women in the Muslim world. Now, via her films, she tells women’s stories in the midst of a political and social revolution.
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Jon Snow
Geneva – history's crucible yet again
Iran and the world are talking, and talking specifics about nuclear issues, energy sanctions, and draconian curbs on Iran’s ability to do business with the outside world.
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Jon Snow
Can two old priests change the world?
Both these priests have huge mountains of prejudice and doubt to climb but Pope Francis and Iran’s Rouhani may herald a more creative and hopeful era.
