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US, Iran hold 'substantive' talks on nuclear deal

Iran and the US held more than six hours of talks seeking to nail down a complex nuclear deal, but negotiators remained tight-lipped on what progress had been made.

US, Iran hold 'substantive' talks on nuclear deal
US Secretary of State John Kerry. ©REUTERS/Jason Reed
Kerry arrives in Geneva for new Iran talks

John Kerry arrived in Geneva to meet his Iranian counterpart as global powers seek to accelerate talks to reach a deal on reining in Iran's nuclear programme.

Kerry arrives in Geneva for new Iran talks
Venezuela's Maduro in Iran for oil talks

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Tehran for a 24-hour visit during which he will meet officials from fellow OPEC member Iran.

Venezuela's Maduro in Iran for oil talks
US-Iran to hold bilateral nuclear talks next week

American and Iranian negotiators will resume bilateral talks on Iran's disputed nuclear program next week in Geneva.

US-Iran to hold bilateral nuclear talks next week
EU, US confirm new Iran nuclear talks on Dec 17

The EU and the US confirmed that extended nuclear talks between with Iran will resume on December 17 in Geneva.

EU, US confirm new Iran nuclear talks on Dec 17
Kazakhstan ready to host talks of six powers and Iran

Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov met US Secretary of State John Kerry December 10.

Kazakhstan ready to host talks of six powers and Iran
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Nazarbayev, Rouhani and Berdimuhamedow open 'new Silk Road'

The President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani have participated in the opening ceremony of the Uzen-Beket-Goran railroad.

Nazarbayev, Rouhani and Berdimuhamedow open 'new Silk Road'
U.S. Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman. ©REUTERS
US diplomats to argue against new Iran sanctions

Top US diplomats will this week make a "strong case" to lawmakers to hold off on fresh Iran sanctions, hoping to avoid an ugly political showdown.

US diplomats to argue against new Iran sanctions
Railway link from Kazakhstan to Iran across Turkmenistan to be inaugurated today

The agreement on construction of the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway link was signed by the three leaders back in 2007, the actual construction works commenced in 2009.

Railway link from Kazakhstan to Iran across Turkmenistan to be inaugurated today
Iraq PM says graft probe found 50,000 'ghost soldiers'

Iraqi Prime Minister announced that an investigation had uncovered the existence of 50,000 "ghost soldiers", and promised a widening crackdown on corruption.

Iraq PM says graft probe found 50,000 'ghost soldiers'
World powers, Iran discuss extending nuclear deal deadline: US

Iran and world powers are now discussing a possible extension of their deadline for a nuclear deal.

World powers, Iran discuss extending nuclear deal deadline: US
'Concerned' Kerry joins troubled Iran nuclear talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry joined troubled Iran nuclear talks in Vienna, with Russia warning that getting a deal will be "very difficult".

'Concerned' Kerry joins troubled Iran nuclear talks
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Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway line to open on December 3

The Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway line will be opened on December 3.

Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway line to open on December 3
Britain 'not optimistic' on meeting deadline in Iran nuclear talks

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond expressed doubt that a landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers would be reached by the deadline.

Britain 'not optimistic' on meeting deadline in Iran nuclear talks
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China to double Iran energy investment: official

China will double its investment in Iran's energy projects, ahead of a deadline for a deal with world powers over Tehran's nuclear programme.

China to double Iran energy investment: official
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Iran's Internet police warn govt of Instagram ban

A body tasked with policing the Internet laid down a two-month deadline for Iran's government to regularise the use of Instagram or access to the site would be blocked.

Iran's Internet police warn govt of Instagram ban
Obama says US troop increase in Iraq a 'new phase'

US President Barack Obama said sending more troops to Iraq signals a "new phase" in the fight against the Islamic State group.

Obama says US troop increase in Iraq a 'new phase'
Apple CEO Tim Cook. ©REUTERS
Apple in talks to sell iPhone in Iran: report

Apple is in preliminary talks to sell the iPhone in Iran, if sanctions are eased on the Middle East nation.

Apple in talks to sell iPhone in Iran: report
Iran denies claim nuclear deal is 'finalised'

Iran's government was forced to deny it had already struck a nuclear deal with the West, after a lawmaker accused its negotiators of secretly selling the country short.

Iran denies claim nuclear deal is 'finalised'
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Kazakhstan to export oil to China and Iran should anti-Russian sanctions escalate

The Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan is looking for alternative routes in case the West applies additional sanctions against Russia.

Kazakhstan to export oil to China and Iran should anti-Russian sanctions escalate