News Archive - 12 July 2014

>VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran has stuck to "unworkable and inadequate" positions in nuclear talks with six world powers despite a looming deadline for a deal to end sanctions against Tehran in exchange for curbs on its atomic program, a U.S. official said on Saturday. "We are still very far...

A high-ranking Iranian military commander says international legal bodies should prosecute Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the ISIL Takfiri terrorist group.

>"It is clear that we need urgent, concerted international action to secure a ceasefire, as was the case in 2012. I will discuss this with John Kerry, Laurent Fabius and Frank-Walter Steinmeier tomorrow in Vienna," Hague said in a statement.The ministers are due to hold talks on Sunday afternoon...

>* Ghani leads in vote, preliminary results show* Disputed vote undermines smooth transition of powerBy Lesley Wroughton and Maria GolovninaKABUL, July 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry scrambled to produce a deal by the end of Saturday to end Afghanistan's election crisis, meeting for the second...

KABUL (CNN) — An audit of Afghanistan’s disputed presidential election results will begin within a day in Kabul, and the two candidates will accept its determination of who won, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday. “Make no mistake. These will be the first steps of what will...

Harriet Harman is annoyed because Gordon Brown didn't make her deputy prime minister because she is a woman, not what Damian McBride says - that she's useless.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC's "This Week" - Attorney General Eric Holder. ___ NBC's "Meet the Press" - Iran's foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif; Reps. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., and Joaquin Castro, D-Texas; former U.S. special Mideast envoy Martin Indyk. ...

A closer look at lineups, tactics and key storylines for the World Cup final in Rio.

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(BRUSSELS ) - The EU boasts several powerful women -- indeed German Chancellor Angela Merkel may be the continent's most powerful person -- but the top jobs being decided for its European Commission are likely to be overwhelmingly filled by men.

Although its diplomatic clout is compromised on several fronts, the United States still dictates its economic law around the globe and has even expanded its reach, at the risk of raising hackles. The case ...

Diplomatic relations between Germany and the US are now at a new and unexpected low following the decision taken by Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to demand that a senior CIA head of station should leave the country with immediate effect.

US Secretary of State John Kerry last night brokered a deal with Afghanistan's two presidential election candidates that is hoped will resolve a dispute over the result of last month's vote.

Winners and losers from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Argentina have won the World Cup twice; Germany have won it three times. Argentina have lost the final twice; Germany have lost it three times. A mighty symmetry balances the last two teams standing ahead of the 2014 World Cup final in Maracana.

Dan Gaspar's unforgettable World Cup moment arrived not in one of Brazil's frenzied stadiums, filled with their uninhibited joy and extra-time heartache. It came with security forces surrounding the Iranian soccer team.

IT is clear why David Cameron mentioned the brutal Islamic terror group ISIS when launching plans for new anti-terror laws lasts week.

Olympic champion Ian Thorpe has reportedly revealed that he is gay in an interview with Michael Parkinson.

Israel is not ruling out a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip if it results in a significant change in the situation inside Gaza and a restoration of quiet to the South, diplomatic officials said Saturday night.

Opinion: A unilateral declaration by Barzani would be a mistake

In country after country, Islamic fundamentalists are measuring their own religious devotion by the degree to which they suppress or assault those they see as heretics, writes syndicated columnist Nicholas D. Kristof.

The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians living in the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate "for their own safety". Chief military spokesman Brigadier General Motti Almoz said Israel planned to hit the area with heavy force in the next 24 hours as an offensive against militants in the area is stepped...

Thousands of panicked refugees have fled from the main remaining rebel strongholds in eastern Ukraine.

Nineteen people have been arrested suspected of vandalism during anti-World Cup protests in Rio de Janeiro.

Protestors in Iran's capital have demanded that state television boost "the culture of the veil and chastity" in its programming.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - It might not be the way Brazilians wanted the World Cup to end but Sunday's final between Argentina and Germany will provide a nerve-jangling climax to the best tournament in history - even though the goals that have lit it up may not flow.

>RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said on Saturday talk of his stepping down after the World Cup final was "irrelevant" given the importance of the impending showdown with Germany. Sabella's agent told Argentine radio on Friday that he was planning to leave the job regardless of...

Games Today (Wuhan Gymnasium, Wuhan, China) 2:45 p.m. – Singapore vs Jordan 5:15 p.m. – Indonesia vs Iran 7:30 p.m. – China vs India Games Tomorrow (Wuhan Gymnasium, Wuhan, China) 2:45 p.m. – Philippines vs Singapore 5:15 p.m. – India vs Indonesia 7:30 p.m.

VIENNA: Iranian chief negotiator in nuclear talks in Vienna warned on Saturday that Tehran is ready to walk away if "excessive" Western demands cause a failure, a day before foreign ministers try to inject momentum.

Barcelona, July 12 (IANS/EFE) FC Barcelona said they have reached an agreement for the transfer of goalkeeper Oier OlazAibal to Granada CF.

By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - (This story has been corrected to say Messi has started every match, not played every minute)) It might not be the way Brazilians wanted the World Cup to end but Sunday's final between Argentina and Germany will provide a nerve-jangling climax to...

Eight Palestinians have died in fresh Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip and two explosions have been heard in the Jerusalem area, according to reports. Gaza health ministry spokesman Ashraf al Qudra told AFP the eight were killed in Gaza City, central El-Bureij and northern Jabaliya and included a woman...

Iran’s foreign minister has called for an “immediate end” to Israel’s bombing of Gaza and criticised the United States for not restraining its most important Middle Eastern ally.

The Barcelona forward is constantly compared to his compatriot and now has the opportunity to match him by winning the greatest prize of all

A German side eyeing a place in history will attempt to wreak Lionel Messi’s dream of a World Cup coronation with Argentina tomorrow as the month-long football carnival hits a climax at the Maracana Stadium.

(MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Rlin July 11 (QNA) -Germany's foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier supports a fresh start in relations with the United States. This comes after re...

(MENAFN - Arab News) RAMADI Iraq: Iraqi forces battled a militant attack on the key city of Ramadi Friday while Baghdad accused the Kurds of seizing oil fields further dashing hope...

The US Congress will support the extension of Iran’s nuclear talks, despite calls by Republicans and some democrats to abandon negotiations and impose tougher sanctions against Tehran, US lawmakers and congressional aides say.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A four-time world player of the year, Argentina's Lionel Messi is gifted with talents that most footballers can only dream of. What makes him special is that he possesses not just one or two but a combination of special skills that give him an edge...

July 12, 2014: In Ukraine the Russian backed Donbas separatists have suffered serious defeats in the last few weeks and are further weakened by internal disputes and less support from Russia.

It's hard to top the star power at this year's World Cup final. Both teams are stacked with talents, and many of the top professional leagues across Europe will be represented as well. Germany is basically Bayern Munich-lite, with a touch of Arsenal and Real Madrid in the mix, among...

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