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Sinn Fein: Belfast talks over, new pact possible

Sinn Fein: Belfast talks over, new pact possible

By SHAWN POGATCHNIK, Associated Press Writer– 11 mins ago
DUBLIN – The Irish Catholic party Sinn Fein halted marathon negotiations to save Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government on Thursday and said it’s now up to the Protestant side to accept a compromise deal.
Sinn Fein negotiator Gerry Kelly told reporters that the talks — begun Jan. 25 under the direction [...]

UK: Talks to approve Taliban reconciliation plan

UK: Talks to approve Taliban reconciliation plan

LONDON – An international conference on Afghanistan will likely endorse a program to lure Taliban fighters to lay down their weapons, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday.
Britain will host talks Thursday in London regarding strategy in Afghanistan, including the Afghan government’s plan to pay Taliban fighters return to mainstream society.
He told reporters it is [...]

Merkel calls for more sanctions against Iran

Merkel calls for more sanctions against Iran

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will prepare possible further sanctions against Iran in the coming weeks if there is no change in Tehran’s stance on its disputed nuclear program, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.
Six world powers, including Germany, discussed the prospects for further sanctions over Iran’s nuclear work in New York on Saturday but China [...]

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