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World powers, Iran in new attempt to reach nuclear deal
World powers aim to reach a preliminary deal to curb Iran's nuclear program in politically charged talks resuming in Geneva on Wednesday.
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Netanyahu visits Russia to lobby against Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Russia on Wednesday to appeal for tougher terms in a nuclear accord with Iran after failing to convince the United States that world powers are pursuing a bad deal.
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Afghan-U.S. security pact in limbo day before crucial Kabul debate
The text of a U.S.-Afghan pact that sets out a blueprint for military cooperation after most foreign troops pull out next year was unfinished on Wednesday, a day before thousands of Afghan elders were due to start debating it.
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As U.S. default threatened, banks took extraordinary steps
As the United States threatened to default on its debt last month, major U.S. banks set up war rooms, spent many millions of dollars on contingency planning and, in some cases, even prepared to underwrite federal government benefits.
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German parties say EU may not be able to let Turkey join
The European Union may not be able to accept Turkey as a member, German parties negotiating a coalition government have said, while making clear the EU's "privileged relationship" with Ankara should be developed further.
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Russia's Lavrov criticizes EU pressure on Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the European Union on Tuesday of putting "unforgivable pressure" on Ukraine to sign a free trade pact with the EU.
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China reform plans lift world shares to 6-year high
World shares hit a near six-year high on Monday, boosted by signs of ambitious economic reform in China and the prospect of extended stimulus in the United States.
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EU launches new drive to end deadlock over Ukraine's Tymoshenko
European Union envoys will make another attempt this week to break a deadlock over jailed Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko that has jeopardized plans by the EU and Ukraine to sign a landmark trade and cooperation deal.
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