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Nuclear talks with Iran jammed repeatedly over the years

Deep concerns about Iran’s potential nuclear ambitions began to rumble through western capitals in 2002. Satellite photos were made public of Natanz

Switzerland

Iran nuclear talks continue beyond a midnight deadline as the search for a deal goes on

With the original deadline set at midnight, Russia’s Foreign Minister had hastily rejoined nuclear talks with in Iran on Tuesday. Sergei Lavrov had

Switzerland

Pressure on at Iran nuclear talks ahead of midnight deadline

The pressure is on at talks in Switzerland to find a preliminary deal on the Iranian nuclear issue. Tehran is in negotiations with senior officials

Yemen

Global perspectives on Yemen: Overview

Yemen is embroiled in a bitter civil war between Houthi forces, who have captured the capital Sanaa, and troops loyal to the President Abd-Rabbu

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Iran

'Fifty-fifty chance of reaching a nuclear deal with Iran' as deadline for a deal looms

Six world powers and Iran are still struggling to reach a preliminary nuclear deal with only hours to go before a self-imposed deadline. Gloom set

Switzerland

'Positive signals' from Iran nuclear talks, says Kremlin

The Kremlin says there are “positive signals” coming out of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme, but that it is too early to speculate on the

Switzerland

Six world powers to make a final push for a deal over Iran's nuclear programme

Foreign ministers from six world powers and Iran hold their first full meeting today as a deadline to reach a deal over Tehran’s nuclear programme

Switzerland

Iran nuclear talks intensify as deadline for deal looms

It is still touch and go at the Iran nuclear talks in the Swiss resort of Lausanne with a March 31 deadline getting closer and a preliminary accord

Iran

Final push in Iran nuclear talks as March 31 deadline looms

It is make-or-break time in nuclear talks between six world powers and Iran. With a March 31 deadline fast approaching for a preliminary deal, the

Yemen

Airstrikes in Yemen: "Local people will pay a heavy price"

Saudi Arabia is leading a military operation against Iranian allied Houthi militia in Yemen. To discuss the implications, and the consequences for

Cinema

Iranian Muhammad film aims to introduce prophet to the world

Putting any religion on the silver screen is almost certain to court controversy so it is no surprise a new biopic about the Prophet Muhammad has

Yemen

Saudi-led airstrikes against Iranian-allied militia in Yemen condemned in Tehran

Warplanes have targeted Shi'ite Muslim Houthi forces in Yemen for a second day

Yemen

Yemen: a tinderbox in a Saudi-Iranian 'Cold War' shadow

Strategically important at the crossroads between East and West, Yemen’s four-year political crisis has recently been escalating into a full-blown

World News

'Death to America': Iran's Supreme Leader accuses the US of 'bullying'

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses the US of 'bullying' as the deadline looms for an agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme.

United Kingdom

Nowruz celebrations mark the start of spring

Switzerland

Deadlocked Iran nuclear talks suspended

Iran and six world powers have broken off nuclear talks in Lausanne. Negotiations were suspended so the Iranian delegates could attend the funeral of

United Kingdom

Iranians in London prepare to celebrate Persian New Year

Iranians in London are preparing to celebrate the Persian New Year, Norouz. Norouz was recognised in 2009 by UNESCO as part of Humanity’s Intangible

Iran

Obama administration, Congress clash again over nuclear deal with Iran

Iran

Focus falls on Lausanne once again for progress in Iran nuclear talks

Lausanne, Switzerland has once again become the venue for talks aimed at producing a framework agreement on curbing Iran’s nuclear programme. The

Switzerland

'Gaps remain..... but there's some progress' in talks to restrict Iran's nuclear programme

Talks between European negotiators and Iranian diplomats over Tehran’s nuclear programme are said to be reaching a crucial point. The negotiations