Talks in Vienna seek long term Iran nuclear deal
Six world powers and Iran plan to begin Vienna discussions on February 18 for a broader accord to curb parts of Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for a gradual end to sanctions. The interim November 24 deal, valid six months, freezes sensitive activities while easing some sanctions to aid Iran’s oil economy.
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Iran
Vienna
Tehran
European Union
Catherine Ashton
U.N. Security Council
Germany
Geneva
Syria peace talks stall as second round looms in Geneva
A weeklong first round ends with no progress toward ending the civil war. The government delegation hedges on returning for a 10 day follow up while the United States and Russia clash over pace of chemical weapons destruction. Brahimi notes fragile common ground but says major gaps remain on transitional authority versus fighting terrorism. 1,870 killed during talks, including 450 civilians and 40 from famine and blocked aid.
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Russia
Syria
Washington
Damascus
Moscow
Bashar al-Assad
John
Kerry
Obama
Assad
U.N
Lakhdar Brahimi
Brahimi
Walid al-Moualem
U.S
Friends of Syria
Syrian Observatory For Human Rights
January heat records threaten Brazil economy and water supply
January was the hottest month on record in Sao Paulo and other parts of Brazil amid a severe drought. Authorities warn of water shortages, higher power costs, and possible inflation pressure while energy demand climbs and reservoirs stay low.
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Brazil
Dilma Rousseff
INMET
National Meteorological Institute
Celso Oliveira
Somar Weather Service
United States
Reuter
Braganca Paulista
Employers pledge fair hiring for long-term jobless at White House event
Chief executives from 21 companies including Apple eBay Gap Pacific Gas & Electric 21st Century Fox Walt Disney and Magic Johnson Enterprises signed a pledge not to discriminate against applicants based on unemployment length. The White House aims to extend benefits and boost access as Obama urges Congress to act.
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White House
Apple Inc
eBay Inc
Gap Inc
Pacific Gas & Electric Corp
21St Century Fox Inc
Walt Disney Co
Magic Johnson Enterprises
Barack Obama
Congress
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