U.S. pushes UN sanctions on Iran nuclear program
The United States and allies seek a United Nations Security Council vote on new Iran sanctions. Gates predicts passage and notes follow-on unilateral penalties. The draft resolution would restrict ballistic missile activity, curb Iranian mining investments, and ban certain heavy weapons, with asset freezes on listed entities.
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Japan names Cabinet as Kan seeks reforms amid debt and elections
Tokyo AP Kan named his cabinet and vowed to tackle rising debt while facing looming elections for the upper house. Analysts say his reform image may not sustain sweeping changes as he inherits the Futenma base dispute and a weakened DPJ after Hatoyama. He pledges to honor the US Okinawa base pact while easing Okinawa’s burden.
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