Iran and U.S. clash over strategy against ISIS
The article analyzes the widening gap between Iran and the United States as talks on Iran’s nuclear program proceed. It notes Tehran’s refusal to join a coalition against ISIS, Zarif’s critique of the Paris coalition, and the distrust complicating regional cooperation with Sunni Arab states and Turkey amid the fight in Iraq and Syria.
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Iran and U S Paths Diverge in Syrian and Nuclear Talks
Trudy Rubin notes Iran's foreign minister and U N talks on Syria diverge from U S aims. Zarif says Iran could push for unity in Syria if allowed, while Assad remains resistant to reform. Nuclear negotiations in New York face a risky November deadline with no clear breakthrough.
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Almanac items for September 22 2014
Today marks autumn as the 265th day of 2014. Notable birthdays include Michael Faraday Charles Huggins Andrea Bocelli Joan Jett Tom Felton and others. Huggins won the 1966 Nobel Prize for hormones and cancer research. Willie Mays hit his 600th homer in 1969. Gene Tunney’s 1927 Long Count purse was 990 446 dollars. Moon phase between last quarter and new.
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Pay voters to vote in Los Angeles ethics clash
George Will argues the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission proposes paying voters to boost turnout, calling the idea an unacceptable government gimmick. The piece critiques universal nonpartisan primaries, political apathy, and the cost benefit of using financial inducements to influence elections.
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Insurance weasels ruin a teen claim and rental bill
A reader vents about insurance delays after a minor accident involving his son. The other driver vanishes, the claim sits under review, and rental charges pile up while policies oddly limit liability. The piece ends with an apology to weasels and a contact.
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