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- All sides declare victory in historic Iran nuclear deal
Iran and the US hailed an accord that temporarily halts Iran's nuclear program and offers sanctions relief – but holds major political risks for both President Obama and Iran's President Rouhani.
- Why Israel sees ‘historic’ Iran nuclear deal as dangerous appeasement
While the deal freezes growth in Iran’s nuclear capabilities, Israel says it doesn’t curtail Tehran’s ability to create a nuclear bomb in short order.
- Iran deal this time? Kerry zips back to Geneva to 'help narrow' differences.
The State Department announced Kerry's hasty departure back to the Iran nuclear talks, but refrained from predicting success after Kerry similarly rushed back to Geneva two weeks ago.
- Drawn-out nuclear negotiations push Iranians 'into Khamenei's lap'
Iranian citizens are anxiously following nuclear talks in Geneva and some feel that world powers are pushing too hard for concessions.
- OpinionMorocco's suppression of Western Sahara could fuel regional instability
King Mohammed VI is seeking US backing for Morocco’s claim to the disputed territory of Western Sahara where the Sahrawi people await a vote on independence. Suppressing this option for the Sahrawis could push younger generations to violence, further destabilizing North Africa.
- Another dubious conspiracy theory that won't die: Lockerbie bombing
A longtime advocate for the families of victims of Pan Am Flight 103, which was destroyed by a bomb over Lockerbie bomber, takes aim at an element of persistent conspiracy theories around the event.
- London captivity shows trafficking is pervasive
Three women in London were allegedly rescued from three decades of modern-day slavery.
- Exposing China's cyber espionage campaign hasn't lessened scope, US says
'China has not reduced its cyber intrusions against the United States despite recent public exposure of Chinese cyber espionage in technical detail,' a commission set up by Congress to monitor US-China ties reported.
- Foes of an Iran nuclear deal refocus on containing the damage
Realizing they cannot prevent an interim nuclear deal from being reached in Geneva, opponents now are looking to ensure that a 'bad deal' doesn't open a door to Iran getting a nuclear weapon.
- What is a loya jirga anyways?
A grand council of elders in Afghanistan is debating the presence of US troops in the country beyond 2014. What is it and how does it work?
- Are food and water really the priority in a humanitarian crisis?
A massive aid effort is underway in the Philippines to help the survivors of a destructive storm.
- Israeli military goes off message on Iran nuclear talks
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fiercely opposes a deal with Iran, but the Israeli military puts a more positive spin on how a deal could bolster regional stability.
- Karzai tells Afghan loya jirga that US not to be trusted
Apparently, today's loya jirga doesn't have final say on whether a deal to keep US forces in the country after all.
- Nuclear talks: What does Iran have the 'right' to do?
Negotiators open a new round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program today. On the agenda: defining Iran's 'right' to enrich uranium.
- Jihadi groups 'devour' Syria's revolutionary children
The influx of brutal foreign fighters into Syria's war has intensified infighting within the opposition, forcing activists out of the fight entirely.
- In rare move, drone strike reaches beyond tribal area, targets Pakistani province
The morning strike on a religious school killed at least five people, including the second leader of the militant Haqqani network to die this month.
- Afghanistan and US reach security agreement? Close, but not quite.
Afghan tribal leaders now get to decide whether US troops can stay, balancing the indignity of relying on foreigners with their fear of the Taliban - and their fear of losing US money.
- Geneva negotiators see few options if Iran nuclear talks fail
A third round of talks begins today, and prospects for a deal on Iran's nuclear program have never been better.
- OpinionUS must pressure African governments for access to Kony's LRA safe havens
With the help of US military advisers, African forces have made progress in the push to apprehend Joseph Kony and his Lord’s Resistance Army, but challenges remain. The US, UN, and African Union must pressure the region's governments to allow access to LRA safe havens.
- OpinionMake no mistake, America: Sanctions didn't force Iran into nuclear talks
As the third round of talks on Iran's nuclear program begins in Geneva, the US must realize it was the election of Hassan Rouhani, not sanctions alone, that brought Iran to the negotiating table. Continuing sanctions will undermine the new government's efforts for a peace deal.