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Tehran optimistic over talks with EU

TEHRAN (AP) — Iran said Sunday that a resumption of talks with Europe over Tehran’s controversial nuclear programme could lead to important results. But Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi reiterated that Iran would not accept conditions to the talks, which broke off in August. “If Europeans respect our right, …

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Many Iraqi voters want Americans to go home

BAGHDAD — Anti-Western feeling is running high ahead of Iraq’s election this month and many voters think sending US troops home should be the priority of the next government, an informal survey by Reuters indicated. Campaigning for the December 15 parliamentary election has not focused much on the US-led occupation, …

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US policy on Iran called ineffective

WASHINGTON — In its drive to build an international consensus against Iran developing nuclear weapons, the Bush administration has made a significant concession but failed to develop an effective strategy for resolving one of its greatest challenges, experts say.

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