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June 17, 2014

US, Iran may use nuclear talks to discuss Iraq
Vienna (AFP) June 16, 2014
Washington said Monday it might use a critical fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and world powers to discuss with Tehran possible cooperation on tackling the crisis raging in Iraq. The United States and Iran, which have been bitter foes for more than 30 years, are both deeply concerned by a major insurgency by Sunni militants who have overrun swathes of Iraq over the past week. A senior US official said that as a result "there may be some conversations" with Iranian negotiators on the si ... read more

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Dutch fear new European jihadi wave after ISIL success Recent military successes by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) will encourage a new wave of European jihadist fighters to join the conflict, the Dutch government said Monday. ... more		Militants battle Iraq forces as US weighs drone strikes Militants battled Iraqi security forces for control of a strategic northern town on Monday, prompting half the area's population to flee, as Washington weighed drone strikes against jihadist fighters leading the charge. ... more		A 'city-killer' asteroid might hit Earth -- how worried should we be? ISS Crew Demonstrates Robotics and Monitors Environmental Conditions Asteroid Bennu comes from a long-lost salty world with ingredients for life		US will not consult Iran on military action in Iraq The United States said Monday it is open to discussions with Iran on the crisis in Iraq but ruled out consulting with Tehran on any potential military action. ... more
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French arms exports to top 7 bn euros in 2014: minister French arms exports are expected to top 7 billion euros ($9.5 billion) this year after a rebound in global orders, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Monday. ... more		China executes 13 for Xinjiang 'terrorist attacks' China executed 13 people Monday for "terrorist attacks" in the violence-wracked northwestern region of Xinjiang, state media said, as death sentences were issued over a suicide car crash at Beijing's Tiananmen Square. ... more		Quantum factors elevate plant energy transport efficiency Small temperature rise could triple Earth heat hazard Novel algorithm taps global fibre networks to enhance earthquake warnings		China sentences three to death for Tiananmen attack: CCTV Three people were sentenced to death Monday over a deadly suicide car crash in Beijing's symbolic heart Tiananmen Square, state-run media said, in China's latest move against militants from restive, mainly Muslim Xinjiang. ... more
US Army opens probe into ex-POW Bergdahl's disappearance The US Army has launched an investigation into why Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl went missing and was later captured by Afghan insurgents in 2009, officials said Monday. ... more		Heating pad companies set for takeover Two U.S. companies producing produce magnesium-based heating pads for military ration packs are being acquired by Britain's Luxfer Holdings PLC. ... more		West evacuates Iraq staff as US-Iran talks broached Western embassies began evacuating staff from Baghdad Monday despite Iraq's claim it was repelling militants who have captured vast amounts of territory in a lightning offensive that has shaken regional stability. ... more		US condemns 'horrifying' Iraq massacre by ISIL militants The United States on Sunday condemned a "horrifying" massacre by Islamic militants said to have killed hundreds of Iraqi soldiers as they advanced on the capital after seizing vast swathes of northern Iraq. ... more

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