Thursday, October 17, 2013

IRAN - State of Nuclear Talks With U.S.

"No breakthroughs, but 'substantive' talks begin over Iran's nuclear interests" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 10/16/2013

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SUMMARY:  Though diplomats offered few details, talks in Geneva over Iran's nuclear programs were described as "substantive" and "forward-looking," giving negotiators the opportunity to discuss questions and clarify their positions in greater depth than before.  Ray Suarez reports.



"What parameters and 'thorny issues' are guiding nuclear talks with Iran?" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 10/16/2013

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SUMMARY:  While two-day talks in Geneva over Iran's nuclear program entered "new territory" of negotiations and heralded a change in tone and pragmatism, no major breakthroughs have been made.  What issues may prove to be major sticking points?  Ray Suarez talks to Michael Gordon of The New York Times.

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