Iran has been given 30 days to return to the negotiating table or face isolation, foreign ministers from the US and five other major powers warned. "Iran has a choice between isolation brought about through [uranium] enrichment" or a return to talks, Germany's foreign minister said. His comments reinforced a deadline in a statement by the UN Security Council, which urged Iran to halt enrichment. Iran has rejected the call, and insists its nuclear activities are peaceful. However, the ministers at the talks in Berlin said the US, Russia, China and Europe remained intent on a "diplomatic solution" to the dispute. The UK's Jack Straw warned sanctions could follow if Iran remained defiant, but Russia ruled out such a move. ... http://news.bbc.co.uk censor News |
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Microsoft defends against EU fine |
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Taylor trial 'may move to Hague' |
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