World Leaders Reach Tentative Deal In Iranian Nuclear Talks
Iran and six world powers announced Thursday that they have reached a framework that puts them on track for a nuclear deal within three months.
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President Obama Praises Tentative Iranian Nuclear Deal
In a Rose Garden statement, President Obama said the tentative deal is the beginning of a historic understanding. Negotiators announced Thursday that they've reached the outlines of a nuclear deal.
Framework Nuclear Deal Could Be Good News For Iran's Oil Sector
If a final agreement is reached, crippling sanctions on Iran's oil industry could be lifted. But the oil sector faces a number of challenges before ramping up production.
Next Stage For Iran Nuclear Talks Faces Multiple Challenges
As much effort as it's taken to get Iran to agree to limit its nuclear ambitions, it will be a monumental sell for the administration to get Congress and key Mideast allies to go along with the deal.
ISIS Militants Close In On Area Near Syrian Capital
In Syria, the self-proclaimed Islamic State, also known as ISIS, is gaining ground in an area on the edge of the capital Damascus. The area called Yarmouk was once a Palestinian refugee camp.
Red Cross Plans To Fly Supplies, Medical Workers Into Yemen
When they arrive, medical teams and rescue workers will try to help those caught in the fighting. Three Yemen Red Crescent volunteers have died in the past week.
Netanyahu: 'I'm Not Trying To Kill Any Deal' With Iran
The Israeli leader, who appeared on CNN and NBC, urged the U.S. and Western powers to seek a better agreement to limit Tehran's nuclear program.
Lifting Sanctions Would Be Watershed Moment For Iranian Businessman
A framework was announced last week to curb Iran's nuclear program. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Iranian businessman Rouzbeh Pirouz about how the proposal will affect his business.
Palestinian Camp In Syria Reportedly Seized By Extremist Fighters
The self-declared Islamic State and al-Qaida's Syrian affiliate, al-Nusra Front, appear to have cooperated on an assault to capture the camp earlier this week.
Tribal Fighters Lay Siege To Al-Qaida In Coastal Town
The coalition of tribesmen have vowed to expel fighters from the extremist group and restore order to the Gulf of Aden port.