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UN: Iran cuts down on some, but not all nuke technology

Iran has started cutting back on some nuclear technology, which could be reengineered to make nuclear weapons, in line with a deal with six world powers, a U.N. nuclear agency report said Wednesday. However, diplomats familiar with the report cautioned that the country is keeping thousands of...

Turkish prime minister asked to form new government

Turkey’s president on Tuesday officially asked Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to form a new government following the Nov. 1 general election. “Mr. President accepted Konya deputy and Chairman of the Justice and Development Party Ahmet Davutoglu at the presidential complex and has tasked...

Bomb downed plane in Egypt, says Russian security chief

The Russian plane that crashed in Egypt on Oct. 31, killing all 224 passengers and crew, was brought down by a bomb, the Russian security chief said late Monday. According to Alexander Bortnikov, head of Russia’s FSB security service, a bomb downed the plane.  The plane...