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• US, Iran expected to begin indirect nuclear talks in Vienna Political deputy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, right, arrives at the Grand Hotel Wien where closed-door nuclear talks with Iran take place in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. | APFriday’s announcement about the indirect talks, to be held through intermediaries, was one of the first signs of tangible progress in efforts to return both nations to the terms of the accord, which restricted Iran’s nuclear program in return for relief from U.S. and international…
• Iran spy TV show ignites controversy for 2nd season A controversial Iranian TV spy thriller is once again generating buzz in the Islamic Republic, drawing the ire of government officials and complaints from viewers Sunday over alleged censorship in the second season finale. The fictional series, titled “Gando,” chronicles the exploits of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard agents — in the style of James Bond or Jason Bourne. Hard-liners and other fans of the show are blaming the government for pulling the second season off the air prematurely, the semiofficial ISNA…
• Oil prices drop sharply as rising coronavirus cases prompt questions about demand recovery (INX) Summary List PlacementOil prices were knocked down Monday as rising COVID-19 infections in Europe and other parts of the world stoked questions about demand recovery after OPEC and its allies decided to increase the output of the commodity. Brent oil futures, the international benchmark, dropped below $62 a barrel and US oil prices fell below $60 a barrel and gave up the gains they made after OPEC late last week said that from May to July it will add about…
• Iran state TV acknowledges ship attacked in Red Sea An Iranian cargo ship believed to be a base for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and anchored for years in the Red Sea off Yemen has been attacked, Iranian state television acknowledged Wednesday. The state TV acknowledgment, citing foreign media, marks the first Iranian comment on the mysterious incident involving the MV Saviz. The ship's long presence in the region, repeatedly criticized by Saudi Arabia, has come as the West and United Nations experts say Iran has provided arms and support…
• No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks By Qassim Absul-Sahra and Samya Kullab | Associated Press BAGHDAD — The mission of U.S. forces in Iraq has shifted to training and advisory roles, allowing for redeployment of combat forces remaining in the country, U.S. and Iraq delegates said Wednesday, after a third round of strategic U.S.-Iraq talks. Statements issued by both sides, however, said the timing of such a redeployment would be determined in upcoming technical talks, without specifying when they would take place. They also stressed the…
• Baylor spoils Gonzaga’s unbeaten season to win its 1st national title Baylor forward Flo Thamba, left, battles for a rebound with Gonzaga forward Drew Timme during the first half of Monday’s national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua dunks the ball during the second half of Monday’s national championship game against Gonzaga at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Sound The gallery will resume inseconds INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 05: Jared Butler #12 of the Baylor Bears and Anton…
• Final Four Photos: UCLA vs. Gonzaga in NCAA Tournament action Check out these photos from the NCAA Tournament Final Four game between the UCLA Bruins and the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, April 3, 2021. UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) drives up court ahead of Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) during the first half of a men’s Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, and UCLA forward Cody Riley fight for the…
• UCLA upset bid of Gonzaga foiled by Jalen Suggs’ game winner UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) drives up court ahead of Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) during the first half of a men’s Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, and UCLA forward Cody Riley fight for the opening tipoff at the start of a men’s Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium…
• Alexander: Jalen Suggs created a March Madness memory UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) drives up court ahead of Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) during the first half of a men’s Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, and UCLA forward Cody Riley fight for the opening tipoff at the start of a men’s Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium…
• Iran prosecutor says 10 indicted for Ukraine plane shootdown Ten officials have been indicted in Iran over the 2020 military shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed 176 people, Iranian media reported Tuesday, an announcement coming just as Tehran begins indirect negotiations with the West over its collapsed nuclear deal with world powers. The timing of the announcement comes after Iran faced withering international criticism last month for releasing a final report into the shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines flight No. PS752 that blamed human error but named…