Geneva
Senior Iranian UN diplomat in Geneva seeks asylum in Switzerland - report
Alireza Jeyrani Hokmabad asked for asylum in Swiss territory not only for himself but also for his family after leaving his workplace.
UN spends approximately $100 million in funding to target Israel yearly, new report shows
Zelensky says Ukrainian delegation on its way to US for talks
UN claims 'increasing' Israeli attacks on Lebanese civilians, 127 killed since ceasefire
Iran set to receive $450 million payment, second of its kind, under nuclear deal
Unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of nuclear deal; eventually Tehran will have access to full $4.2 billion as part of sanctions relief.
US and Iran meet privately, in public agreement on stakes of nuclear talks
Senator McCain and Secretary Clinton offer different perspectives on new sanctions legislation; Zarif says it would be a 'disaster' if talks fail.
Iran receives $500 million installment, says it won't give up centrifuge research
Funds unfrozen in first phase, others to be distributed throughout six-month period; Zarif says Iran not willing to give up centrifuge research.
Syrian parties dig in on positions at Geneva 2 summit
US: No place for Assad in future regime; "The right to lead a country does not come from torture," says Kerry, as the two parties meet for the first time since beginning of Syrian conflict.
Assad regime, Syrian rebels begin talking peace at Geneva summit
Peace effort is plagued with low expectations that any progress can be made to pause the bloodshed.
In last-minute reversal, UN's Ban invites Iran to Syria talks
US demands Iran publicly accept Geneva communique.
Israel to preside over world disarmament organization for month
This is the second time Israel will assume rotating role to head UN-linked Conference on Disarmament.
Iran to have access to $4.2 billion in foreign exchange assets
Iran has about $100 billion in assets all together; first phase of deal implementation, lifting some sanctions, to give access to limited portion.
World powers and Iran to resume nuclear talks in February
New round of talks will be first after interim deal goes into effect later this month; will include six world powers, Iranian FM Zarif.
Iranian Nuclear chief: Nuclear bill would have consequences
Bill calls for enrichment up to 60%; at least 218 of 390 Iranian MPs express support for legislation.
