No halt to enrichment, warns Iran
Published: 21 August, 2006, 12:22
Iran looked ahead to an August 31 deadline and said it would not meet United Nations demands to stop enriching uranium. A formal response to the UN call is due on Tuesday.
The foreign ministry spoke of “a multi-faceted response” to the international ultimatum but said any solution could come only through negotiations. The nation faces possible political and economic sanctions.
18.08.2006, 10:02
Twelfth day miners strike in ChileThe world’s biggest copper mine – the Escondida in Chile – has suspended operations as a strike by union workers enters its twelfth day. According to the company’s management, the decision was taken after workers blocked access roads |
21.08.2006, 12:27
Pankisi: refugee chief views life in the gorgeUnited Nations Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Gutteres visited displaced Chechens living in Georgia's Pankisi gorge, as many there hoped increasing stability in Chechnya would allow a return home. |
