Santorum’s push on social issues a challenge for Romney
By John Whitesides WASHINGTON | Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:42pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum’s hard-charging focus on social issues has created a quandary for rival Mitt Romney, who usually prefers to steer clear of such sensitive topics and stress his business credentials. By warning of “the dangers of contraception,” claiming that some pre-natal tests should not be covered by insurers because the tests encourage abortions…
Iran defiant as UN nuclear talks fail
By Fredrik Dahl and Parisa Hafezi VIENNA/TEHRAN | Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:31am EST VIENNA/TEHRAN (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog ended its latest mission to Iran after talks on Tehran’s suspected secret atomic weapons research failed, a setback likely to increase the risk of confrontation with the West. In a defiant response, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran‘s nuclear policies would not change despite mounting international pressure against…
UN watchdog says nuclear talks with Iran failed
By Fredrik Dahl VIENNA | Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:53am EST VIENNA (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it had failed to secure an agreement with Iran during talks over disputed atomic activities and that the Islamic Republic had rejected a request to visit a military site. The failure of the two-day meeting may hamper any resumption of wider nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers…
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UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pietersen leads England to series sweep
Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:29am IST (Adds quotes, details) Feb 21 (Reuters) – Kevin Pietersen’s second successive century led England to a four-wicket victory over Pakistan and a series whitewash after the fourth and final one-day international in Dubai on Tuesday.Pietersen smashed 130 off 153 balls as England reached their target of 238 with four balls to spare.Pakistan‘s 237 was built around half-centuries by Azhar Ali (58) and Asad Shafiq…
Scorpio Horoscope for Feb 20, 2012
Avoid high calorie diet and stick to your exercise. Simply ignore those who approach you for business credit. Travel program made well in advanced might get postponed due to the health problems in the family. Today you will stop a heart from breaking. Listen to the advice given by others-if you really want to be benefited today. news source…