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July 14, 2015

Iran, major powers trumpet historic nuclear deal
Vienna (AFP) July 14, 2015
Major powers clinched a historic deal Tuesday aimed at ensuring Iran does not obtain the nuclear bomb, opening up Tehran's stricken economy and potentially ending decades of bad blood with the West. Reached on day 18 of marathon talks in Vienna, the accord is aimed at resolving a 13-year standoff over Iran's nuclear ambitions after repeated diplomatic failures and threats of military action. It was hailed by Iran, the United States, the European Union and NATO but branded a "historic mistake" by ... read more

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