World Sep 26 UN Security Council rejects Russia and China’s resolution to delay sanctions on Iran The U.N. Security Council on Friday rejected another last-ditch effort to delay the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program a day before the deadline and after Western countries claimed that weeks of meetings failed to result in…
World Aug 28 European nations start process to impose a ‘snapback’ of Iran nuclear sanctions at UN The mechanism, known as "snapback," could freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and put renewed sanctions on its ballistic missile program.
World Aug 27 IAEA chief gets special police protection over threats as deadline approaches over Iran sanctions The IAEA's confirmation Wednesday comes after threats from Iran amid tensions over its nuclear program. The IAEA declines to say what exactly prompted Rafael Grossi to receive protection from an elite police unit.
World Jun 12 UN nuclear watchdog censures Iran, a move that could lead to restored sanctions The decision Thursday could lead to further tensions and set in motion an effort to restore United Nations sanctions on Tehran later this year.
World May 31 Iran increases stock of near weapons-grade uranium, UN nuclear agency says The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency says that as of May 17, Iran has amassed 408.6 kilograms (900.8 pounds) of uranium enriched up to 60 percent.
World Feb 26 Iran speeds production of near weapons-grade uranium, IAEA says, as tensions with U.S. increase The report says that as of Feb. 8, Iran has 605.8 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60%, up by more than 200 pounds since the IAEA's last report in November.
World Feb 15 Suspect in fatal stabbing in Austria had possible Islamic State connection, officials say Austrian authorities said the stabbing of six people that left a 14-year-old boy dead was carried out by a man with possible connections to the Islamic State group who appeared to have acted alone.
World Jan 04 Austria’s chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second time.
World Nov 19 Iran increases its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says The U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.
World Sep 30 Europe’s far-right celebrates Austrian election win, but political future there uncertain European far-right and nationalist parties are celebrating the far-right Freedom Party’s win in Austria’s election.