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US says new Iran response on nuclear deal 'not constructive'
US says new Iran response on nuclear deal 'not constructive'
by  AFP

The United States said Thursday that a new response from Iran on reviving a landmark nuclear deal was "not constructive," a day after European mediators were hopeful at finally crossing the finish line. Iran proposed changes to it -- largely accepted by the Europeans -- to which the United States issued a response through the mediators.

Man arrested for pointing gun at Argentine VP Kirchner: official
Man arrested for pointing gun at Argentine VP Kirchner: official
by  AFP

A man was arrested in Argentina on Thursday for pointing a gun at Vice President Cristina Kirchner, security minister Anibal Fernandez said. Several television channels broadcast footage of the man aiming a gun at the vice president's head from close range as she was getting out of the car that was taking her home in Buenos Aires.

Three dead of mystery pneumonia in Argentina, six others ill
Three dead of mystery pneumonia in Argentina, six others ill
by  AFP

A third person has died this week in Argentina from a type of pneumonia of unknown origin, with the fatalities thus far limited to a single clinic, health authorities said Thursday. Three -- two health personnel and now also a patient at the clinic -- have died since Monday.

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