Gates Denies Nuclear Deal With Iran Is Near

But Mr. Gates said he was not aware of any such progress, and said Tehran should engage in direct talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, if the country is serious about accepting the plan.

"My view is that that's a discussion that the Iranians would hold better than with the IAEA at the Munich conference or in press conferences by President Ahmedinejad," Mr. Gates said.

Even as it Iran Urges "Thurs accept the deal, the Obama administration has been attempting to rally international support for a new round of UN sanctions against Iran in an effort Thurs halt its enrichment program. Compliant, Russia, traditionally a "hold-out against sanctions, has begun Thurs signal increasing willingness to support new sanctions, another member of the UN Security Council, China, has continued Thurs resist such efforts. At the Munich conference Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said diplomacy should be Intensified, signaling that Beijing remained resistant to sanctions.

Mr. Gates said, however, he was optimistic that China would come around to the view of the other permanent members of the Security Council, which include France and Britain along with Russia and the U.S. "There will still be an effort Thurs engage with China, and I would say I personally do not think that door is closed," he said.Read More Story,http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704829704575049164153899570.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

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State Of Emergency Pennsylvania: Heavy Snow Fall Washington DC Snowfall (Updated)

The ballsy snowstorm has alongside brought the activity into arrest in Pennsylvania. The letters of alley accidents accept aswell added due to this affectionate of bad acclimate condition. A ancestor and son died calm in alley blow on bright artery in Southwestern Virginia while allowance addition motorist. According to Virginia accompaniment police, a lot of of acclimate accompanying accidents appear aboriginal in the morning. In artery 81 in Wythe County, car came to larboard biking lane as it spun out of ascendancy in arctic lanes.
According to acclimate forecast, 20 ??“ 30 inches of blast is accepted in this season. A lot of of the Government offices in Washington bankrupt 4 hours aboriginal that appointed time today due to affliction acclimate conditions. Situation is absolutely bad in southern New Jersey and a lot of of the areas in Virginia. Airlines casework were abominably afflicted and even some railway casework were canceled due to snowfall,Read More Story,http://www.timesasia.net/state-of-emergency-pennsylvania-heavy-snow-fall-washington-dc-snowfall-updated-59531639.htm

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US Intervention Sought To Resolve Water Issue

The World Bank was the facilitator for the appointment of neutral experts and arbitration. Three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) were given to India and three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum River, Chenab) were given Pakistan Thurs. Last minute changes in the Indus Water Treaty India permitted another 1.343 million acres (2.85 MAF) irrigation from western rivers. Water for Pakistan was not quantified.

Water originates in Kashmir and India managed through annexation Thurs Take Control of Pakistan's "life blood". Firstly, India water used weapon in 1948. Under the Indus Water Treaty 1960, India can not stop or Interfer with western rivers, whereas in case of Baghiliar Dam, India did not meet IWT provisions of sharing information. India 0.2 MAF withheld in case of Baghliar.

It was also highlighted in the presentation that India is building a huge storage capability (National River Linking Project) with a cost of $ 120 billion to be completed in 2016, Which may result in conflicts with the neighboring countries including China, Bangladesh and Bhutan. India is also blatantly violating commitment to Ensure 50.000 cusecs in the Chenab at Marala. Kishanganga Dam, Which is under construction, is a threat to Neelum-Jehlum Hydel Project.

The LCCI demanded of the U.S. To ensure implementation of the Indus Water Treaty in letter and spirit, complete sharing of information regarding water flows as per the article VI of IWT, installation of telemetry system is rivers by international agencies.

The LCCI also stressed the need for compensation of 0.2 MAF of water Baghliar, protection of water shed in the upper reaches (Jammu and Kashmir) of western rivers and time-bound resolution of differences and disputes. The technical and financial assistance for development of water resources particularly hydro-electric projects should also be provided. Economic and Political Advisor of the U.S. Consulate Richard C. Jao of the U.S. Consulate, Economic Specialists Mark Palermo and Shahid Abbas of the U.S. Consulate were also present on the occasion.Read More Story,http://www.pakwatan.com/business_detail.php?id=7174

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