Vienna
Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation
The Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna amid protests and a boycott by five countries over Israel’s participation.
My Word: The sounds that drown out the music - opinion
Europe must remember the reason Eurovision was formed or risk losing it completely - editorial
Beirut accuses Tehran of violating Vienna Convention in complaint to UN
Officials at Iran nuclear talks seek help from political bosses
Diplomats say negotiations are progressing but moving too slowly to reach an agreement before restrictions on Iran's nuclear activities contained in the 2015 deal have been irreversibly hollowed out.
Going ballistic in Vienna - opinion
That the first JCPOA was a total failure, thanks to Iranian violations and loophole-manipulations, did not put a dent in Team Biden’s resolve to resuscitate it. This isn’t surprising.
Meet IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: The man central to the Iran nuclear issue
Is one man more important than the US, EU and Israel on the Iran nuclear issue?
Rob Malley’s Deputy Special Envoy for Iran, Richard Nephew, leaves position
The Wall Street Journal first reported on Monday that Nephew has left the team and did not participate in the Vienna talks since early December, citing differences of opinions within the team.
'Decisive' moment nears as West says weeks left to salvage Iran nuclear deal
Western diplomats have previously indicated they were hoping to have a breakthrough over the next few weeks, but sharp differences remain with the toughest issues still unresolved.
Iran hostage crisis survivor to go on hunger strike to free hostages
"The hostage crisis hasn't ended for many others: Americans and Westerners who are now being held as bargaining chips in Iran. There are at least two dozen of them."
Iran foreign minister to discuss strategic agreement with China
China became a lifeline for Iran's economy after the US withdrew in 2018 from a nuclear agreement agreed between major powers and Tehran.
US will work with Israel on tougher Iran stance in wake of Vienna - opinion
Appeasing and reassuring Israel is important to avoid unilateral Israeli military action against Iran, and it supports the White House’s ability to break the deadlock on the Iranian nuclear issue.
In Germany and Austria, grandmothers take on the far right
The rise in right-wing antisemitism in German-speaking countries was the catalyst for Susanne Scholl, a retired television journalist.
US, Iran say progress made in nuclear negotiations
After weeks of doubts concerning Iran, the US State Department said there had been "moderate progress" in nuclear talks.
