Europe, U.S. in Good-Cop, Bad-Cop Roles with Iran
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Iran may be a source of transatlantic tension for now but a shared commitment to curbing its nuclear program could draw Washington and Europe closer in George W. Bush's second term.
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The threat of military action to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions became a central theme Friday at the World Economic Forum, with Germany's leader warning that the Middle East cannot abide another war, a clear message to the United States that is being increasingly echoed throughout Europe.
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In Europe, it's hard for some to think of Condoleezza Rice - Colin Powell's expected replacement as U.S. secretary of state - without recalling the low points in trans-Atlantic relations that grew out of the ...
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The United States said on Friday it was   consulting European governments about possible sanctions   against Iran for intransigence over its nuclear program, but   the EU signaled it wanted to see more dialogue with Tehran.
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Are US Arab allies playing 'good cop' with Ahmadinejad to US 'bad cop'?
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The Americans have the big names. The Europeans have the luck of the Irish.
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The European Union joined the United  States on Wednesday in warning Iran it faced U.N. Security  Council action if it did not cooperate in efforts to end a  stand-off over its nuclear program.
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Long considered something of a junior partner among Europe's elite nations, Italy is carving out a hefty role in world affairs.
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Its plan may be flawed, but at least Europe is taking action. What is the US willing to do?
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Iran may be a source of transatlantic  tension for now but a shared commitment to curbing its nuclear  program could draw Washington and Europe closer in George W.  Bush's second term.
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PARIS One would think it was their leader being elected - and many Europeans believe it is, in a way. In a tremendous show of interest unseen in previous US presidential campaigns, Europeans on both sides
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Iran presents a difficult balancing act for those in power in the U.S. &#151; and those seeking it. For President Bush, condemnation of Tehran's nuclear efforts must now be mixed with diplomacy. U.S. and Iranian ambassadors plan to sit down Monday in Baghdad in a rare direct meeting to discuss stabilizing Iraq.
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European countries trying to persuade Iran to abandon its uranium enrichment program are losing patience with Tehran and may soon be ready to support U.S. demands for tougher action, diplomats say.
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VIENNA, Austria Sept. 15, 2004 - Differences between the United States and Europe over how firmly to deal with Iran and its suspect nuclear program have resulted in the European Union pushing recommendations that ignore American suggestions.
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NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer urged the United States and Europe on Friday to agree a common line on Iran ahead of a summit next month aimed at relaunching transatlantic ties.
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Officials from Britain, France, and Germany are meeting with Iranian representatives in Paris today to discuss European incentives aimed at persuading Tehran to end activities that could lead to developing nuclear weapons.
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In Europe, Bush avoids looking defensive and wins a ringing endorsement by at least one foreign leader