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- Iran still not ready to speak directly to US at talks in Vienna - Russian envoy
Mikhail Ulyanov stated that the working process aimed at the return to the JCPOA could be considered launched
Tass. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:11:34 +0300. - US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal
Iran's nuclear advances add an air of urgency as the sides meet in Vienna after a five-month pause.
BBC News. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:54:44 GMT. - Switzerland signs Air2030 contracts
Switzerland has signed for both the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and the Raytheon Patriot ground-based air-defence systems (GBADS) to fulfil its ...
Janes 360. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:35:17 Z. - Amid pessimism and mistrust, Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna after lengthy gap
The talks set to begin on Monday in Vienna are the first since June
Borzou Daragahi. The Independent. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:18:32 GMT. - Iran nuclear talks: A breakdown of the Vienna negotiations
Since then-President Donald Trump withdrew from the agreement in 2018, Iran has raced forward with its nuclear program, making it all but impossible to simply turn back the clock. ...
Fox News. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:41:42 GMT. - Why Iran may become a latent nuclear state
The gloom over Vienna nuclear talks could bring doom to the Middle East.
Al Jazeera. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:59:39 +0000. - Switzerland votes to KEEP Covid restrictions in place - as country records suspected case of Omicron
Final results showed 62 per cent of voters supporting the legislation, which is already in force, which only allows people with vaccine passports to attend public events.
Daily Mail. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:06:23 +0000. - Covid Law in Switzerland Is Approved in a Vote
After weeks of heated debate and protests, voters backed using Covid certificates that are required to enter public spaces.
Noele Illien. New York Times. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:48:17 +0000. - World Powers, Iran Resume Talks To Revive Nuclear Deal
Negotiations to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have restarted in Vienna after a five-month hiatus during which Iran elected a new hard-line president.
Radio Liberty. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 04:53:47 +0000. - Earps the 'difference-maker' in England win over Austria - Wiegman
England manager Sarina Wiegman says goalkeeper Mary Earps "made a difference" in their 1-0 win over Austria.
BBC News. Sat, 27 Nov 2021 16:26:37 GMT.
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Facts About the Alpine States
The Swiss Confederation's capital city is Berne, and its national currency is the Swiss Franc. The primary languages used in Switzerland are German, French, and Italian; in 2020, the estimated population of Switzerland was 8,654,622.
The Republic of Austria's capital city is Vienna, and its currency is the Euro. The primary language used in Austria is German, and in 2020, the estimated population of Austria was 9,006,398.
The Republic of Slovenia's capital city is Ljubljana, and its currency is the Tolar. The country's national language is Slovene, and its estimated population in 2020 was 2,078,938.
The Principality of Liechtenstein's capital city is Vaduz, and its currency is the Swiss Franc. The Alemannic German dialect is spoken in Liechtenstein, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 38,128.