Iran and US prepare ground for nuclear talks
MUSCAT, Oman - Iran&s top diplomat arrived in Oman on Saturday and began laying the groundwork for high-stakes nuclear talks with the United States that are unfolding under the threat of military action.

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Hamas expects ‘real progress& in talks to end Gaza war
GAZA CITY - Hamas expects &real progress& towards a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza, an official said, as senior leaders from the Palestinian movement hold talks with Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Saturday.

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Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites, disrupting travel
BEIJING - China's capital hunkered down on Saturday as rare typhoon-like gales swept northern regions, forcing the closure of historic sites and disrupting travel while bringing late snowfalls and hailstone showers in some areas.

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Iran seeks ‘real and fair& deal in nuclear talks with US
TEHRAN — Iran is seeking a "real and fair" agreement with the United States on its nuclear programme, a senior aide to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Friday, setting the stage for a diplomatic showdown this weekend in Oman.

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Hong Kong's Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will keep its ban on pilots and cabin crew carrying power banks on flights, but has acknowledged the inconvenience and pledged to provide them with the devices at overseas layovers.

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Massive black hole ‘waking up& in Virgo constellation
PARIS - A massive black hole at the heart of a galaxy in the constellation Virgo is &waking up&, shooting out intense X-ray flares at regular intervals that have puzzled scientists, a study said on Friday.

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