Why Chinese Mineral Buyers are Eyeing Congo

A US law aimed at getting the military and armed groups out of Congo’s mineral mines is having an unintended effect American and European companies that can’t certify that Congo minerals are “conflict-free” are pulling out. And Chinese mineral buyers are moving in.

Iran to hold talks over nuclear program

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International attempts to get Iran to stop enriching uranium have gotten nowhere. Today, it was announced that the United States and other world powers will soon try again. They will hold talks with Iran in two weeks. The discussions will concentrate on Tehran’s latest proposals for dealing with the controversy over its nuclear program. We speak with Lawrence Korb, who is senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. Download MP3

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