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19 July 2008 15:56 BST

US and Iran set for nuclear talks

Talks between EU and Iran – and attended by US – set to take place over Tehran's uranium enrichment

Talks are due to take place today between the EU, US and Iran over Tehran's controversial nuclear programme.

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