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World powers to debate increasing Iran nuclear sanctions

The six world powers will meet on Friday in Brussels to discuss what measures could be applied against Iran as further penalty for its refusal to halt its nuclear enrichment program.
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November 19, 2009

The six world powers will meet on Friday in Brussels to discuss what measures could be applied against Iran as further penalty for its refusal to halt its nuclear enrichment program.

The group includes the United Nations Security Council’s permanent members plus Germany. Announcement of the meeting came hours after United States President Barack Obama said Washington has begun talking with its allies about fresh penalties against Iran for defying Western efforts to halt its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

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