"We discussed concepts which can serve as the base for negotiations and we have put forth ideas to unblock the current situation. We have agreed to work on this in the coming two weeks. This indicates that the capacity to resolve the issue exists. I don't want to exaggerate but the potential is there." Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani believes there is a "capacity" to resolve the standoff over Tehran's nuclear drive, according to an interview published here Sunday. "We will suspend attacks on oil installations for one month--a period which we hope the government will take advantage of to ruminate on positive and realistic measures towards a just peace in the Delta." The latest attacks in Nigeria came on the heels of a pledge Saturday by the country's main rebel group, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, that it would cease hostilities to allow for dialog. Updated: June 4, 2007
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