France urges Iran to start new nuclear talks

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon urged Iran on Friday to resume talks with world powers on its nuclear program to avoid new sanctions. Fillon, speaking during a visit to Tunisia, welcomed new American willingness to negotiate with Iran.

European officials are working to set up the first international discussions on Iran's nuclear program since US President Barack Obama took office in January. Iran's foreign minister said Thursday his country was preparing a set of new proposals aimed at restarting the talks. (AP)