7th day of nuclear talks ... Saudi-led strikes kill 35 at Yemen factory ... Obama congratulates Nigerian president-elect

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry and his British and German counterparts are continuing their negotiations with Iran today over curbing its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of crippling sanctions. Iran's deputy foreign minister is telling reporters that if the parties make progress on the text of a joint statement, it could be issued by the end of the day. The foreign ministers of China, France and Russia have already left the talks in Switzerland, now in their seventh day.

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The death toll is up to at least 35 after Saudi-led warplanes today bombed a rebel-controlled factory in a western port city in Yemen. Warplanes bombed Shiite rebel positions in both north and south Yemen, setting off explosions and drawing return fire from anti-aircraft guns.

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco's Interior Ministry says a cell has been dismantled that recruited young Moroccans to fight alongside the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq. The ministry says the cell was based in the northern city of Fez. Last week officials announced the dismantling of a network spread over several cities that planned assassinations against top civilian and military figures. The Interior Ministry says more than 1,300 Moroccans have gone abroad to join extremist groups.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has congratulated the president-elect of Nigeria, saying the country's election has "shown the world the strength" of the African country's commitment to democratic ideals. President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat to former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari (moo-HAH'-mah-doo boo-HAH'-ree). Jonathan's address to the nation opened the way for a peaceful and unprecedented transition of power in Africa's richest and most populous state.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A South Korean man who came to the U.S. as a child more than 30 years ago faces a deportation hearing tomorrow in Oregon because his adoptive parents never pursued his citizenship. Adam Crapser and his biological sister were abandoned and placed in foster care shortly after coming to the United States. Crapser's sister was adopted by a family who got her citizenship. The abusive parents who raised him never did so. The 39-year-old man is a married father of three.