Ukraine The first meeting between Ukraine's two presidential rivals ended without agreement and a threat from the pro-Western opposition leader to take action unless a new vote is held on December 12. Iraq Iraq's election commission was expected to consider a call by top political parties to delay the January vote because of violence gripping the country, as US-led forces pushed on with an offensive against lawless towns. Iran Iran and Europe continued efforts to see whether Tehran could unconditionally respect a commitment to freeze any nuclear fuel cycle work that could be diverted to produce atomic weapons.