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Europeans to leave Iran issue up to UN 
International Herald Tribune - Oct 13 7:41 AM
European Union nations are set to announce next week that talks with Iran over its nuclear program have failed and to leave it up to the United Nations Security Council to consider punitive action.Iran refuses to free westerners, France says AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 8:05 AM
Iran has refused to grant conditional freedom to a French and a German citizen who were jailed for 18 months in January for entering waters claimed by Iran, the French foreign ministry has said.EU to hand Iran nuclear question to UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 8:41 AM
EU nations are set to announce next week that talks with Iran over its nuclear programme have failed and leave it up to the UN Security Council to consider punitive action, official sources have said.Iran says U.S. incites Sunni-Shi'ite strife in Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 3:44 AM
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's highest authority, said on Friday the United States was encouraging sectarian strife in Iraq.America's Iran-watchers flock to Dubai AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 1:54 AM
A handful of U.S. diplomats here on Iran's doorstep have quietly opened a diplomatic mission to monitor the Islamic republic and reach out to its people despite a three-decade-old freeze in formal relations.Germany has no objection to UN intervention on Iran: FM AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 7:19 AM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said the path was clear for the UN Security Council to intervene in the standoff over Iran's nuclear programme.North Korea, Iran want talks with U.S. AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 12:53 AM
North Korea says it wants to talk. Ditto Iran. So why is America saying no?Statoil settles U.S. Iran-bribery charges for $21 million Market Watch - Oct 13 9:27 AM
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Norwegian oil firm Statoil agreed to pay $21 million to settle U.S. charges it bribed an Iranian government official for help in landing a contract to develop an oil and gas field in Iran and for help in securing future oil-related business, U.S. agencies said Friday. Iran beat UAE in youth tie Khaleej Times - 55 minutes ago
DUBAI Iran national youth team recovered from a goal down to beat UAE 3-2 in a friendly soccer match at the Iranian Club stadium here, Thursday night.Statoil Admits Iran Bribe; U.S. Sets $21 Million Fine (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Oct 13 10:35 AM
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Statoil ASA, Norway's largest oil producer, agreed to a $21 million fine for paying bribes to try to win influence in Iran in violation of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Statoil admits bribe for Iran oil rights Financial Times - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
Statoil, the Norwegian oil company, has admitted bribing an Iranian official in exchange for lucrative oil and gas rights in Iran. The admission came under the terms of an agreement with the US Justice Department.Sanctions on Iran won t work: Iranian-American professor The Peninsula - Oct 13 6:01 PM
Doha Sanctions against Iran won t work , says an Iranian-American visiting professor at Texas A and M University in Doha. In an interview with The Peninsula, Dr Houshang Masudi shared his perspective on the raging controversy over the nuclear issue between the United States and Iran, and his feelings about being both an American and an Iranian.North Korea, Iran Want Talks With U.S. Los Angeles Times - Oct 13 1:04 AM
VIENNA, Austria -- North Korea says it wants to talk. Ditto Iran. So why is America saying no? With both Pyongyang and Tehran seemingly immune to pressure over their nuclear programs, the view that it's time to shelve confrontation and try negotiation is gaining credence.Iran Offers to Share Experience and Achievements With Hamas Crosswalk.com - Oct 13 8:47 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Violence flared in the Gaza Strip -- yet again -- on Friday as Israel stepped up its military operations against terrorists and their infrastructure. In another development, members of Hamas reportedly are discussing opportunities to get training in Iran.The Impact of North Korea s Nuclear Test on Iran Crisis Foreign Relations - Oct 13 1:54 PM
The impact of North Korea s nuclear test on nonproliferation efforts could extend far beyond East Asia. In particular, it may have major consequences for Iran, whose nuclear program is also the focus of current UN Security Council debate and who could face sanctions if Tehran refuses demands to suspend its uranium enrichment program.Rioting of US generals and talking with Iran - Prof. Mowlana Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 13 12:48 PM
Iran - US - Negotiation Hamid Mowlana, Professor of International Relations at School of International Service (SIS) of the American University in Washington DC had an article in Thursday edition of Kayhan Persian morning daily, focusing on Iran-US relations.Iran and Syria 'use Iraqis as cannon fodder': US AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 12 10:29 AM
The US ambassador to Iraq accused Iran and Syria of using "Iraqis as cannon fodder" and of fuelling a wave of violence designed to divide Iraq and leave it powerless.US ambassador says Syria and Iran back Iraq rebels AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 12 9:59 AM
The US ambassador to Iraq has accused neighbouring Iran and Syria of supporting the armed groups involved in the country's bitter civil conflict.Former Weapons Inspector, Experts Warn Against Military Action Toward Iran Payvand Iran News - Oct 13 8:36 AM
Experts are urging the Bush administration to use patience and caution in its approach to Iran over its nuclear ambitions. The comments by former U.S. weapons inspector David Kay and others at an event on Capitol Hill Wednesday came as President Bush and other officials reiterated a call for Iran to end its uranium enrichment efforts and reach a peaceful and negotiated solution. -VOAIran to build 100 schools in Lebanon Payvand Iran News - Oct 13 8:22 AM
Iran is re-building four hospitals in Bekka province, five hospitals in southern suburbs of Beirut and 10 hospitals in southern Lebanon, six of which thus far been completed. Iran will also rebuild main roads as well as eleven ruined bridges in that country. -IRNAUN refugee agency agrees to look at new ways to spur Afghans to return from Iran Payvand Iran News - Oct 13 8:23 AM
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to look for additional funding and new ways to encourage Afghanis to return home from Iran after numbers plummeted this year following four years of unprecedented returns.EU pressure mounts on Iran over its nuclear stance EuroNews - Oct 13 11:51 AM
According to several sources, the European Union will announce on Tuesday that it is breaking off talks with Iran on its nuclear programme.IRAN REFUSES TO FREE WESTERNERS, FRANCE SAYS The Tocqueville Connection - Oct 13 6:29 AM
PARIS, Oct 13, 2006 (AFP) - Iran has refused to grant conditional freedom to a French and a German citizen who were jailed for 18 months in January for entering waters claimed by Iran, the French foreign ministry said Friday.Iran says U.S. incites Sunni-Shi'ite strife in Iraq AlertNet - Oct 13 3:59 AM
Source: Reuters TEHRAN, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's highest authority, said on Friday the United States was encouraging sectarian strife in Iraq. Iraq has been gripped by ... EU 'to end' nuclear talks with Iran News Interactive - Oct 13 3:55 AM
EU foreign ministers are to formally end negotiations with Tehran over Iran's nuclear ambitions at talks in Luxembourg next week because of a "lack of results", a European diplomat has said.EU to declare nuclear talks with Iran over: diplomat Channel NewsAsia - Oct 13 3:44 AM
BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers are to formally end negotiations with Tehran over Iran's nuclear ambitions at talks in Luxembourg on Tuesday because of a "lack of results", a European diplomat said.Iran and the US: Fork in the road Asia Times - Oct 13 4:15 AM
US Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns aptly described the impasse over Iran's nuclear program as a "fork in the road". That is putting it mildly, since it implies the choice between two alternatives, ie, Iranian suspension of uranium enrichment or United Nations sanctions.Agreement on sanctions against Iran International Herald Tribune - Oct 12 8:47 AM
The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have agreed to start working on sanctions against Iran next week but have failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.Iran's Supreme Leader calls to continue resistance Al Bawaba - Oct 13 9:08 AM
Iran's Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Friday that resistance (to Israel) is the key to victory. "Those who resist should not be scared of anything," said the Leader addressing worshipers at Tehran's Friday prayers.Rioting of US generals and talking with Iran - Prof. Mowlana Payvand Iran News - Oct 13 8:22 AM
Hamid Mowlana, Professor of International Relations at School of International Service (SIS) of the American University in Washington DC had an article in Thursday edition of Kayhan Persian morning daily, focusing on Iran-US relations. -IRNAEU to declare nuclear talks with Iran over: diplomat Khaleej Times - Oct 13 5:16 AM
BRUSSELS - EU foreign ministers are to formally end negotiations with Teheran over Iran s nuclear ambitions at talks in Luxembourg on Tuesday because of a lack of results, a European diplomat said on Friday.Jewish leader asks pope to oppose threat of 'Holocaust' from Iran The Star-Ledger - Oct 12 11:12 PM
VATICAN CITY -- An American Jewish leader yesterday urged Pope Benedict XVI to help protect Jews from Iran, saying it and its president were examples of a new "global malignancy" of anti-Semitism that could bring another Holocaust.America's Iran-watchers flock to Dubai Syracuse.com - Oct 13 2:04 AM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) A handful of U.S. diplomats here on Iran's doorstep have quietly opened a diplomatic mission to monitor the Islamic republic and reach out to its people despite a three-decade-old freeze in formal relations.PM: Israel supports UN sanctions against Iran Haaretz Daily - Oct 13 4:11 AM
Israel backs efforts being made at the UN Security Council regarding sanctions against Iran, and opposes any compromise solutions that will allow Tehran to further its nuclear ambitions, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said yesterday.Australia mediating U.S.-Iran Tiscali - Oct 13 9:55 AM
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia has become a mediator in a nuclear stand-off between Iran and the United States, Prime Minister John Howard says, in a move that mirrors Australia s role in the North Korea nuclear crisis.Iran's response to 5+1 package to be published as UN document Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 13 3:23 AM
Iran - UN - Package Iran's response to the proposed package of the Group 5+1 -- comprising five UNSC permanent members and Germany -- will be Published as official documents by the UN Security Council and General Assembly.Israel urges Security Council action on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 12 2:41 AM
Israel has called for UN Security Council action to stop arch-foe Iran from developing its controversial nuclear activities after a top-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.Almost 500 apply to stand in key Iran vote AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 12 2:45 AM
A total of 495 candidates have registered to stand in a December election for Iran's Assembly of Experts, a powerful body that supervises the work of the supreme leader, Iranian media have reported.Norway's Statoil to pay US fines of 21 million dollars in Iran probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 11:01 AM
Norway's state-controlled oil giant Statoil agreed to pay US fines of 21 million dollars to settle a probe into bribing an Iranian official, authorities said.Iran says US incites Sunni-Shia strife in Iraq Khaleej Times - Oct 13 5:10 AM
TEHERAN - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran s highest authority, said on Friday the United States was encouraging sectarian strife in Iraq. Iraq has been gripped by violence between Sunni and Shia Muslims since the bombing of a revered Shia Muslim shrine in February.Major powers fail to agree on Iran sanctions, send dossier to UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 11:46 PM
The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear program failed to agree on sanctions to impose on Tehran and sent the dossier to their ambassadors at the United Nations for further talks, senior US officials said.Iran to build 100 schools in Lebanon Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 13 3:46 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Reconstruction Iran will build 60 schools in southern suburbs of Beirut and 40 others in Bekka province, already destroyed by the Quds occupying regime's army.The U.S. is pushing for imposing sanctions on Iran, arguing its civilian nuclear program is a guise for some hidden Al Jazeera - Oct 13 12:55 AM
Speaking during a meeting of UN Security Council in London, where members gathered to discuss economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic, the U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice claimed that the credibility of the UNSC is at stake over the issue of Iran's nuclear program and renewed calls for sanctioning Iran, something Russia and China, both major trading partners of Tehran, strongly Norway's Statoil to pay US fine of 21 million dollars in Iran probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 9:10 AM
Norway's state-controlled oil giant Statoil agreed to pay US fines of 21 million dollars to settle a probe into bribing an Iranian official to secure oil and gas rights in that country, authorities said.EU to end nuclear talks with Iran - diplomat UPDATE Sharewatch - Oct 13 3:19 AM
BRUSSELS (AFX) - EU foreign ministers are to formally end negotiations with Tehran over Iran\'s nuclear ambitions at a meeting in Luxembourg on Tuesday because of a \"lack of results\", a European diplomat said.Iran Blames U.S. For Sectarianism In Iraq Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Oct 13 4:23 AM
October 13, 2006 -- Iran's Supreme leader Ali Khamenei today accused the United States of interfering in Iraq's internal affairs and creating religious divisions in the country.Pakistan Vs Iran (non nuclear)!!! Strategy Page - Oct 13 3:41 AM
what would be the out come of a war between these two! and this does not incluse the use of nukes! ArrowGuns RE:Pakistan Vs Iran (non nuclear)!!! 10/28/2004 11:09:23 PMBoris gaffe as he says: 'Give nuclear bomb to Iran' Evening Standard - Oct 12 11:40 PM
Boris Johnson angered senior Tory colleagues by suggesting Iran's hardline Islamic regime should be helped to develop a nuclear bomb.America's Iran-watchers flock to Dubai on Iran IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:49 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - A handful of US diplomats in Dubai on Iran's doorstep have quietly re-opened an Iran-focused diplomatic mission, the first such office since the US embassy in Tehran was taken over by radical students 27 years ago, the Associated Press reported.After North Korean test, Iran remains defiant IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:50 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - After North Korea's announcement that it had tested a nuclear weapon for the first time, Iran's leadership has not only refrained from condemning Pyongyang but is vowing to continue its defiance of an international demand to stop sensitive nuclear activities, The New York Times reported.Iran remains defiant on N-tests Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Oct 13 1:34 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - The Iranian leadership is vowing to continue to defy an international demand to stop nuclear activities while refusing to condemn North Korea for its reported test of a small nuclear bomb.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-13 10:53 GMT: EU to end nuclear talks with Iran - diplomat Interactive Investor - Oct 13 3:32 AM
BRUSSELS (AFX) - EU foreign ministers are to formally end negotiations with Tehran over Iran's nuclear ambitions at a meeting in Luxembourg on Tuesday because of a "lack of results", a European diplomat said today. newsdesk@afxnews.com afp/cmrIran & Syria 'use Iraqis as cannon fodder': US IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:50 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - Accodrding to an AFP report, the US ambassador to Iraq accused Iran and Syria of using "Iraqis as cannon fodder" and of fuelling a wave of violence designed to divide Iraq and leave it powerless.US Jewish leader asks Pope to denounce Iran IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:49 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - An American Jewish leader urged Pope Benedict to help protect Jews from Iran, saying it and its president were examples of a new "global malignancy" of anti-Semitism that could bring another Holocaust, Reuters reported.Minister: Iran fully supports Palestine cause IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:51 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - Iranian Minister of Interior Mostafa Pour-Mohammadi said that Iran fully supports the Palestinian cause, IRNA reported.Iran not against Jews: Iranian ambassador IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:52 AM
LONDON, October 12 (IranMania) - Iranian Ambassador to Paris Ali Ahani said the Islamic Republic of Iran respects Jews and has nothing against them, IRNA reported.Tory attacked for 'dangerous' Iran comments Yorkshire Post Today - Oct 13 1:49 AM
A TORY frontbench MP "should be fired" for suggesting that the US should help Iran develop nuclear weapons in return for a promise to embrace democracy and stop threatening Israel. (13/10/2006 09:39:37)Israel urges UN Security Council action on Iran IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:49 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - Israel has called for UN Security Council action to stop arch-foe Iran from developing its controversial nuclear activities after a top-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, AFP reported.Revolt of US generals & call for talks with Iran IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:51 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - According to IRNA, the morning daily, Kayhan, in an article dubbed `Revolt of General and Talks with Iran' from Professor Hamid Mowlana, under its front page column, Perspective, analyzed two new developments in the US over the past couple of weeks.Accord elusive on Iran sanctions CNN.com - Oct 11 11:11 PM
VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have agreed to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week but have failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.North Korea, Iran want talks with U.S. Syracuse.com - Oct 13 1:04 AM
VIENNA, Austria (AP) North Korea says it wants to talk. Ditto Iran. So why is America saying no?Draft on US citizens on Iran's Majlis agenda IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:50 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - Member of Majlis Presiding Board Hamid Reza Haji Babaei dismissed rumors on removal of the draft on taking fingerprints of US citizens at Iran's entry borders from Majlis agenda, IRNA reported.Japan may woo China, oil majors after Iran loss Gulf Times - Oct 13 3:17 AM
SINGAPORE: Japan, which last week lost most of its stake in Iran s giant Azadegan oilfield, may need to spend more time wooing oil majors or rival consumers instead of oil-rich nations to make up lost ground in the global asset race.Iran would respond to any Israeli attack: Iranian ambassador ArabicNews.com - Oct 12 7:27 PM
Iran's Ambassador to Paris Ali Ahani yesterday said the Islamic Republic of Iran respects Jews and has nothing against them. Addressing a press conference here, he said Iran's Jewish community is living peacefully in the country and is represented in the Iranian parliament.U.S. to sell aircraft parts to Iran World Tribune - Oct 12 5:26 PM
WASHINGTON As United States campaigns for international sanctions against Iran, it is planning to sell aircraft parts to the regime in the interest of improving aviation safety.US to sell aircraft parts to Iran IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:50 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - As United States campaigns for international sanctions against Iran, it is planning to sell aircraft parts to the regime in the interest of improving aviation safety, World Tribune reported.U.N. disagrees on sanctions against Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 5:01 PM
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Wednesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.Iran dossier moves to U.N., no deal on sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 5:24 PM
Major powers failed on Wednesday to bridge differences over what sanctions to impose against Iran for its nuclear program and sent the dossier to the U.N. Security Council, the U.S. State Department said.Iran s South Steel to be operational in winter IranMania.com - Oct 13 12:52 AM
LONDON, October 13 (IranMania) - The phase I of South Steel Complex, the first foreign steel venture in Iran, will come on stream this coming winter, board director of the complex Ahmad Donyanur told the Persian service of ISNA.Major powers fail to agree on Iran sanctions Borneo Bulletin - Oct 12 11:27 PM
US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton, talks to reporters. AP WASHINGTON (AFP) - The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear program failed Wednesday to agree on sanctions to impose on Tehran and sent the dossier to their ambassadors at the United Nations for further talks, senior US officials said.Iran Defies Call to Drop Nuclear Plans New York Times - Oct 12 10:04 PM
The Iranian leadership also refused to condemn North Korea for its reported test of a small nuclear device.US sowing Iraq strife, says Iran BBC News - Oct 13 8:36 AM
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accuses the US of promoting sectarian strife in Iraq.Israel supports int'l sanctions to curb Iran's nuclear plan: PM People's Daily - Oct 12 4:58 PM
Israel supports international efforts, including U.N. Security Council sanctions, to restrain Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Thursday morning.U.N. Agrees On Need For Iran Sanctions CBS News - Oct 12 1:49 AM
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week but differed on the severity of the sanctions.Revolt of American generals; call for US talk with Iran ArabicNews.com - Oct 12 7:26 PM
The morning daily, Kayhan, in an article dubbed "Revolt of General and Talks with Iran" from Professor Hamid Mowlana, under its front page column, Perspective, today, analyzed two new developments in the US over the past couple of weeks.U.S. Jewish leader asks Pope to denounce Iran Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Oct 12 10:33 AM
An American Jewish leader on Thursday urged Pope Benedict to help protect Jews from Iran, saying it and its president were examples of a new "global malignancy" of anti-Semitism that could bring another Holocaust.Former Weapons Inspector, Experts Warn Against Military Action Toward Iran Voice of America - Oct 12 12:03 PM
Experts are urging the Bush administration to use patience and caution in its approach to Iran over its nuclear ambitions.Security Council begins discussion on Iran sanctions USA Today - Oct 11 12:03 PM
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Tuesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but failed to bridge differences at a top-level meeting on the severity of the measures, diplomats and officials said.US envoy to Iraq lashes out at Iran, Syria The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 12 2:27 PM
The US ambassador to Iraq accused Iran and Syria on Thursday of supporting the armed groups involved in the country's increasingly bitter and violent civil conflict. "There is another challenge facing Iraqis: preventing regional powers who want Iraq to fail," said Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad.UN council takes steps toward Iran sanctions International Herald Tribune - Oct 11 3:45 PM
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council agreed Wednesday to start working on UN sanctions against Iran next week but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be.Iran says proposal open to all companies UPI - Oct 12 10:55 AM
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Iran says companies all over the world are welcome to participate in an international consortium it has proposed to France to monitor its nuclear enrichment.U.S. to let spare parts exports to Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 11:06 AM
The Bush administration said it is approving exports to Iran of spare parts and other equipment for the country's national airline, despite the standoff with Tehran over its nuclear program.Nations agree to sanction Iran on nuclear program Boston Globe - Oct 12 1:52 AM
VIENNA -- The five permanent members of the UN Security Council agreed yesterday to start working on UN sanctions against Iran next week but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.Major powers send Iran sanctions plan to UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 12:11 PM
The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear program instructed their UN ambassadors to begin drawing up a sanctions resolution against Tehran, a senior US official said.America s Iran-watchers flock to Dubai, on Iran s doorstep Khaleej Times - Oct 12 9:07 AM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - A handful of US diplomats here on Iran s doorstep have quietly re-opened an Iran-focused diplomatic mission, the first such office since the US embassy in Teheran was taken over by radical students 27 years ago.TERRORISM JUDGMENTS - Art pieces: Survivors can seek Iran artifacts; Plaintiffs must prove antiquities owned by Iran Patriot Ledger - Oct 12 9:07 AM
Survivors of a 1997 terrorist attack who won a $424 million judgment against Iran have been allowed to press their unusual claim to Iranian antiquities held by Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts.Six nations debate how tough to get with Iran The Columbus Dispatch - Oct 12 4:35 AM
VIENNA, Austria The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed yesterday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but they failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.Nations differ on severity of Iran sanctions Baltimore Sun - Oct 12 4:55 AM
The five permanent members of the Security Council agreed Tuesday to start working on United Nations sanctions against Iran next week but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said. Bush signs law on North Korea nonproliferation Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 13 11:49 AM
President George W. Bush on Friday signed legislation adding North Korea to a law aimed at stemming the nuclear weapons ambitions of Iran and Syria, the White House said.Security Council to work on Iran sanctions; dispute continues over severity Fox21 - Oct 12 9:59 AM
VIENNA, Austria Work will begin next week on bringing U-N sanctions against Iran. But just how severe they'll be remains to be seen.Bush rules out bilateral talks with NKorea, Iran over nuclear crises AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 9:21 AM
US President George W. Bush again ruled out holding bilateral talks with either North Korea or Iran, despite the escalating crises with both nations over their nuclear programs.MP: Iran's nuclear issue to be solved only through talks Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 12 9:07 AM
Iran - Nuclear - Jalali Rapporteur of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Kazem Jalali said here Thursday that the country's nuclear issue can only be solved through talks.North Korea Test Could Complicate Iran Nuclear Talks, say Experts Payvand Iran News - Oct 12 7:59 AM
Karim Sadjapour, an Iranian affairs analyst with the International Crisis Group, says Iran, which is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, or NPT, could get some bargaining leverage regarding its own nuclear program from the North Korean test. -VOAFormer top official tells West Iran has formula for nuclear stalemate Payvand Iran News - Oct 12 8:00 AM
Former secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Hassan Rowhani on Wednesday recommended that Western countries forget about the UN Security Council and enter into serious dialogue with Iran. -MNAIran, South Korea qualify for Asian Cup finals Sports Illustrated - Oct 11 8:12 AM
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Iran downed Taiwan 2-0 and South Korea drew Syria 1-1 Wednesday to book their berths at next years Asian Cup soccer tournament.South Korea and Iran through to Asian Cup finals AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 8:21 AM
A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn South Korea a place in the Asian Cup finals while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.World powers send Iran s dossier to UN Al Jazeera - Oct 12 8:10 AM
Top diplomats from the permanent members of the Security Council the U.S., Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany held a video conference call on Wednesday then decided to send Iran s nuclear file to the United Nations , said State Department spokesman Sean McCormack.'Weaker' West should change its attitude on Iran: Ahmadinejad AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 7:56 AM
Iran's outspoken president has called on the West to stop "frowning" and become more friendly with his country, which he said is getting stronger as the West gets weaker.U.N. agrees Iran sanctions needed Detroit News - Oct 11 11:09 PM
VIENNA, Austria -- The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Tuesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.Powers pursue Iran sanctions amid N Korean crisis: official AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 6:37 AM
Major powers will press ahead with plans to impose UN sanctions on Iran over its uranium enrichment program even as the world body grapples with the reality of a newly nuclear North Korea.