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Europeans Back Gradual Steps Against Iran?s Nuclear Program 
New York Times - Oct 17 6:40 PM
The European Union, spurred by North Korea?s nuclear test, backed limited U.N. sanctions against Iran?s nuclear program.France nears U.N. resolution on Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 6:13 PM
France said Tuesday it hopes to circulate a draft U.N. resolution that is expected to call for sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment and return to negotiations on its nuclear program.Limited Iran sanctions gain support of the EU International Herald Tribune - Oct 17 2:41 PM
The European Union, spurred by North Korea's nuclear test, backed limited UN sanctions against Iran after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations on its nuclear program.U.N. sanctions on Iran to exempt Russia project Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 12:09 PM
To dissuade Moscow from blocking U.N. action against Iran, Russia would be permitted to work on a nuclear reactor in Iran even if the U.N. Security Council imposes sanctions on Tehran for its nuclear program, U.S. and European officials said.Israeli PM arrives in Moscow for talks on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 11:09 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has arrived in Moscow for a three-day visit expected to be dominated by talks on Russian nuclear cooperation with the Jewish state's arch-foe Iran.EU admits Iran nuclear talks have failed AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 9:37 AM
The European Union has admitted that its nuclear talks with Iran have run into a dead end and that it has been left with "no choice" but to return the matter to the UN Security Council.EU backs limited nuclear sanctions against Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 9:28 AM
The European Union, spurred by North Korea's nuclear test, backed limited United Nations sanctions against Iran's nuclear program on Tuesday after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations.EU backs limited nuclear sanctions against Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 7:21 AM
The European Union said on Tuesday it felt obliged to back limited sanctions against Iran's nuclear program after Tehran refused to halt uranium enrichment as a condition to start negotiations.Ahmadinejad shakes up Iran's planning agency AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 7:33 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has overhauled Iran's budget and planning agency, changing its structure and setting aside staff who served in the previous reformist government, media have reported.EU may back limited Iran sanctions CNN.com - Oct 17 4:25 AM
LUXEMBOURG, England (Reuters) -- The European Union, spurred by North Korea's nuclear test, was set to back limited United Nations sanctions against Iran on Tuesday after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations on its nuclear program.Talabani backs 'Iran-Syria plan' BBC News - Oct 17 12:56 PM
Violence in Iraq would end "within months" if Iran and Syria were directly involved, says Iraq's president.EU backs limited sanctions against Iran Stuff - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
LUXEMBOURG: The European Union, spurred by North Korea's nuclear test, backed limited United Nations sanctions against Iran's nuclear programme today after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations.Iran says no early release for jailed Western pair AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 1:34 AM
Iran confirmed it has dismissed an appeal for early release by a Frenchman and German jailed for 18 months for illegally entering Iranian waters, saying their original sentence was already lenient.EU Urges UN Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Oct 17 12:01 PM
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union said its diplomacy is failing to curb Iran's nuclear program and the United Nations should act on U.S.-led demands for sanctions against the Islamic nation.Talabani Backs James Baker 'Iran-Syria Plan' Nasdaq - 40 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has said that violence in Iraq could end "within months" if Iran and Syria cooperated in stabilizing the country. The move would "be the beginning of the end of terrorism," Talabani told the BBC.US opens Iran basketball inquiry BBC News - Oct 17 8:06 AM
The US is investigating whether American basketball players in Iran have violated sanctions, Frances Harrison reports.Working women in rural Iran BBC News - Oct 17 6:58 AM
Picture gallery of women in rural IranIraq President: Violence Could End With Iran, Syria's Help -BBC Nasdaq - Oct 17 3:50 PM
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- If Iran and Syria joined efforts to stabilize Iraq, violence there could end "within months," Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said, BBC News reported on its Web site Tuesday.Iran enforces smoking ban AME Info - 58 minutes ago
A law has made smoking in pubic places illegal in Iran and outlawed tobacco advertising, AFP report citing a statement on the government website. The law was first passed two years ago but not implemented. Official statistics show that Iranian consumers spend $6.8bn a year on cigarettes.Whatever Bush slings, Iran has the arrows The West Australian - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Darts, which is synonymous with beer, big bellies and rowdy pub crowds, has found an unlikely spiritual home in Iran.Russian project to be exempted from U.N. sanctions on Iran: Reuters Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 17 2:28 PM
_ Russia would be permitted to work on a nuclear reactor in Iran even if the U.N. Security Council imposes sanctions on Tehran for its nuclear program, in order to dissuade Moscow from blocking U.N. action against Iran, the Reuters news service reported Tuesday, quoting U.S. and European officials.Israel Unlikely To Change Russia's Mind on Iran Crosswalk.com - Oct 17 12:59 PM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is unlikely to change Russian President Vladimir Putin's mind on Iran when he meets with him this week in Moscow, a Russian expert said here on Tuesday. But Israeli officials said they would try anyway.EU foreign ministers appeal to North Korea, Iran WTOL News 11 - 17 minutes ago
LUXEMBOURG European Union foreign ministers are appealing to North Korea and Iran to return to negotiations over their nuclear programs.EU backs limited sanctions against Iran Reuters.co.uk - Oct 17 2:11 PM
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The European Union, spurred by North Korea's nuclear test, backed limited United Nations sanctions against Iran's nuclear programme on Tuesday after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations.Iran may face same fate as North Korea: Rice AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 1:53 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iran that it could face sanctions and international isloation over its nuclear program such as those faced by North Korea.Rice urges tough action on N.Korea, warns Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 2:18 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday she would rally Asian allies this week to implement U.N. sanctions against North Korea and warned Iran it faced the same fate over its nuclear program.EU: Iran Must Accept Conditions for Nuclear Talks Voice of America - Oct 17 9:05 AM
A top European Union diplomat has renewed a call for Iran to suspend uranium enrichment as a condition for new talks with Western nations. Foreign policy chief Javier Solana spoke Tuesday in Luxembourg, as foreign ministers from EU nations gathered to discuss Iran's nuclear program.You cannot say the talks have broken down with Iran Turks.US - Oct 17 6:33 PM
EU foreign minister gathered in Luxembourg on Tuesday following the meeting Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja and EU High Representative Javier Solana holding a press conference talked on Iran s nuclear program, Serbia, Kosovo and North Korea.Olmert to raise Iran issue with Putin Dawn - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
MOSCOW, Oct 17: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said the Jewish state was determined to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and that he would discuss the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.EU to back UNSC consultations on sanctions against Iran Japan Today - Oct 17 3:10 PM
BRUSSELS The European Union said Tuesday it has no choice but to back consultations at the U.N. Security Council on measures against Iran for its uranium enrichment.EU backs UN sanctions to curb Iran's nuclear work The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 17 1:19 PM
The European Union, spurred by North Korea's nuclear test, backed limited United Nations sanctions against Iran's nuclear program on Tuesday after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations. The EU's 25 foreign ministers, meeting in Luxembourg, also called for the swift resumption of dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians.Victory certain in nuclear row due to relation with God: Iran leader AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 1:18 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad believes Iran will be victorious in its nuclear row with the West because he is "in relation with God," the Iranian media reported.Iran confirms jailed Europeans lost appeal The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 17 1:19 PM
Iran confirmed Tuesday that it has dismissed an appeal for early release by a Frenchman and a German jailed for 18 months for illegally entering Iranian waters, saying their sentence was already lenient. However, judiciary spokesman Jamal Karimi Rad said Frenchman Stephane Lherbier and German Donald Klein.EU backs limited sanctions against Iran Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Oct 17 7:45 AM
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The European Union said on Tuesday it felt obliged to back limited sanctions against Iran's nuclear programme after Tehran refused to halt uranium enrichment as a condition to start negotiations.Candidates register for Iran's elections AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 11:42 AM
Candidates began registering Monday for Iran's third-ever local council elections, a December vote expected to be a test of public approval for hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Iran Governor: OPEC Thinks Non-OPEC Needs Output Limits Nasdaq - Oct 17 7:21 AM
TEHRAN -(Dow Jones)- The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries believes non-OPEC oil producers should constrain their supply growth, Iran's OPEC Governor Hossein Kazempour Ardebili said Tuesday, adding future oil growth should be divided between them.Iran's clerics discover blogging Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 17 7:00 AM
The craze for blogging in Iran has reached an unlikely set of disciples - the country's conservative Islamic clerics. -Solana denies break of talks with Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 9:02 AM
EU - Iran - Solana European Union Foreign Policy chief Javier Solana denied Tuesday that the 25-member bloc has cut off talks with Iran on the nuclear issue and said the door was open for negotiations.Ahmadinejad shakes up Iran's planning agency AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Oct 17 7:14 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has launched a major reshuffle of Iran's budget and planning agency, changing its structure and setting aside personnel who served in the previous reformist government, media have reported.EU to admit Iran nuclear talks have failed AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 9:50 AM
The European Union will acknowledge Tuesday that nuclear talks with Iran have failed and support a return to the UN Security Council to prepare sanctions, according to a draft document seen by AFP.Quake jolts southern Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 8:32 AM
Iran - Quake An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale hit the vicinity of the Govbandi region in Hormuzgan province on Tuesday. The seismological base of the Geophysics Institute of Tehran University registered the quake at 15:47 hours local time (1217 GMT).Olmert sees Arab axis of peace to counter Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 8:59 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Monday he saw an axis for peace with Israel developing among what he termed moderate Arab countries to counter the threats of a nuclear Iran and Islamic militants.Germany's Steinmeier says EU ready to resume talks with Iran on nuclear issue Payvand Iran News - Oct 17 8:23 AM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday that it is 'unavoidable' that Iran's nuclear dossier will be discussed in the UN Security Council, but stressed that the EU offer for talks with Iran remain open. -IRNASanctions on N. Korea won't deter Iran, president insists The Columbus Dispatch - Oct 17 4:33 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran s president said yesterday that his country won t be intimidated by U.N. sanctions on North Korea and plans to push ahead with its own nuclear program.Iran condemns all forms of violence: Khatami Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 9:39 AM
Iran - Khatami Former president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami said that Iran condemns all forms of violence and terrorist activities particularly those conducted in the name of religion (Islam or Christianity).Iran exports soft drinks to North American continent Payvand Iran News - Oct 17 8:23 AM
"Iran has exported some 9,000 liters of mineral water and churned sour milk to Canada during last month," said Iran Export Confederation vice president, Seyyed Reza Nurani here on Tuesday. -MNASamand production in Syria will earn Iran dlrs 70m Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 9:31 AM
Iran - Syria - Samand Project director of the Samand production plant in Syria Tuesday said that Iran will earn 70 million dollars in the first phase of manufacturing 10,000 Samand sedans in the Arab country.International experts to survey western Iran's ancient civilization Payvand Iran News - Oct 17 8:23 AM
A number of archaeologists from Japan, Denmark, France, Britain, and Iran are scheduled to study the ancient civilization of western Iran in a seminar entitled "Archaeology of Iran, Western Region" to be held in Kermanshah from November 1 to 3. -MNAIran foreign currency assets rise to $52.3 billion AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 7:41 AM
Iran's foreign currency reserves held in foreign banks have risen by almost 40 percent to 52.3 billion dollars due to high oil prices.Olmert to visit Putin to discuss nuclear Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 7:36 AM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert plans to voice Israel's concern over Iran's nuclear program when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow beginning on Tuesday.Israeli Premier In Moscow To Discuss Iran Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Oct 17 10:15 AM
October 17, 2006 -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has arrived in Moscow for a three-day visit during which he is expected to discuss the issue of Iran's nuclear program with President Vladimir Putin.EU admits Iran nuclear talks have failed Sharewatch - Oct 17 10:31 AM
In a text adopted in Luxembourg, EU foreign ministers expressed deep concern that Iran had not suspended uranium enrichment -- a process for fuelling a nuclear reactor but which could also be used to make an atomic bomb.Iran, Sweden sign agreement on road transportation Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 7:55 AM
Iran - Transport - Sweden Iran and Sweden signed an agreement on exchange of goods and trips from one country to the other via road.EU foreign ministers appeal to North Korea, Iran WHO-TV 13 Des Moines - Oct 17 7:19 AM
LUXEMBOURG European Union foreign ministers are appealing to North Korea and Iran to return to negotiations over their nuclear programs. Still, the E-U ministers plan to...Internal dispute in Iran over Ahmadinejad s federalism policies Khaleej Times - Oct 17 8:20 AM
TEHERAN - An internal dispute has broken out in Iran over new policies by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to promote federalism, the news agency Mehr reported Tuesday.EU ministers open talks on Iran, North Korea Yahoo! India News - Oct 17 4:53 AM
Luxembourg, Oct 17 (DPA) European Union foreign ministers Tuesday began Tuesday talks on global flashpoints, with the focus on the current nuclear standoff with Iran and North Korea.E.U. set to back limited Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 17 1:49 AM
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The European Union was set to back limited United Nations sanctions against Iran on Tuesday after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations on its nuclear programme.Tax exemption for publishers and booksellers in Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 5:32 AM
Iran - Book - Tax exemption Iranian publishers and booksellers are exempted from paying tax in the current Iranian calendar year thanks to the efforts of the deputy minister of culture and Islamic guidance.EU set to back limited Iran sanctions Reuters.co.uk - Oct 17 4:26 AM
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The European Union, spurred by North Korea's nuclear test, was set to back limited United Nations sanctions against Iran on Tuesday after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations on its nuclear programme.EU Set To Warn Iran Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Oct 17 7:59 AM
October 17, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- European Union foreign ministers are set to warn Iran that they will back UN Security Council talks on sanctions if Tehran does not suspend uranium enrichment soon.NUCLEAR STANDOFF: Iran raps action against N. Korea The Charlotte Observer - Oct 17 12:12 AM
Iran's president said Monday that his country won't be intimidated by U.N. sanctions on North Korea and plans to push ahead with its own nuclear program.Iran Watching Outcome Of Sanctions Against North Korea Says Rice Space War - Oct 16 7:09 PM
by Staff Writers Washington (AFP) Oct 16, 2006 US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, urging UN members to enforce sanctions imposed on North Korea for its nuclear weapons test, warned Monday that Iran was closely watching the outcome.Envoy calls for broader tourism cooperation between Iran, China Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 5:24 AM
China - Cooperation - Tourism Iranian Ambassador to Beijing Javad Mansouri hoped on Tuesday that Iran and China will sign a tourism cooperation agreement in the near future. The Iranian diplomat made the remark in an interview with China's Sun TV.U.S. puts the squeeze on financing in Iran and North Korea International Herald Tribune - Oct 16 6:50 AM
As debate swirls about whether new international sanctions against North Korea will be effective, the Bush administration appears to have made some headway in using new U.S. legal tools to cut off both North Korea and Iran from the international financial system.EU set to back limited Iran sanctions Khaleej Times - Oct 17 4:17 AM
LUXEMBOURG - The European Union was set to back limited United Nations sanctions against Iran on Tuesday after Teheran spurned conditions for opening negotiations on its nuclear programme.Iran foreign currency assets rise to $52.3bn Middle East Times - Oct 17 1:10 AM
TEHRAN -- Iran's foreign currency reserves held in foreign banks have risen by almost 40 percent to $52.3 billion due to high oil prices, the press Monday quoted a central bank report as saying.Quake hits southern Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 1:47 AM
Iran - Quake - Fars A mild quake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale hit the city of Mamasani and its vicinity in the southern province of Fars Tuesday morning.IRAN, IRAQ AGREE ON INTEL EXCHANGE Middle East Newsline - Oct 17 4:29 AM
BAGHDAD [MENL] -- Iran and Iraq have agreed to conduct an intelligence exchange. Officials said the two countries have established a panel meant to launch an intelligence exchange. They said the group would also explore security cooperation.Iran rejects U.N. stance on North Korea AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 16 1:50 AM
Iran's president said his country has no reservations about pursuing its nuclear ambitions despite the U.N. sanctions imposed on North Korea for its purported nuclear test.China calls for agro, fisheries cooperation with Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 3:02 AM
Iran - China - Cooperation Chinese Ambassador to Tehran Liu Zhentang here Tuesday called for expansion of agricultural and fisheries cooperation with Iran.EU set to back limited Iran sanctions Reuters - Oct 17 2:19 AM
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - The European Union was set to back limited United Nations sanctions against Iran on Tuesday after Tehran spurned conditions for opening negotiations on its nuclear program.Iran rejects U.N. Security Council sanctions against N. Korea USA Today - Oct 15 11:40 PM
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country won't be intimidated by U.N. sanctions on North Korea for a presumed nuclear test and plans to push ahead with its own nuclear program.Rice: Iran may face same fate as North Korea Middle East Online - Oct 17 1:17 AM
US Secretary of State warns Iran could face sanctions, international isolation over its nuclear program.Iran leader in Bush 'Satan' claim BBC News - Oct 16 9:36 AM
Iran's President Ahmadinejad attacks US President George W Bush, saying he is inspired by Satan, Iranian media say.IRAN SAYS NO EARLY RELEASE FOR JAILED WESTERN PAIR The Tocqueville Connection - Oct 17 1:17 AM
TEHRAN, Oct 17, 2006 (AFP) - Iran confirmed Tuesday it has dismissed an appeal for early release by a Frenchman and German jailed for 18 months for illegally entering Iranian waters, saying their original sentence was already lenient.Iran supports Iraqi gov't, nation: envoy Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 17 1:24 AM
Iran - Iraq - Speaker Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Hassan Kazemi Qomi here Monday said that Iranian policy has always been based on support for the democratically elected Iraqi government and its longsuffering nation.EU foreign ministers appeal to North Korea, Iran KBCI Boise - Oct 17 5:27 AM
LUXEMBOURG European Union foreign ministers are appealing to North Korea and Iran to return to negotiations over their nuclear programs. Still, the E-U ministers plan to issue a declaration condemning North Korea's nuclear test.Iran and Iraq to Exchange Intelligence Israel National News - Oct 17 6:49 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Iran and Iraq established a panel this week to exchange intelligence between the two countries, according to the Middle East Newsline (MENL). Also on the agenda is the possibility of security cooperation.Iran the Hospitable Strategy Page - Oct 17 3:37 AM
October 17, 2006: Iran is still running one of the largest refugee operations in world. But the Iranian refugee burden has been greatly reduced by the war on terror. In 2001, Iran hosted 2.3 million Afghan and 250,000 Iraqi refugees.EU switching from diplomacy to sanctions on Iran Euro Observer - Oct 16 11:50 PM
17.10.2006 - 08:49 CET | By Lucia Kubosova EU foreign ministers are set to agree to UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, in a move that keeps the doors open for future talks but comes as a disappointment after months of EU-led negotiations to broker a more amicable solution to the dispute.Arabs seek peace to counter Iran: Olmert Gulf Times - Oct 17 1:11 AM
JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said yesterday he saw an axis for peace with Israel developing among what he termed moderate Arab countries to counter the threats of a nuclear Iran and Islamic militants.Hopefuls sign up for Iran municipal poll Gulf Times - Oct 17 1:12 AM
TEHRAN: Hopefuls began registering yesterday to run in Iran s December elections to city and village councils, a race in which analysts say embattled reformists will seek to stage a revival after a string of electoral setbacks.Iran bans smoking in public places AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 5:21 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has ordered the implementation of a law making it illegal to smoke in public places and outlawing tobacco advertising, the government website said.Iran may face same fate as North Korea: Rice IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:47 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - According to an AFP report, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iran that it could face sanctions and international isloation over its nuclear program such as those faced by North Korea.German minister says EU will pursue UN sanctions against Iran Khaleej Times - Oct 16 9:17 PM
LUXEMBOURG - The European Union will endorse efforts to pursue sanctions against Iran, while keeping the door open to future negotiations to resolve the nuclear standoff with Teheran, Germany s foreign minister said.Rice says Iran should pay attention WRIC 8 - Oct 16 8:49 PM
STATE DEPARTMENT Iran should see it as a warning. That's what Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says about the U-N sanctions on North Korea. She says Iran should take the hint -- and abandon its own nuclear ambitions.US puts the squeeze on financing in Iran,NKorea IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:48 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - As debate swirls about whether new international sanctions against North Korea will be effective, the Bush administration appears to have made some headway in using new US legal tools to cut off both North Korea and Iran from the international financial system, The New York Times reported.Olmert to visit Putin to discuss nuclear Iran IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:48 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert plans to voice Israel's concern over Iran's nuclear program when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow beginning on Tuesday, Reuters reported.Olmert sees Arab axis of peace to counter Iran IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:17 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he saw an axis for peace with Israel developing among what he termed moderate Arab countries to counter the threats of a nuclear Iran and Islamic militants, Reuters reported.US warns Iran over nuclear plans IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:18 PM
LONDON, October 16 (IranMania) - US officials have turned their attention from North Korea's atomic programme to Iran's, warning the Muslim state it must heed the threat of tough sanctions or face the consequences."EU ready to resume talks with Iran on N-issue" IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:21 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that it is 'unavoidable' that Iran's nuclear dossier will be discussed in the UN Security Council, but stressed that the EU offer for talks with Iran remain open, IRNA reported.IRAN: RAFSANJANI REVELATIONS UNDERMINE PRO-PRESIDENTIAL FORCES EurasiaNet.org - Oct 16 1:34 PM
As Iran gears up for important elections in December, members of the country s political elite are focusing on domestic politics.Iran foreign currency assets rise to $52.3 bln IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:48 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - Iran's foreign currency reserves held in foreign banks have risen by almost 40% to $52 bln and 300 mln due to high oil prices, AFP reported.Rice says Iran should give up nuclear program or face sanctions People's Daily - Oct 16 8:24 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday that Iran should give up its nuclear program or it could face sanctions and international isolation.Candidates register for Iran's elections IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:47 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - Candidates began registering for Iran's third-ever local council elections, a December vote expected to be a test of public approval for hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Associated Press reported.Iran's non-oil exports up by 58% in first 6 months IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:21 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - Iran's non-oil exports in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2006) showed 58% boost in value compared to figures released for the same period in the previous year, the media bureau of the Presidential Office said in a report.FAO implements 90 projects in Iran IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:20 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has implemented some 90 projects in Iran after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, FAO temporary representative in Iran said, IRNA reported.EU's Solana still hopeful Iran talks can be restarted AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 17 3:04 AM
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana has voiced hope of restarting nuclear negotiations with Tehran even though talks have moved on to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions.UAE, Iran youth sides in 1-1 draw IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:22 PM
LONDON, October 16 (IranMania) - The UAE youth drew with their Iranian counterparts 1-1 in a friendly match in Dubai recently. This was the second match in the space of four days between the two who are preparing for the upcoming AFC Youth Championship in India. Iran had shaded the first game 3-2.Commander: Iran, not a threat to any country IranMania.com - Oct 16 10:18 PM
LONDON, October 17 (IranMania) - Iran is not a threat to any country in the egion but wants to guarantee regional security in cooperation with neighboring countries, said Air Force Commander General Karim Qavami, IRNA reported.