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IAEA chief in Japan to discuss North Korea, Iran 
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UN atomic agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei has started a visit to Japan for talks on Iran and nearby North Korea, which last month tested a nuclear bomb.Iran leader blames U.S. for Iraq chaos AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 3:43 PM
Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday blamed the United States for the chaos in Iraq and demanded the withdrawal of foreign forces, but also pledged his country's help in quelling the violence.Iran Resolution, Still Not Final, Drops Mention of Sanctions New York Times - Nov 28 4:06 PM
The six powers seeking to rein in Iran?s nuclear ambitions are circulating a significantly weakened draft for a Security Council resolution.Iran envoy in Argentina criticizes bombing case Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 1:33 PM
Iran's top diplomat in Argentina appeared before an Argentine judge on Tuesday and criticized an investigation alleging Tehran masterminded the 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish center.UN nuclear probe of Iran hampered by blind spots: ElBaradei AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 12:55 PM
The UN atomic agency's investigation of Iran's nuclear program is still being hampered by unanswered questions about sensitive work hidden by Tehran for almost two decades, IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said in comments obtained by AFP.IAEA to Iran: stop dodging probe with legal excuses Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 12:15 PM
Iran needs to do more than simply comply with its legal obligations if it wants to gain international trust about its nuclear ambitions, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog has said.Iran: U.S. causes Iraq violence CNN.com - Nov 28 11:00 AM
Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday said American policies in Iraq are the "main cause" of that country's violence and insecurity, and withdrawal of "foreign forces" is the first step to ending the country's discord, according to an Iranian news agency report.Iran to let atomic watchdog take more samples Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 10:24 AM
Iran confirmed on Tuesday it would allow U.N. inspectors to take further environmental samples of research equipment linked to previous finds of highly enriched -- or weapons-grade -- uranium.Iran leader blames U.S. for Iraq chaos AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 9:15 AM
Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday blamed the United States for the chaos in Iraq and called for the withdrawal of foreign forces, but also pledged Tehran's help, saying it was a "religious and humanitarian" duty.Iran tells Talabani that US-led forces must leave Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 7:29 AM
Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has told visiting Iraqi President Jalal Talabani that US-led forces have to leave Iraq if security is to be restored in the violence-riven country.Iraq president meets Iran Ayatollah CNN.com - Nov 28 6:00 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) -- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's highest authority, told the Iraqi president on Tuesday the U.S. occupation and some U.S.-backed regional "agents" were to blame for violence in Iraq, state TV reported.Draft Iran sanctions resolution circulated by Europeans: France AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 7:02 AM
France, Germany and Britain have drawn up a draft UN resolution outlining possible sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme.Iran War Games Aimed to Warn U.S. Allies Against Backing Attack Bloomberg.com - Nov 28 3:13 PM
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Iran's 10-day war games this month were aimed at intimidating U.S. allies in the region and dissuading them from cooperating in a potential strike against the Tehran government, American military officials and analysts have concluded.Tehran to allow IAEA atomic tests at Iran center Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 5:28 AM
Iran said on Tuesday it would let the U.N. nuclear watchdog take further environmental sampling of materials related to an academic center, where Washington fears work to make atomic bombs was conducted.Iran to host Holocaust conference AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 3:20 AM
Iran, which disputes that Jews were slaughtered by the Nazis, is to hold a conference next month to allow historians to clarify "hidden angles" of the Holocaust, the foreign ministry has revealed.Bush rules out talks with Iran until it stops nuclear program USA Today - Nov 28 2:13 AM
U.S. President George W. Bush on Tuesday ruled out any talks with Iran until it suspends its uranium enrichment program, and said Iran and Syria should not destabilize the fledgling democracy in neighboring Iraq.Iraq must decide on Iran, Syria talks: Bush AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 3:15 AM
US President George W. Bush says it is up to Iraq to decide whether its neighbours Iran and Syria should be more involved in helping to re-establish security there.Bush deflects notion of Iraq civil war, Iran talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 28 1:57 AM
President Bush deflected talk of civil war in Iraq on Tuesday and said Washington's conditions for talking to Iran remained unchanged -- Tehran must first suspend nuclear fuel enrichment.Russia Downplays Iran Nuclear Links AP via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 28 11:21 AM
The Russian government does not view the contract for building a nuclear plant in Iran as essential for its economic interests, but it will be launched on schedule next year, Russia's nuclear chief told a Moscow press conference Tuesday.US Congressional report rakes up Iran-India ties IANS via Yahoo! India News - 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
Washington, Nov 29 (IANS) A new US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has suggested that India's long relationship with Iran and its support of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) positions on non-proliferation are obstacles to India's taking a hard line on Iran.UN Nuclear Probe Of Iran Hampered By Blind Spots by Staff Writers Vienna (AFP) Nov 28, 2006 Space War - Nov 28 6:22 PM
The UN atomic agency's investigation of Iran's nuclear program is still being hampered by unanswered questions about sensitive work hidden by Tehran for almost two decades, IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said in comments obtained by AFP Tuesday.Ahmadinejad Says Iran Will Help Iraq Boost Security (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Nov 28 9:17 AM
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Iran will stand by its neighbor Iraq to help the country boost security and achieve peace, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said during a visit to Tehran by his Iraqi counterpart Jalal Talabani.Iran Promises to Help Iraq in Ending Violence There New York Times - Nov 27 7:33 PM
Iran?s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pledged to do all it could to stop the growing violence in Iraq.US Congressional report rakes up Iran-India ties Hindustan Times - 30 minutes ago
A new US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has suggested that India's long relationship with Iran and its support of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) positions on non-proliferation are obstacles to India's taking a hard line on Iran.Iran blames U.S. for Iraq instability Seattle Times - Nov 28 10:16 AM
Iran's supreme leader today blamed the United States for the chaos in Iraq and called for the withdrawal of foreign forces, but also pledged Tehran's help.Iran Leader blames US for Iraq chaos IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran's Supreme Leader blamed the United States for the chaos in Iraq and called for the withdrawal of foreign forces, but also pledged Tehran's help, saying it was a "religious and humanitarian" duty, The Associated Press reported.Iran to let IAEA take more samples IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran confirmed it would allow UN inspectors to take further environmental samples of research equipment linked to previous finds of highly enriched, or weapons-grade, uranium, Reuters reported.Chavez Inaugurates Iran-Venezuela Joint Car Factory Nasdaq - Nov 28 2:53 PM
(RTTNews) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, together with Iran's minister for industry, inaugurated a joint venture car factory in central Venezuela on Tuesday. The car factory is expected to produce around 20,000 cars every year.Iran: US causes Iraq violence IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran's Supreme Leader said American policies in Iraq are the "main cause" of that country's violence and insecurity, and withdrawal of "foreign forces" is the first step to ending the country's discord, according to an Iranian news agency report.Ahmadinejad: Iran will help Iraq boost security IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran will stand by its neighbor Iraq to help the country boost security and achieve peace, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said during a visit to Tehran by his Iraqi counterpart Jalal Talabani, Bloomberg reported.Russia downplays Iran nuclear links IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - The Russian government does not view the contract for building a nuclear plant in Iran as essential for its economic interests, but it will be launched on schedule next year, Russia's nuclear chief told a Moscow press conference, The Associated Press reported.IAEA to Iran: stop dodging probe with excuses IranMania.com - 41 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran needs to do more than simply comply with its legal obligations if it wants to gain international trust about its nuclear ambitions, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog has said, according to Reuters.Iran envoy in Argentina criticizes bombing case IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran's top diplomat in Argentina appeared before an Argentine judge and criticized an investigation alleging Tehran masterminded the 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish center, Reuters reported.Latest FESPIC news on Iran's performance IranMania.com - 35 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Latest news on Iran s performance at the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC) underway, is as follows, MNA reported.Iran Khodro mulling export of $10b auto parts IranMania.com - 37 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran s major automaker Iran Khodro Co (IKCO) aims to export auto parts worth $10 bln within the next 10 years, noted Manuchehr Manteqi, the company managing director, MNA reported.Bush rules out talks with Iran until it stops N-plan IranMania.com - 41 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - US President George W Bush ruled out any talks with Iran until it suspends its uranium enrichment program, and said Iran and Syria should not destabilize the fledgling democracy in neighboring Iraq, The Associated Press reported.Iran: US exit key to Iraq peace BBC News - Nov 28 1:20 AM
US troops must leave Iraq if security is to be restored, Iran's supreme leader says in talks with Iraq's president.Iran-Venezuela joint car factory inaugurated IranMania.com - 41 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, together with Iran's minister for industry, inaugurated a joint venture car factory in central Venezuela, RTT News reported.Iran into FESPIC basketball second round IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran squeezed into the second round of the basketball event of the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC), MNA reported.Iran outpoints Japan, waltzes into goalball final IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran outpointed Japan and booked a berth in the final of women s goalball event of the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC), MNA reported.Iran to host Holocaust conference IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran, which disputes that Jews were slaughtered by the Nazis, is to hold a conference next month to allow historians to clarify "hidden angles" of the Holocaust, the foreign ministry has revealed, AFP reported.Iran wins FESPIC tennis doubles silver IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran snatched the silver of the tennis doubles of the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC), IRNA reported.Iraqi President in Iran The New Zealand Herald - Nov 28 2:44 PM
He made his comments as Iraqi President Jalal Talabani visited Iran in the hope it can help stem the bloodletting in Iraq. Iran's anti-American President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday Iran would do what it could to help bring Iraq security.UN nuclear probe of Iran hampered by blind spots: ElBaradei Channel NewsAsia - Nov 28 2:18 PM
VIENNA : The UN atomic agency's investigation of Iran's nuclear programme is still being hampered by unanswered questions about sensitive work hidden by Tehran for almost two decades, IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said in comments obtained by AFP.Iran urged to join Afghanistan "contact group" IranMania.com - 35 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - France will propose that Iran be invited to join a "contact group" of countries and multilateral institutions to coordinate NATO's peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, a European daily reported.Iran lifter Hosseini wins FESPIC gold IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Ali Hosseini from Iran lifted 200kg and the title of 67kg category of the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC), MNA reported.Iran in talks with China on financing five dams IranMania.com - 37 minutes ago
LONDON, November 29 (IranMania) - Iran is in talks with China over financing of five Iranian dam-building projects, deputy energy minister Rasul Zargar said.Iran says will do all it can to help Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 2:37 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday Iran would do whatever it could to help provide security to Iraq amid warnings the country was on the brink of civil war.U.S. envoy: Iran nears nuclear weapons AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 4:12 PM
There is no time for complacency on Iran because U.S. intelligence suggests it could have the capability to produce a nuclear bomb as early as 2010, a senior U.S. diplomat said Monday.Iran probes third military crash in a year World Tribune - Nov 28 11:28 AM
Iran has cited engine failure for the crash of a plane that killed 30 members of the elite Revolutionay Guards including senior military officials. It was the third military air crash in a year.US Congressional report rakes up Iran-India ties New Kerala - 32 minutes ago
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Nov 29: A new US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report has suggested that India's long relationship with Iran and its support of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) positions on non-proliferation are obstacles to India's taking a hard line on Iran.Iran's Supreme Religious Leader Blames US For Iraq Chaos Nasdaq - Nov 28 10:53 AM
(RTTNews) - Iran's Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Tuesday blamed the US for the current unstable situation in Iraq and called for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from the troubled country, reported the Iranian state run television agency.Iran envoy in Argentina criticizes bombing case AlertNet - Nov 28 1:10 PM
Source: Reuters By Kevin Gray BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Iran's top diplomat in Argentina appeared before an Argentine judge on Tuesday and criticized an investigation alleging Tehran masterminded ... Iraqi president seeks Iran's help AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 1:31 PM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani on Monday sought to enlist Iran's help in quelling the escalating violence that threatens to tear his country apart.In Diplomatic Turn, Iraqi Reaches Out to Iran Washington Post - Nov 27 2:18 PM
BAGHDAD, Nov. 27 -- In the latest sign of a budding diplomatic relationship, Iraq's President Jalal Talabani arrived in Iran on Monday to seek his neighbor's help in ending his country's sectarian conflict, as Britain said it expects to withdraw thousands of troops by the end of next year. Annan:Iran,Syria Should Be Part Of Answer To Iraq Conflict Nasdaq - Nov 28 10:53 AM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Tuesday that Iran and Syria should work with the U.S. and the international community to resolve the Iraq conflict.EU-3 circulate reworked Iran U.N. sanctions draft Reuters.co.uk - Nov 28 1:15 PM
PARIS (Reuters) - European powers have circulated a fresh draft U.N. Security Council resolution to China, Russia and the United States on sanctions against Iran over its refusal to stop enriching uranium, France said on Tuesday.Bush urges Iran to suspend nuclear enrichment People's Daily - Nov 28 3:52 PM
U.S. President George W. Bush urged Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment, setting it as a precondition for starting talks to resolve the nuclear impasse, according to reports from Estonia's Tallinn on Tuesday.3 European Nations Distribute Iran Sanctions Plan -France Nasdaq - Nov 28 10:08 AM
PARIS (AP)--Three European nations have sent a new proposal to Russia, China and the U.S. that could lead to U.N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, the French Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.UN chief calls for participation of Syria, Iran in solving Iraqi issue People's Daily - Nov 28 4:24 PM
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Tuesday that he believes Syria and Iran should become a part of solution to the issue of Iraq.UN nuclear probe of Iran hampered by blind spots: ElBaradei Baku Today - Nov 28 1:24 PM
The UN atomic agency's investigation of Iran's nuclear program is still being hampered by unanswered questions about sensitive work hidden by Tehran for almost two decades, IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said in comments obtained by F .France, Germany, Britain draw up Iran sanctions draft The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 28 1:18 PM
France, Germany and Britain have drawn up a draft UN resolution outlining possible sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, the Foreign Ministry in Paris said Tuesday. "The proposals of the three European nations have been transmitted to the Russians, Chinese and Americans in the hope that concerns of all parties have been [addressed]," said spokesman Jean-Baptiste Mattei.Perkovich: Iran-U.S. Competition in Middle East Holds Seeds of Tragedy Foreign Relations - Nov 28 11:47 AM
George Perkovich , a leading expert on Iran and on nuclear issues, says the debate over Iran s nuclear program has now been widened, with Iran feeling emboldened to compete with the United States for dominance in the Middle East as a whole.Iran Iran cleared to play in Asian Games FIFA - Nov 28 8:01 AM
FIFA have granted Iran's U-23 team exceptional authorisation to play at the 2006 Asian Games after the country's Ministry for Physical Education sent correspondence to FIFA committing themselves and the IRIFF (Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation) to fulfill all the requirements outlined by the FIFA Emergency Committee on 23 November 2006.U.S. diplomatic venture shuts out Syria and Iran / Ahmadinejad tells Iraqi leader his nation 'will help bring peace' San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 28 3:41 AM
As President Bush and his top diplomats try to halt the downward spiral in Iraq and Lebanon, they seem intent on their strategy of talking only to Arab friends despite increasing calls inside and outside the administration for them to reach out to Iran and... Iran s leader urges exit of occupiers in Iraq Financial Times - Nov 28 9:56 AM
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran s supreme leader, told visiting President Jalal Talabani of Iraq on Tuesday that the first step towards restoring Iraq s security was the exit of the occupiers .Iran says foreign troops must leave Iraq EuroNews - Nov 28 11:59 AM
US troops must pull out from Iraq if security is to be restored, according to Iran's supreme leader.Iran: IAEA to get more samples News 24 South Africa - Nov 28 2:29 PM
Iran says it will let the UN nuclear watchdog take further environmental samples of materials related to an "academic centre" in the country.Iran Offers to Help Boost Iraqi Security Crosswalk.com - Nov 28 5:14 AM
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Iran is offering to help boost Iraqi security, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told visiting Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in Tehran on Monday evening.Talabani met with Khamenei on the final day of a two-day visit to Iran Aljazeera - Nov 28 8:33 AM
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's highest authority, has told the Iraqi president that the US is reponsible for Iraq's unrest and said Iran is ready to help restore security.Seishin banned from exporting for shipping grinding machines to Iran Japan Today - Nov 28 12:05 PM
TOKYO The government ordered Seishin Enterprise Co on Tuesday to suspend its exports for two years starting Dec 5 over its illicit shipment to Iran of jet mill grinding machines that can be used for missile developments.Iran receive Asian Games lifeline CNN.com - Nov 27 9:16 AM
DOHA, Qatar (Reuters) -- Iran will be allowed to compete in the Asian Games football tournament after FIFA provisionally lifted an international ban.Tehran to allow IAEA atomic tests at Iran centre Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Nov 28 5:50 AM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Tuesday it would let the U.N. nuclear watchdog take further environmental sampling of materials related to an academic centre, where Washington fears work to make atomic bombs was conducted.Iran Counsels Iraq; Rhetorical War Continues About.com - Nov 28 12:41 PM
Updated 2.10 pm Pacific The American ouster of Saddam Hussein as the leader of Iraq has created a classic unintended consequence: Iran is offering Iraq assistance in quelling its civil violence....Iran's leader blame US for Iraq instability WHOI - Nov 28 9:05 AM
TEHRAN, IRAN (AP) -- Iran's supreme leader is blaming the US for the situation in Iraq, claiming that America hired "terrorists" to destabilize the country. Iranian TV also quotes him as saying the US is working with former members of Saddam Hussein's regime to undermine Iraq.India-Iran-Gas /GNR/ Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 28 6:59 AM
New Delhi, Nov 28 IRNA -- India and Pakistan have rejected the gas import price worked out by a consultant company appointed by Iran as part of the over seven billion dollar tri-nation pipeline project.Iran complying with international rules in nuclear program - Kiriyenko Interfax - Nov 28 7:06 AM
MOSCOW. Nov 28 (Interfax) - Iran's actions to develop its national nuclear program totally comply with international regulations, Sergei Kiriyenko, head of Russian atomic energy agency Rosatom, told a briefing in Moscow.Iraqi president in Iran for talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 7:11 AM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani arrived for talks in Iran on Monday amid growing calls for Washington to engage Tehran in dialogue to help stop Iraq sliding into civil war.MyFox Phoenix | Iran Test-Fires Another 'Top Secret' Missile FOX 10 Phoenix - Nov 28 7:09 AM
Iran said Wednesday it has successfully test-fired a "top secret" missile, the third in a week, state-run television reported. The report called the missile an "ultra-horizon" weapon and said it could be fired from all military helicopters and jet fighters.Russia downplays Iran nuclear links Sharewatch - Nov 28 11:26 AM
\"As for protecting our interests in Iran, that\'s not a priority task,\" Federal Nuclear Agency director Sergei Kiriyenko said. \"I can\'t say that the Bushehr plant project is extremely lucrative for us.Talabani heads to Iran as violence shakes Baghdad AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 8:06 AM
President Jalal Talabani has finally left Iraq for Iran after the end of a three-day curfew reopened Baghdad airport and allowed new clashes to erupt in the war-torn capital, leaving 16 dead.FIFA lifts Iran's suspension for Asian Games Sports Illustrated - Nov 27 7:47 AM
Iran's suspension from international soccer was temporarily lifted by FIFA, and the country will be allowed to defend its Asian Games soccer title.UPDATE: Bush: Idea Of Nuclear-armed Iran Is Unacceptable Nasdaq - Nov 28 3:23 AM
(Updates item published at 0937 GMT with quotes, reaction.) TALLINN, Estonia (AP)--U.S. President George W. Bush urged Iran to halt uranium enrichment and said the idea of a nuclear-armed Iran is unacceptable.US: US lacks intel for Iran attack, says daily AsiaMedia - Nov 28 11:49 AM
Washington --- The United States does not have sufficient intelligence to launch precision attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities but it would not oppose an Israeli attack on these installations, reports Israel's Haaretz newspaper.Iran ready to offer any kind of assistance to boost security in Iraq Payvand Iran News - Nov 28 7:53 AM
Speaking in a joint press conference with President Talabani, Ahmadinejad said, "We believe a secure, advanced and powerful Iraq can secure the interests of the Iraqi nation, be beneficial for Iran, and the entire region." -IRNANearly 3 Million People Live in Iran's West Azarbayjan Province RedNova - Nov 28 9:18 AM
Text of report by Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran West Azarbayjan Provincial TV on 27 November [Presenter] According to the first general census held in the current year, West Azarbayjan has a population of 2,848,435.U.S. caught in middle of Iran-Syria-Lebanon triangle The Olympian - Nov 28 4:10 AM
PHILADELPHIA - Syria and Iran know how badly the United States wants their cooperation to stabilize Iraq, and they're setting a high price. Part of that price was made brazenly clear in Beirut a week ago - where a key anti-Syrian cabinet minister, Pierre Gemayel, was shot dead in broad daylight.Iran's Red Crescent Society to construct two hospitals in Iraq Payvand Iran News - Nov 28 7:54 AM
President of Islamic Republic of Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Masoud Khatami said on Monday that the society has started construction of two hospitals in Iraqi holy cities of Karbala and Najaf and at the same time is making preparations to build two clinics in Gaza Strip. -IRNARussia-Iran uranium venture proposal still stands - Kiriyenko Interfax - Nov 28 7:00 AM
MOSCOW. Nov 28 (Interfax) - Moscow's proposal that Russia and Iran set up a joint venture to have uranium enriched on Russian territory still stands "and we are ready to return to it," Head of Russia's Atomic Energy Agency (Rosatom) Sergei Kiriyenko said on Tuesday at a briefing in Moscow.Iraqi leader arrives in Iran for talks AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 27 7:16 AM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet with his Iranian counterpart amid increasing calls for Washington to enlist Iran's help in calming the escalating violence in neighboring Iraq.Iran through to FESPIC women's goalball final Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 28 8:49 AM
Iran - FESPIC - Women's Goalball Iran stormed into the final of the women's goalball tournament of the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC) here on Tuesday.Iran trounces Taiwan at FESPIC basketball battle Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 28 8:19 AM
Iran - Basketball Iran here on Tuesday celebrated an 89-52 easy win over Taiwan at the basketball tournament of the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC).Iraq panel calls for direct talks with Syria, Iran - Al Jazeera - Nov 28 7:42 AM
The Iraq Study Group, which is reviewing the U.S. s policies in the war-torn country, calls for an aggressive regional diplomatic initiative that includes direct talks with Iran and Syria , according to a draft of the panel s report published on The New York Times.Iran: Reformists Reportedly Disqualified From Local Elections Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 28 7:53 AM
WASHINGTON, November 28, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- The names of vetted candidates for upcoming municipal council elections in Iran will be announced in the final days of November, some two weeks before the actual voting takes place. Preliminary reports from around the country suggest mass disqualifications of reformists in the provinces, in contrast with official reports of inclusiveness.Japan slaps penalty for arms-related exports to Iran Middle East Times - Nov 28 6:03 AM
TOKYO -- Japan's government Tuesday ordered a machinery maker to suspend all exports for two years for illegally sending to Iran grinding machines that can be used to boost rocket fuel.France wants Iran to join Afghanistan "contact group" Payvand Iran News - Nov 28 7:52 AM
France on Tuesday will propose that Iran be invited to join a "contact group" of countries and multilateral institutions to coordinate NATO's peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, a European daily reported. -IRNAChinese FM: World leaders interested in seeing the Iran nuclear issue settled Payvand Iran News - Nov 28 7:52 AM
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said in Beijing Tuesday that a number of world leaders have expressed their desire to see the Iran nuclear issue resolved peacefully. -IRNAMalaysian speaker emphasizes Iran's right to peaceful nuclear activities Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 28 7:18 AM
Iran - Malaysia - Nuclear Malaysia's Parliament Speaker Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib on Tuesday underlined that Iran's nuclear program seems fully peaceful and without any deviation.Referral of Iran's nuclear program to UNSC, big mistake on part of Group 5+1 Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 28 7:03 AM
Iran - Pakistan - Ambassador Referral of Iranian nuclear program to the United Nations Security Council was a big mistake on part of the Group 5+1, Leader's Representative at Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and head of the center for Strategic Studies affiliated to the Expediency Council Hassan Rowhani said on Tuesday.Iran tells Talabani that US-led forces must leave Iraq TODAYonline - Nov 28 6:59 AM
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (L) meets Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Khamenei has told Talabani that US-led forces had to leave Iraq if security was to be restored in the violence-riven country.