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Despite compromise, Iran sanctions measure elusive 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 3:03 PM
European countries have softened proposed U.N. sanctions against Iran's nuclear program in an effort to resolve Russia's objections, but no final deal is in sight, diplomats said on Friday.No Iran biz for Alcatel-Lucent CEO CNN Money - Dec 01 1:31 PM
American CEO of newly created U.S.-French firm prohibited from doing business with Iran.Russian minister says Iran talks coming AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 1:09 PM
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that talks on proposed sanctions against Iran's nuclear program could take place early next week, Russian news agencies reported.Reports: Iran talks may occur next week AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 11:11 AM
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday the six-nation talks on proposed sanctions against Iran's nuclear program could take place early next week, Russian news agencies reported.Iraqi Shiite with Iran ties to visit Bush CNN.com - Dec 01 11:35 AM
Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, a top Iraqi Shiite leader with close ties to Iran, will meet with President Bush next week, the White House confirmed Friday.Reports: Russian foreign minister says 6-nation talks on Iran could take place next week USA Today - Dec 01 9:48 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that six-nation talks on Iran's disputed nuclear program could take place early next week, Russian news agencies reported.Iran group officials to meet next week on UN resolution: Lavrov AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 9:17 AM
Officials of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are to meet early next week to discuss a United Nations resolution on Iran's suspect nuclear programme, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.Russia ready to back some Iran sanctions: Lavrov Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 7:33 AM
Russia is ready to back sanctions against Iran aimed at preventing it from building military nuclear potential, Interfax news agency quoted Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Friday.FIFA chief expects Iran to meet reinstatement demands Sports Illustrated - Dec 01 7:47 AM
The head of soccer's world governing body expects Iran to meet FIFA's requirements for full reinstatement in time to avoid expulsion from the Asian Games.Iran leader s letter written with a purpose MSNBC - Dec 01 5:21 PM
The Iranian president s letter to the American people this week was dismissed by Washington as a crazy propaganda stunt, but there is a rationale behind it: Iran is eager to engage the Great Satan. Iran cleric says 'trapped' US forces have no choice but to quit Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 3:55 AM
The United States has no choice but to pull its "trapped" forces out of Iraq, Iran's top cleric Ahmad Khatami was quoted as saying.Powell says U.S. should talk to Iran, not attack Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 2:55 AM
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell does not believe the United States will attack Iran and says Washington should speak to Tehran and Syria.Lavrov Says Rice Agreed in Hanoi to Limit Iran Sanctions at UN Bloomberg.com - Dec 01 1:14 PM
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice agreed with Russia during a meeting in Hanoi last month that the United Nations should limit sanctions on Iran to blocking access to nuclear weapons-related materials, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.School Day 24: Iran-UK-US BBC News - Dec 01 9:34 AM
Students in Iran, the UK and the US are linking up on Wednesday 6 December to share their experiences.Comment: The real Iran... as I saw it New Straits Times - Dec 01 5:15 PM
I WAS both excited and anxious to attend the Third Iran International PR Conference in Teheran on Nov 12-16. Some friends advised me to skip the country, whispering that it may not be safe. Why not wait for another conference in London or Washington, they suggested.Major powers set to meet over Iran Stuff - Dec 01 3:22 PM
DEAD SEA: Major powers are expected to meet next week to discuss how to break a deadlock in agreeing a UN sanctions resolution against Iran, Russia's foreign minister and the European Union's foreign policy chief said.U.S. finds brand new Iran-made weapons in Iraq World Tribune - Dec 01 3:38 PM
WASHINGTON The U.S. military has seized new made-in-Iran weapons in Iraq that point to direct aid by Teheran to Shi'ite militias.FIFA chief expects Iran to meet reinstatement demands Houston Chronicle - Dec 01 10:56 AM
DOHA, Qatar The head of soccer's world governing body expects Iran to meet FIFA's requirements for full reinstatement in time to avoid expulsion from the Asian Games. Major powers set to meet in Europe over Iran Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
DEAD SEA - Major powers are expected to meet next week to discuss how to break a deadlock in agreeing a UN sanctions resolution against Iran, Russia s foreign minister and the European Union s foreign policy chief said on Friday.FIFA chief expects Iran to meet reinstatement demands SportingNews.com - Dec 01 10:34 AM
DOHA, Qatar -- The head of soccer's world governing body expects Iran to meet FIFA's requirements fo...Iran's split personality on energy Yahoo! India News - Dec 01 3:27 PM
In negotiations with India over the pending LNG and natural gas pipeline deals, Iran appears to have been suffering from a split personality. These are most evident in Iran's price demands for its energy resources, which have swung like a pendulum between unrealistic lows and deal-breaking highs. What explains this schizophrenic behaviour? Some observers suggest that it is simply responsive to Iran eyes Dubai Flower Centre AME Info - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
Iran and several other central Asian countries are looking at the facilities available at the Dubai Flower Centre as a means to boosting their exports to Europe and the Far East, reported the local WAM news agency.Iran-Malaysia ink MoU on " Women and Family" Islamic Republic News Agency - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
Iran - Malaysia - MoU Iran and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of cooperation in sanitary, media, training workshops, promotion of relations and women and family in 9 articles.Iran Sanctions Softened Fox 6 News San Diego - Dec 01 4:10 PM
European countries have softened proposed U.N. sanctions against Iran's nuclear program in an effort to resolve Russia's objections, but no final deal is in sight.Reports: Russian official says six-nation talks on Iran could take place next week WSTM-TV NBC 3 - 23 minutes ago
MOSCOW Russian news agencies are reporting that country's foreign minister says six-nation talks on proposed sanctions against Iran could take place early next week.U.S. May Pursue Iran Sanctions Even if Russia Balks Washington Post - Nov 30 3:12 PM
DEAD SEA, Jordan, Nov. 30 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signaled Thursday that the United States is willing to risk a breach with Russia if the Russians do not soon sign on to a U.N. Security Council resolution to punish Iran for its nuclear activities. US may seek UN vote on Iran sanctions despite Russian, Chinese objections AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 30 3:00 PM
The United States said that it might try to force through a United Nations resolution imposing sanctions on Iran over its suspect nuclear program despite objections from Russia and China.2nd UPDATE: Russia To Back Nuclear Tech Sanctions On Iran Nasdaq - Dec 01 10:14 AM
(Updates item published at 1648 GMT with further comments from Lavrov, UK ambassador.) MOSCOW (AP)--Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday Russia is ready to support a U.N. ban on exports of nuclear materials and sensitive technologies to Iran, Russian news agencies reported.Blatter: FIFA not police on Iran suspension People's Daily - Dec 01 6:11 PM
"We are not police," FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter said Friday while explaining why the world soccer governing body made the suspension decision on Iran.UPDATE: Russia To Back Nuclear Tech Sanctions On Iran Nasdaq - Dec 01 9:14 AM
(Updates item published at 1442 GMT with further comments from Lavrov.) MOSCOW (AP)--Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday Russia is ready to suppory a U.N. ban on exports of nuclear materials and sensitive technologies to Iran, Russian news agencies reported.Iran group officials to meet next week on UN resolution: Lavrov Channel NewsAsia - Dec 01 11:26 AM
MOSCOW - Officials of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are to meet early next week to discuss a United Nations resolution on Iran's suspect nuclear programme, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.Lavrov says talks on Iran sanctions resolution could resume next week The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 01 1:54 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday that six-nation talks on a resolution on Iran's nuclear program could take place early next week, Russian news agencies reported.European powers have circulated a new version of a resolution which European diplomats said was aimed at meeting concerns raised by Russia in an earlier draft.US Ambassador: Beirut Protests Part Of Iran-Syria Coup Nasdaq - Dec 01 9:28 AM
BEIRUT (AP)--U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton Friday labeled Hezbollah- organized demonstrations in downtown Beirut as part of "part of the Iran-Syria inspired coup d'etat."Iran's Parsix Linux revs up with live/install CD Desktop Linux - Dec 01 4:59 PM
Parsix 0.85 GNU/Linux, a Debian/Knoppix-derived distribution, was released in Iran, today, by its project team. Featuring a 2.6.18 kernel and GNOME 2.16.2 desktop environment, Parsix comes as a live and installation CD.IAEA Chief Backs Proposal For Iran Enrichment In Russia Nasdaq - Dec 01 5:59 AM
TOKYO (AP)--The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency on Friday supported Moscow's offer for Iran to create a uranium enrichment joint venture in Russia, calling the project a possible step to resolve the Iranian nuclear dispute.Iran: 'Forgotten Victims' Of Saddam Hussein Era Await Justice Payvand Iran News - Dec 01 8:38 AM
The head of a center for Iran's disabled war veterans announced on November 26 that Iraq's former Ba'athist regime used chemical weapons against civilians and soldiers some 300 times in the 1980s. Two decades later, still suffering the long-term effects of chemical agents, many of the 100,000 Iranian survivors of Iraqi gas attacks continue to seek justice as they follow the trial of former Iraqi Iran, China sign LNG deal Payvand Iran News - Dec 01 8:37 AM
Iran's Pars LNG Company and PetroChina Company signed a deal on Iranian LNG sales to China, a senior Iranian official said in Tehran on Friday. -MNAArgentine judge: ex-Iran leader fugitive AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 5:19 PM
A court on Friday declared former Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani and eight others fugitives from justice in Argentina, where they are wanted in connection with the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural center.Iran: Reformist, Fundamentalist Candidates Ruled Out Of Assembly Election Payvand Iran News - Dec 01 8:38 AM
Iran's Assembly of Experts is one of the country's most powerful institutions, as the 86-member body has the power to select and dismiss the country's supreme leader. But candidates for the upcoming assembly elections have to be approved by Iran's conservative Council of Guardians. -RFEIran-Turkey trade hits $6b this year Payvand Iran News - Dec 01 8:37 AM
The trade volume between Iran and Turkey in the first ten months of the current year grew by about 59 percent to hit $5,616,403,000 in comparison with the same period last year. MNASinopec Expected to Ink Oil Deals with Iran Rigzone - Dec 01 9:01 AM
China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), the nation's leading petroleum and petrochemical company, is expected to sign a contract with National Iranian Oil Company for development of the Yadavaran oilfield in South Iran, sources said.Russia to back Iran sanctions on sensitive technologies - Lavrov Interfax - Dec 01 6:47 AM
AMMAN. Dec 1 (Interfax) - Russia would be ready to support sanctions aimed at barring exports of nuclear materials and sensitive know-how to Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.Policy Watch: Help from Syria and Iran? UPI - Dec 01 7:00 AM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- One idea being floated for resolving the conflict in Iraq is for the United States to get help in doing this from Iran and Syria -- two governments that Washington has long had hostile relations with. It is highly doubtful this will work.Iran Hosts Conference On Islam and Humanitarian Law Payvand Iran News - Dec 01 8:37 AM
Scholars and experts in Islamic law from Iran and the neighboring region have taken part in a conference on Islam and international humanitarian law. -RFERice Looks for Security Council Action on Iran [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Dec 01 4:39 PM
The United States is looking for the U.N. Security Council to move ahead with a sanction resolution on Iran over its nuclear program even if it means acting without unanimous approval of the five permanent council members, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice indicates. I'm all for maintaining unity, but I'm also in favor of action. And we'll just have to look at what the options are, she tells FM: Russia ready to back sanctions against Iran Al Bawaba - Dec 01 11:06 AM
Russia is ready to back sanctions against Iran aimed at preventing it from building up military nuclear arsenal, Interfax news agency quoted Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Friday.Sextet's political directors on Iran to meet early next week - Lavrov Interfax - Dec 01 6:17 AM
AMMAN. Dec 1 (Interfax) - Another meeting of political directors from Russia, the European troika, the United States and China that will see the continuation of work on a UN Security Council draft resolution on Iran is likely to take place early next week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.FIFA chief expects Iran will meet demands, avoid Asian Games expulsion Slam! Sports - Dec 01 10:20 AM
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The head of soccer's world governing body expects Iran will meet FIFA's requirements for full reinstatement in time to avoid a messy expulsion from the Asian Games.Maldives keep goal count down against Iran Hindustan Times - Dec 01 9:48 AM
Defending champions Iran got the defence of their Asian Games football title off to a winning start on Wednesday with a 3-1 win over the Maldives.Iran: 'Forgotten Victims' Of Saddam Hussein Era Await Justice Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 01 5:47 AM
PRAGUE, December 1, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- The head of a center for Iran's disabled war veterans announced on November 26 that Iraq's former Ba'athist regime used chemical weapons against civilians and soldiers some 300 times in the 1980s. Two decades later, still suffering the long-term effects of chemical agents, many of the 100,000 Iranian survivors of Iraqi gas attacks continue to seek justice as Iran's Growing Array Of Missiles by Joshua Brilliant UPI Correspondent Tel Aviv (UPI) Nov 30, 2006 Space War - Nov 30 6:45 PM
With missiles that can reach every corner of the Middle East and survive preemptive strikes, Iran is already "the major missile power of the region, at least in theory," said a former head of Israel's missile defense program.Talks on Iran draft resolution could be held next week - Russia Russian Information Agency Novosti - Dec 01 7:44 AM
AMMAN, December 1 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's foreign minister said Friday the six mediating countries in the nuclear dispute with Iran could meet early next week to discuss a new draft UN resolution on sanctions against Tehran.Iran, Syria involvement in Mideast talks would be useful Itar-Tass - Dec 01 4:54 AM
AMMAN, December 1 (Itar-Tass) -- The involvement of Iran, Syria in an equitable dialogue for the Middle East settlement would be useful, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said here on Friday.Ahmadinejad visits Iran's sport camp in Doha Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 01 3:23 AM
Asian Games - Iran - Ahmadinejad Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad toured residence of Iranian athletes in the village of Asian Games in Doha, Qatar, on Friday.Iran in the Spotlight with Religious Leader Elections NPR - Nov 30 12:56 PM
Major developments in Iran are drawing global attention. Elections for the panel that chooses Iran's supreme religious leader will be held next month, and the outcome could profoundly affect Iran's foreign and domestic policy. Madeleine Brand looks ahead to this and other developments in Iran with NPR senior diplomatic correspondent Mike Shuster.We should seek to work with Iran St. Petersburg Times - Nov 30 10:31 PM
The Nov. 15 article Clinton, Blair offer views to Iraq group reported that Prime Minister Tony Blair said, "Western strategy in the Middle East must 'evolve,' possibly to include a 'partnership' with Iran."(AFX UK Focus) 2006-12-01 14:59 GMT: Iran group officials to meet next week on UN Interactive Investor - Dec 01 7:23 AM
MOSCOW (AFX) - Officials of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are to meet early next week to discuss a United Nations resolution on Iran's suspect nuclear programme, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. newsdesk@afxnews.com afp/rarIran's President arrives in Doha Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 30 11:41 PM
Asian Games - Ahmadinejad Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Arrived in Qatari capital Doha to take part in opening ceremonies of the 15th Asian Games.Navy commander: Persian Gulf security a key issue for Iran, world Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 01 1:36 AM
Iran - Persian Gulf - Kouchaki Commander of the Islamic Republic Army's Navy Rear Admiral Sajjad Kouchaki said here Friday that Persian Gulf security is a key issue for both Iran and the world.Powell says U.S. should talk to Iran, not attack Muzi - Dec 01 6:15 AM
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell does not believe the United States will attack Iran and says Washington should speak to Tehran and Syria. Powell, who said Iraq was in a civil war on Wednesday, was speaking to the Leaders in London Business Forum on Thursday.Russia uranium JV idea for Iran way to nuke settlement-ElBaradei Itar-Tass - Dec 01 1:23 AM
TOKYO, December 1 (Itar-Tass) - Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohammed ElBaradei said answering an Itar-Tass question at a press conference in the Japanese capital on Friday that Russia s proposal to enrich uranium for Iran on Russian soil may open the way towards the Iranian problem settlement. UN Sanctions on Iran Scaled Back, European Envoy Says (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Nov 30 10:14 AM
Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Britain, France and Germany scaled back proposed limits on Iran's ability to acquire materials and technology for its nuclear program to gain Russian support for United Nations sanctions, a European diplomat said.Iran seeks more influential reaction of intl community against Israeli crimes Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 01 12:51 AM
Iran - UNGA - Palestine The Ambassador and deputy permanent representative of Iran in the UN Mehdi Danesh-Yazdi on Thursday asked more influential international reaction against the Zionist regime's crimes in Palestine and other Arabian occupied lands.IAEA head has no claims to Iran Bushehr NPP build with Russia aid Itar-Tass - Dec 01 1:09 AM
TOKYO, December 1 (Itar-Tass) - Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohammed ElBaradei said answering an Itar-Tass question at a press conference in the Japanese capital on Friday that the agency has no claims to the Bushehr nuclear power plant construction project with Russian assistance in Iran.Toughest UN Sanctions on Iran Dropped by Europeans, Envoy Says Bloomberg.com - Nov 30 8:59 AM
Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The toughest proposed limits on Iran's ability to acquire materials and technology for its nuclear program have been dropped by Britain, France and Germany, according to a diplomat familiar with their new bid for Russian support for United Nations sanctions.Iran adopting kid-glove approach to Afghanistan NDTV - Nov 30 7:25 PM
From cheap ice cream to 24-hour electricity, Iran is strengthening economic ties with western Afghanistan that could undermine support for US and NATO forces.The Iran Connection Strategy Page - Dec 01 2:43 AM
December 27, 2006: The government is negotiating with India and Iran, hoping to get good prices on military weapons and equipment. Both countries can provide weapons even more cheaply than Russia, who is currently the major supplier.Rice confident U.N. will impose sanctions on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Nov 30 5:21 PM
DEAD SEA, Jordan (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday she was confident the United Nations would impose a sanctions resolution against Iran over its nuclear program.Israel's Shimon Peres calls Iran weak AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 8:42 PM
Israeli Vice Premier Shimon Peres appealed for united action against Iran Wednesday, saying the country appears stronger than it really is because of a lack of an international consensus over its nuclear ambitions.Iran lends hand to Afghan neighbor IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:11 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - Offering everything from cheap ice cream to 24-hour electricity, Iran is strengthening economic ties with western Afghanistan that could undermine support for US and NATO forces, The Associated Press reported.Israel's Shimon Peres calls Iran weak IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:09 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - Israeli Vice Premier Shimon Peres appealed for united action against Iran, saying the country appears stronger than it really is because of a lack of an international consensus over its nuclear ambitions, The Associated Press reported.Full text of Iran Pres.'s message to Americans IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:12 PM
LONDON, November 30 (IranMania) - According to an IRNA report, Islamic Republic of Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a message to the American nation, "Both our nations are God-fearing, truth loving and justice seeking, and both seek dignity, respect, and perfection."Iran's 'Hercules' cleared to compete in Doha IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:11 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - Twice Olympic champion Hossein Rezazadeh is clear to compete at the 15th Asian Games after Iran's weightlifting federation agreed to pay a $400,000 fine imposed for doping violations, Reuters reported.Iran leader urges US out of Iraq in letter to Americans Borneo Bulletin - Nov 30 11:15 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on US President George W. Bush's policies in an unprecedented letter to the American people in which he urged the 144,000 US troops to leave Iraq.China beat Iran for gold in goalball IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:11 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - China swept the goalball gold in both the men's and women's categories of the KL 06 9th FESPIC Games after beating Iran 10-9 and 8-2 respectively in the final in Bangi, the Bernama website reported.Iran wins FESPIC sitting volleyball gold IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:12 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - Iran extended its winning streak with a 3-0 victory over China in the final of sitting volleyball tournament of the 9th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (FESPIC), IRNA reported.Irish company finds gold in Iran: report IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:10 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - Irish gold mining firm Persian Gold PLC says it has made its first gold discovery in Iran, AFX reported. The AIM-listed company said it recovered traces of gold from six of the 17 holes it recently completed drilling at the Chah-e-Zard gold project in southeast Iran.HESA expands role In Iran-140 manufacture IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:10 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - A senior aviation industry official has announced that Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), affiliated to the Defense Ministry, is demonstrating its latest achievements in the aviation industry at the 3rd Persian Gulf International Aviation Exhibition on Kish Island.Iran reformers eye comeback in council vote IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:10 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - Iran s reformists, out of favour with many Iranians for failing to create a freer society when in government, are seeking a comeback in local council elections by uniting forces after years of infighting, reformists say, Reuters reported.Iran clinch gold in wheelchair basketball IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:11 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - Iran clinched the gold medal when they defeated Australia 77-58 in the KL 06 9th FESPIC Games wheelchair basketball final at the Malawati Stadium, the Bernama website reported.Iran, Syria review regional developments IranMania.com - Nov 30 11:12 PM
LONDON, December 1 (IranMania) - Iran's Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Hassan Akhtari conferred with the Syrian Vice President Farouk al-Shara on issues of mutual concerns, IRNA reported.Iran leader appeals to Americans on Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 5:08 PM
Iran's president urged the American people in an open letter Wednesday to demand the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and reject what he called the Bush administration's "blind support" for Israel and its "illegal and immoral" actions in fighting terrorism.Iran?s Leader Urges Americans to Reject Bush Policies New York Times - Nov 29 4:38 PM
Iran?s president told the American people that he was certain they detested President Bush?s policies and he offered to work with them to reverse those policies.United States rules out possibility of talks with Iran or Syria New Kerala - Dec 01 12:03 AM
Washington, Dec 1: The United States has ruled out the possibility of having direct talks with Iran or Syria at present as the two countries were yet to "act positively" in the middle east.Talk To Our Foes? Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 4:00 PM
Iraq: With a blue-ribbon panel's recommendations due any day, the U.S. appears to be edging closer to talking to Iran about our getting out of Iraq. We've been down this road before, so we ought to know better.Superb start for Iran China, Japan score wins too The Star Online - Nov 30 4:08 PM
RIVALS China and Japan got their Asian Games men's football gold medal campaigns off to flying starts on Wednesday while holders Iran buried their recent problems to also grab three points.Iran leader urges US out of Iraq in letter to Americans AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 3:15 PM
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad launched a scathing attack on US President George W. Bush's policies in an unprecedented letter to the American people in which he urged the 144,000 US troops to leave Iraq.Libby trial may discuss terror, nukes AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 6:14 PM
Former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby says that during the investigation into the leak of a CIA agent's identity he was preoccupied with terrorist threats, Iraq's new government and emerging nuclear programs in Iran, Pakistan and North Korea.Iran's president urges Americans to back Iraq exit Los Angeles Times - Nov 30 12:27 AM
UNITED NATIONS Iran's president appealed directly to the "God-fearing, peace-loving and justice-seeking" American people in an open letter released Wednesday, saying that the U.S. should leave Iraq and spend the billions of dollars meant for war on the welfare of Americans instead.Iran leader's letter to Americans asks U.S. to leave Iraq / Missive also urges support to create a Palestinian state San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 30 3:50 AM
Iran's president appealed directly to the "God-fearing, peace-loving and justice-seeking" American people in an open letter released Wednesday, saying the United States should leave Iraq and spend the billions of dollars meant for war on the welfare of... Champions Iran overcome Maldives The Electric New Paper - Nov 30 2:13 PM
DEFENDING champions Iran got the defence of their Asian Games football title off to a winning start with a 3-1 win over the Maldives. But at least the Indian Ocean side didn't suffer as they did the last time these two sides met when Iran racked up a 17-0 scoreline in a World Cup qualifier in 1997.Maia Szalavitz: Addicts Fight AIDS: China, Iran Beat NJ and US Feds at Moral AIDS Policy HuffingtonPost - Dec 01 8:30 AM
Twenty years ago, in 1986, I started injecting drugs. First it was cocaine, then heroin. Unbeknownst to me at that time, it had already been five years since public health officials first identified the disease we now call AIDS. My ignorance almost killed me. And it was abetted by the media, which even now covers IV drug use-related AIDS as an afterthought , despite the fact that it drives Iran President slams US NDTV - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has accused the United States of stirring up divisions between Iraq's Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. He said Washington is "the cause of the problem" in the war-torn country.Dissent Weakens Coalition Pressing Iran on Nuclear Program New York Times - Nov 30 7:41 PM
The fragile coalition of six world powers that has been facing down Tehran may be about to splinter.Iran president writes to American people AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 10:41 AM
In an open letter, Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged the American people Wednesday to demand the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and reject what he called the U.S. government's "blind support" for Israel and its "illegal and immoral" actions in fighting terrorism.Iraq, Iran reach agreement on security AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 29 10:25 AM
Iraq's president said Wednesday he had reached a security agreement with Iran, which the United States accuses of fueling the chaos in the war-torn country. Iran's president called on countries to stop backing "terrorists" in Iraq and for the Americans to withdraw.Iraq Shiite politician prays with Arabs AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 1:39 PM
Powerful Iraqi Shiite politician Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim, headed to the White House next week, made a gesture of reconciliation to Jordan's Sunni Arabs on Friday by praying with them and saying he opposes sectarian killings and the creation of an Iraqi Shiite state loyal to Iran.In open letter, Iran's president urges U.S. pullout from Iran International Herald Tribune - Nov 29 2:47 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran urged the American people to reject what he called the American government's "blind support" for Israel and its "illegal and immoral" actions in fighting terrorism.China Beat Iran For Gold In Goalball Bernama - Nov 30 9:15 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- China swept the goalball gold in both the men's and women's categories of the KL 06 9th FESPIC Games after beating Iran 10-9 and 8-2 respectively in the final in Bangi, near here Thursday.Iran lends hand to Afghan neighbor The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 30 12:25 AM
Offering everything from cheap ice cream to 24-hour electricity, Iran is strengthening economic ties with western Afghanistan that could undermine support for U.S. and NATO forces.