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Obama Faces Long Odds on Iran Diplomacy - U.S. News & World Report Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:54:58 GMT

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Obama Faces Long Odds on Iran Diplomacy U.S. News & World Report, DC By Thomas Omestad The Obama administration appears determined to reach out to Iran in hopes of finding a deal that will ensure the Islamic republic does not turn its growing nuclear know-how into a crisis-provoking arsenal of bombs. ... Op-Ed Contributor Iran's Power Struggle New York Times Iran's Khatami throws weight behind reformist Mousavi AFP Iran's reformist presidential candidate urges fair election Xinhua A & T Register - ISRIA (subscription) all 282 news articles

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Iran denies US-born reporter on hunger strike - Reuters Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:12:10 GMT

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Iran denies US-born reporter on hunger strike Reuters By Fredrik Dahl TEHRAN, April 28 (Reuters) - Iran's judiciary said on Tuesday a US-born journalist jailed for espionage was in good health and not on a hunger strike, but Roxana Saberi's father said she was "frail and weak" after refusing food for a ... Video: Jailed Journalist Goes on Hunger Strike The Associated Press Reporter Jailed in Iran Passes Week on Fast New York Times French group urges Iran to free US journalist The Associated Press AFP - Bloomberg all 789 news articles

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Seven Questions: Hans Blix - Foreign Policy Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:12:35 GMT

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Seven Questions: Hans Blix Foreign Policy Why big weapons won't stop terror, Obama has it right on Iran, and nukes are so last century. Don't throw up your arms yet: The end of nuclear weapons is possible, if distant, says Hans Blix, pictured here at Chernobyl in 2003. ... In our view: Nuclear proliferation Joplin Globe Pakistan Is on the Verge of Collapse NewsMax.com Obama warns US has 'huge interests' in Pakistan AFP United Press International - Indian Express all 189 news articles

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Congress looks to bolster Iran sanctions - The Associated Press Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:58 GMT

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Congress looks to bolster Iran sanctions The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is taking up a bipartisan proposal which would give the Obama administration more leverage over Iran by toughening economic sanctions on foreign oil and shipping firms that aid Tehran. A group of Democrats and Republicans ... US Lawmakers Seek To Sanction Iran's Gasoline Suppliers Wall Street Journal US Congress Moves to Tighten Sanctions on Iran Voice of America Obama seen opposing bi-partisan legislation on Iran sanctions World Tribune Global Security Newswire - Middle East Times all 185 news articles

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North Korea Duels With Iran for Top Axis Ranking - New York Times Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:09:43 GMT

New York Times

North Korea Duels With Iran for Top Axis Ranking New York Times, United States Ms. Saberi is being held by Iran. Regular readers of The Lede will recall that Iran, in its complex diplomatic dance with the United States, has recently taken several similar steps — trumpeting its uranium-enrichment capabilities ahead of talks over ...

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Israel's Peres sees containment for a nuclear Iran - Washington Post Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:15:07 GMT

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Israel's Peres sees containment for a nuclear Iran Washington Post, United States JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A nuclear-armed Iran could be contained through threats of retaliation, Israeli President Shimon Peres said Wednesday. Breaking with Israeli leaders who have refused to countenance the idea of Iran getting the bomb and hinted at ... Israeli Nobel laureate: Threaten Iran with nukes PRESS TV Rattling the Cage: Learning to live with The Bomb Jerusalem Post all 18 news articles

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US Gulf envoy makes first visit - BBC News Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:12:12 GMT

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US Gulf envoy makes first visit BBC News, UK Correspondents say building a united diplomatic front to pressure Iran to halt its nuclear programme is likely to top the agenda. Iran denies accusations that it is trying to develop a nuclear bomb. Last week US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ... US envoy on Iran policy to visit Gulf The Associated Press US says Ross not en route to Iran PRESS TV US Envoy Arrives In Saudi Arabia, Holds Talks With Saudi Foreign ... RTT News ISRIA (subscription) - ISNA all 191 news articles

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Durban Diary, Closing Day - Another undignified spectacle - New York Daily News Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:33:22 GMT

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Durban Diary, Closing Day - Another undignified spectacle New York Daily News, NY At Durban II, it was the UN that did nothing to prevent NGO speakers from being harassed and intimidated by Iran, Libya, South Africa and China. Their constant points of order interrupted and eliminated any mention of any human rights victim not ... Ahmadinejad plays to his base Real News Network 'Ahmadinejad's UN speech didn't help' Jerusalem Post Was Durban II a success or failure? Jewish Telegraphic Agency Muzzlewatch - Forbes all 135 news articles

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Iran's defense minister visits Venezuela - The Associated Press Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:30:52 GMT

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Iran's defense minister visits Venezuela The Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Iran's defense minister has held talks with officials in Venezuela seeking to strengthen military ties. Iran's official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday that Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammed Najjar met with Venezuelan Vice ... Iran, Venezuela review expansion of defense ties ISRIA (subscription) Iran, Venezuela cooperate to strengthen deterrent capabilities ... ISNA Iran defense chief in Venezuela WashingtonTV AKI - Adnkronos International - ISRIA (subscription) all 109 news articles

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Iran says reports of attack on Iran's vessel "psychological warfare" - Xinhua Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:06:34 GMT

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Iran says reports of attack on Iran's vessel "psychological warfare" Xinhua, China TEHRAN, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Iran denied the reports of attack on the country's vessel and called it a "psychological warfare," the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. An Iranian military official denied media reports of an Israeli US ... Iran rejects US-Israeli missile attack against navy ship ISNA Iran denies 'US-Israeli' assault on navy ship PRESS TV Report on ‘US-Israeli' attack on ship a psychological warfare ... Thaindian.com Hot Air all 44 news articles