Four candidates confirmed for Iran vote - United Press International Wed, 20 May 2009 23:36:56 GMT

Four candidates confirmed for Iran vote
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Former Prime Minister Mir-Hossein Mousavi is running as a Reformist, hoping to gain voter confidence from his experiences as premier during the Iran-Iraq war. Rounding out the Reformist ticket is Mehdi Karroubi, a former parliamentary speaker and stark ...
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On Washington After Israeli Visit, a Diplomatic Sprint on Iran - New York Times Wed, 20 May 2009 02:06:56 GMT

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On Washington After Israeli Visit, a Diplomatic Sprint on Iran
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By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON — Now that President Obama has established what he called a “clear timetable” for Iran to halt its nuclear program — progress must be made by the end of the year, he declared on Monday — both American and Israeli officials ...
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Israel's leader faces US pressure on settlements Reuters
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Clinton plays down more US sanctions on Iran now - Reuters Wed, 20 May 2009 21:39:59 GMT

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Clinton plays down more US sanctions on Iran now
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday played down the chances of more US sanctions on Iran for now and suggested that if diplomatic efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions fail, multilateral sanctions may be better. ...
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US Israel forming high-level working group on Iran: report Xinhua
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US denies Iran accusation on Iraqi Kurds - AFP Tue, 19 May 2009 18:01:36 GMT

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US denies Iran accusation on Iraqi Kurds
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WASHINGTON (AFP) — The US Defense Department on Tuesday rejected accusations from Iran that Washington was training "terrorists" in Iraq's Kurdish region and countered that Tehran was meddling in Iraq. "It's not to my knowledge that we are undertaking ...
Iran's spiritual leader discourages electing a pro-Western president Los Angeles Times
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US rejects Iran charge of aiding terrorists in Iraq WashingtonTV
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Iran, Pakistan to hold more IPI talks - United Press International Wed, 20 May 2009 15:26:27 GMT

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Iran, Pakistan to hold more IPI talks
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 20 (UPI) -- Iran and Pakistan will hold another round of negotiations on the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline at a meeting scheduled Saturday in Tehran, officials said. Asim Hussain, the top energy adviser to Islamabad, ...
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'Pak, Iran will sign gas supply agreement next month' Hindu
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Russia, Iran congratulate Sri Lanka on ending civil war - Xinhua Wed, 20 May 2009 16:11:49 GMT

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Russia, Iran congratulate Sri Lanka on ending civil war
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COLOMBO, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Russia and Iran have extended congratulations to Sri Lanka for defeating Tamil Tiger rebels and ending the long drawn-out civil war, the Sri Lankan government said Wednesday. "The government of Russia has extended warmest ...
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News Minute: Obama to speak...Iran launch...Police beating - KVOA.com Wed, 20 May 2009 21:49:29 GMT

News Minute: Obama to speak...Iran launch...Police beating
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran has test-fired a missile it claims has the range that would make it capable of reaching Israel, US bases in the Mideast, and Europe. The show of strength comes as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad takes on moderate opponents in a ...

PM takes 'pragmatic' tone on Iran with Jewish congressmen - Jerusalem Post Thu, 21 May 2009 02:44:03 GMT

PM takes 'pragmatic' tone on Iran with Jewish congressmen
Jerusalem Post, Israel
By EB SOLOMONT, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu stayed on message in a meeting with Jewish members of Congress this week, striking a pragmatic tone in expressing the need to address the threat posed by Iran. ...

Iran approves four candidates for forthcoming presidential contest - Xinhua Wed, 20 May 2009 15:04:24 GMT

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Iran approves four candidates for forthcoming presidential contest
Xinhua, China
by Mehdi Bagheri TEHRAN, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Iran has announced that the four approved candidates out of 475 applicants are allowed to start the country's presidential contest. Iran's Interior Minister Sadeq Mahsouli said on Wednesday that the ...
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Op-Ed Columnist Iran and Israel - New York Times Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:54 GMT

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Op-Ed Columnist Iran and Israel
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By ROGER COHEN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — A story is doing the rounds in Washington about an Arab ambassador whose view of Barack Obama's overtures to Iran is: “We don't mind you seeking engagement, but please, no marriage!” It's sometimes hard to know if ...
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