Ha'aretz | China move threatens to delay tougher Iran sanctions Financial Times Western diplomats have warned that tougher sanctions against Iran could be months away after China stalled efforts to put a new ... West's sanctions have no impact on Iran's national economy: official Beijing blocks talks on tackling Iran nuclear threat Iran says its "nuclear rights" must be recognized |
Washington Post | Iran ex-prosecutor rejects blame for prison abuse AFP The prison south of Tehran was ordered shut by Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in late July after reports about the abuse of detainees. ... Ex-Tehran prosecutor rejects post-vote abuse report Iran ex-prosecutor denies wrongdoing in death by torture of 3 protesters in prison MPs call for clarification of Mortazavi case |
Reuters | Obama seeks to turn words into deeds on diplomacy Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A year after promising a fresh approach to US foreign policy by offering to engage foes like Iran, President Barack Obama is under ... The grades are in for Obama's first year in office – and they're not so good Obama's 1st yr marked by diplomacy, but few results ANALYSTS' VIEW-Brickbats and kudos for Obama foreign policy |
Reuters | Signs of Iran's collapse Los Angeles Times "Iran is a hierarchical society. Folks in the superior position must care for those in the inferior position or they will be toppled. ... Iran to try 16 people soon over December unrest: report The Iranian Exile's Eye Iran: democracy struggle continues |
Press TV | Lawyer hopeful Iran will acquit French academic Washington Post AP TEHRAN, Iran -- A lawyer for a French academic charged with endangering Iran's security said Saturday he is hopeful she will be acquitted in a verdict ... French academic's trial ends in Iran Trial against French national ends in Iran Trial of Clotilde Reiss adjourns in Tehran |
The State | Iran-bound plane slides off runway in Sweden Washington Post AP STOCKHOLM -- An Iran Air-owned Airbus bound for Tehran slid off a Stockholm runway on Saturday, but no one was hurt, a Swedish airport official said. ... Iran-Bound Plane Slides Off Runway In Sweden Iran Air plane skids off runway at Stockholm Departing Iran Air A300 comes off Stockholm runway |
Reuters South Africa | Netanyahu, Merkel to meet on Iran, Palestinian issues Reuters Netanyahu and Merkel were expected to discuss the latest efforts of six world powers, Germany among them, to impose new sanctions on Iran for its refusal to ... Israeli, German gov'ts to hold joint cabinet meeting |
BBC News | Iran Warns Protesters Era of 'Mercy' Is Over New York Times SANA, Yemen — Iran's national police chief issued a stark warning to the country's opposition on Friday, saying that the era of “mercy” ... Iran police warn against SMS, email protest calls Iran fears power of mobile phones and internet Iran Police Chief Warns Opposition Against SMS, Email Communication |
Iran moving toward sentencing Bahai leaders it accuses of plotting overthrow Washington Post TEHRAN -- Iran's judiciary is deciding on prison sentences for seven leaders of the Bahai community, who are being ... |
Press TV | Iran to protect nuclear scientists from terror attacks Xinhua 17 (Xinhua) -- Tehran's Governor-General Morteza Tamaddon said Sunday that Iran is planning to boost security measures to shield its nuclear scientists from ... Spotlight on Iran Update, January 17, 2010 Iran boosts security for nuke experts Security beefed up after scientist's assassination |