The Guardian | China blocks Iran sanctions over its nuclear plans Irish Times CHINA HAS blocked western efforts to impose a fresh round of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, saying diplomatic efforts to stop Tehran ... New York Times: Iran Hiding Nuclear Program in Tunnels Iran's Domestic Unrest Western diplomats to pursue tough UN sanctions against Iran |
CNN | Iran's clenched fist unaffected by US attempts at diplomacy San Francisco Examiner Iran would be the first and most urgent test. “To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect,” he said in his ... Iran move to defrock dissident ayatollah opens rifts in theocracy Revolt brews in Iran Would US help hurt Iran's opposition? |
MiamiHerald.com | Iran prosecutor accused over deaths by torture The Guardian ... that detained protesters be taken to Kahrizak. Iran's judiciary has charged 12 unidentified officials at the jail – three of them with murder. AP Tehran. Iran Ex-Prosecutor Blamed for Prison Deaths Iranian ex-prosecutor blamed for prison deaths Iran: Former Prosecutor, Saeed Mortazavi, Found Responsible For Deaths |
Earthtimes (press release) | Iran opens new Turkmenistan gas pipeline World War 4 Report On a tour of Central Asia, Iran's President Mahmud Ahmadinejad arrived in Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat Jan. 5 to inaugurate a new natural-gas pipeline ... Iran, Turkmenistan launch new gas pipeline Turkmenistan opens new Iran gas pipeline Iran president opens new Turkmenistan-Iran gas link |
Reuters | Iran lawmaker: US, Israel had role in delay of visit by EU lawmakers WashingtonTV On Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry said that the visit was postponed to allow more time to prepare for a “constructive trip”. ... Iran had no role in delay of EU MPs' visit to Tehran Syria backs Iran nuclear program Another Iranian Revolution? Not Likely |
Reuters UK | Iran overcomes World Cup failure, political unrest to qualify for Asian Cup The Canadian Press SINGAPORE — Iran qualified for the 2011 Asian Cup with a 3-1 win over Singapore while several hundred Iranian fans chanted pro-opposition slogans throughout ... Iran beat Singapore to book Asian Cup place Iran qualifies for Asian Cup by beating Singapore Iran beat Lions 3-1 |
Reuters | IRAN: Did Tehran's consul to Norway defect because of violence against protesters? Los Angeles Times (blog) Davoud Hermidas Bavand, a scholar and former diplomat in Iran, said such a defection could have a big impact. "If it is true, then it is going to be a ... Iran diplomat quits over protests 'Iran envoy in Oslo quits over Teheran violence' Iran denies diplomat in Norway quit in protest at crackdown |
AFP | Iran arrests 180 in renewed clampdown: website AFP TEHRAN — Iran has arrested more than 180 people in recent days, including journalists, students and human rights campaigners, following anti-government ... Rights group decries Iran's ban on 60 foreign organizations Iran: Contact with international organisations banned In Iran, The Word Of The Day Is “Isolation” |
CR Newswire (press release) | North Korea and Iran top list of worst persecutors of Christians Jerusalem Post North Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia are the worst persecutors of Christians around the world, according to a ... North Korea, Iran named top persecutors of Christians N. Korea, Iran Top Oppressors of Christians N. Korea, Iran Top Persecution Watch List |
CBS News | Report says son of bin Laden left Iran for Syria WashingtonTV Washington, 6 January (WashingtonTV)—The youngest son of al-Qaida leader, Osama bin Laden, left Iran in late December and is now in the Syrian capital of ... Bin Laden's youngest son left Iran for Syria: Report Osama's son in Syria after release from Iran jail Book, Iran sojourn shed light on bin Laden family |