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US Report: Iran's Human Rights Record 'Degenerated' in 2009 - Voice of America Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:18:38 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

US Report: Iran's Human Rights Record 'Degenerated' in 2009 Voice of America The United States says Iran's record on human rights is bad and getting worse. The State Department's '2009 Human Rights Report' said Tehran's human rights ... Concerns on Iran in US Rights ReportNew York Times US slams rights abuses in China, NKorea and IranAFP US human rights report hits China, IranReuters DAWN.com -BBC News -AOL News all 238 news articles »

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Gates Looks for Support Against Iran - FOXNews (blog) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:34:10 GMT+00:00

Washington Post

Gates Looks for Support Against Iran FOXNews (blog) Gates described the threat from Iran as a serious concern among Saudi and Emirates leaders and has made clear the US will help defend them both. ... Gates: Iran Provides 'Limited' Support for TalibanVoice of America Gates Meets With Ruler of Emirates on IranNew York Times Saudi, UAE ready to press China on Iran sanctions: USAFP The Associated Press -NPR (blog) -Department of Defense all 639 news articles »

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Iran warns neighbors over US presence in the Gulf - Reuters Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:12 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Iran warns neighbors over US presence in the Gulf Reuters Iran opposes the US military presence on its borders in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Gulf, saying western military intervention is the root of insecurity in ... Iran's 'double game' in AfghanistanThe Guardian Iran's Ahmadinejad Criticizes US Role in AfghanistanVoice of America Iran wants help from a friendAsia Times Online AFP -Khaleej Times -The Associated Press all 1,330 news articles »

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Noam Chomsky: Iran pursuing nuclear weapons out of fear - Harvard Law Record Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:37:16 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Noam Chomsky: Iran pursuing nuclear weapons out of fear Harvard Law Record “No one in their right mind wants Iran to develop nuclear weapons.” But to Chomsky, nonproliferation requires reciprocal action, rather than international ... Why China drags its feet on UN sanctions against IranChristian Science Monitor EDITORIAL: Iran triumphs over AmericaWashington Times Ten Practical Steps to Liberty in IranHeritage.org Global Security Newswire -UPI.com -CanadianBusiness.com all 754 news articles »

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U.S. hikers held in Iran contact families - San Francisco Chronicle Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:08:47 GMT+00:00

Washington Post

U.S. hikers held in Iran contact families San Francisco Chronicle Sarah Shourd, 31, and two other recent UC Berkeley graduates who have been held in Iran since hiking across the border from Iraq last summer were each ... U.S. hikers held in Iran make calls home | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/11/2010Philadelphia Inquirer Families get calls from three American hikers imprisoned in IranSan Jose Mercury News US says hikers detained in Iran call familiesReuters CNN -The Associated Press -Newser all 463 news articles »

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2 Multinationals Pull Back From Iran - New York Times Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:41:35 GMT+00:00

Financial Times

2 Multinationals Pull Back From Iran New York Times On Wednesday, Shell announced that it had stopped selling gasoline to Iran, which despite its vast petroleum reserves has antiquated refineries that leave ... Shell, Vitol cut gasoline sales to IranMarketWatch Familiar hurdles for US as it ramps up pressure on firms doing trade with IranWashington Post Obama administration shifts gears on Iran sanctionsChristian Science Monitor AFP -Voice of America -The Associated Press all 256 news articles »

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Iran frees top opposition figure for new year: reports - AFP Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:05:52 GMT+00:00

France24

Iran frees top opposition figure for new year: reports AFP TEHRAN — Iran has freed for the new year holidays a prominent opposition figure rounded up during protests against the disputed June re-election of ... Report: Iran sentences professor to 6 yearsThe Associated Press Prison Leave For Iranian Reformist Politician Mostafa TajzadehPayvand all 122 news articles »

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Iran: What Bibi said, what Biden didn't - Jewish Telegraphic Agency (blog) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:38:02 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Iran: What Bibi said, what Biden didn't Jewish Telegraphic Agency (blog) For Iran policy watchers, there were two intriguing moments during this week's Israel visit by Vice President Joe Biden. ... Iran's president visits AfghanistanLink TV Biden Conspires With Israel To Bomb Iran Back To The Stone AgePrison Planet.com Trip to NowhereFOXNews Ha'aretz -Aljazeera.net (blog) -Asian Tribune all 1,302 news articles »

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Report finds online censorship more sophisticated - The Associated Press Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:13:50 GMT+00:00

New Zealand Herald

Report finds online censorship more sophisticated The Associated Press China, Iran and Tunisia, which are on the group's "Enemies of the Internet" list, got more sophisticated at censorship and overcoming dissidents' attempts ... 'Enemies of the Internet': Not Just For Dictators AnymoreReadWriteWeb (blog) all 178 news articles »

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ANALYSIS - Brazil's Lula raises concern with Iran embrace - Reuters India Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:45:44 GMT+00:00

Washington Post

ANALYSIS - Brazil's Lula raises concern with Iran embrace Reuters India Lula, a former union leader who was jailed by Brazil's military rulers in the 1970s, has refused to criticize Iran's human rights record and welcomed ... Brazil warns against Iran sanctionsAlalam News Network Brazil's Silva tries to head off Iran sanctions ahead of Mideast tourHa'aretz Brazil's Silva quits smoking after 50 yearsThe Associated Press Brazzil Magazine -New York Times all 606 news articles »