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Paul Assails Rivals' Criticism of His Policy on Iran - New York Times Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:45:25 GMT

New York Times

Paul Assails Rivals' Criticism of His Policy on Iran New York Times DES MOINES — Representative Ron Paul of Texas assailed criticism of his opposition to United States military involvement abroad, saying he fears an overreaction to worries about Iran's nuclear program could lead to war. Mr. Paul's rivals have hammered ... Republicans trade shots as they crisscross IowaLos Angeles Times Irresponsible Foreign Policy: The Republican Establishment, Not Ron PaulHuffington Post (blog) Gingrich weeps discussing mother's death; Romney attacks PaulChicago Sun-Times NPR all 5,826 news articles »

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Iranian Navy Chief Says Closing Hormuz Strait Not Iran's Intention - Bernama Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:57:11 GMT

USA TODAY

Iranian Navy Chief Says Closing Hormuz Strait Not Iran's Intention Bernama TEHRAN, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Iran's navy chief Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Friday that it is not Iran's intention to close the Strait of Hormuz although it could readily close it, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the local satellite Press TV ... Oil Heads for Third Yearly Gain on Iran Tension, U.S. Economy SpeculationBloomberg Strait talking: Iran gets tough as US fleet looks onRT Iran and the StraitNew York Times USA TODAY -Wall Street Journal all 4,637 news articles »

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Iran to fire long-range missiles in drill-agency - Reuters Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:05:16 GMT

Irish Times

Iran to fire long-range missiles in drill-agency Reuters Iran to test-fire long-range missiles during drill * Closing Strait of Hormuz would harm Iran's own economy * Tensions high between Iran and the West over nuclear work (Adds analyst, background) By Parisa Hafezi TEHRAN, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Iran will ... Iran Is Threatening to Block the Strait of Hormuz -- Don't Call Its BluffHuffington Post US Heading for Showdown With Iran?Fox News US Raises Alarm Over Oil LanesWall Street Journal Voice of America -Irish Times all 245 news articles »

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Iran blocks former president's website ahead of vote - Chicago Tribune Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:15:58 GMT

National Post (blog)

Iran blocks former president's website ahead of vote Chicago Tribune TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has blocked the website of influential former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani ahead of parliamentary elections, for carrying pro-reform critical statements, Iran's semi-official ILNA news agency reported on Friday. ... Iran blocks ex-president's website ahead of parliamentary voteNational Post (blog) Iran ex-President Rafsanjani's website blockedBBC News Iranian authorities block access to former President Rafsanjani's websiteWashington Post Boston.com -AFP all 140 news articles »

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Oil futures slip, but notch yearly gain of 8.2% - MarketWatch Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:58:28 GMT

Arab News

Oil futures slip, but notch yearly gain of 8.2% MarketWatch By Myra P. Saefong, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude oil futures closed lower Friday as traders eyed developments in Europe and Iran and their potential risks to global oil demand, but prices ended the year more than 8% higher after a ... Oil inches up toward $100 as US economy improvesThe Associated Press Oil Heads for Third Yearly Gain on Mideast Tension, US EconomyBusinessWeek Brent steady, set for 14 pct annual gainEconomic Times Commodity Online all 727 news articles »

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Iran ready to resume 5+1 talks: Salehi - Tehran Times Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:17:46 GMT

Islamic Republic News Agency

Iran ready to resume 5+1 talks: Salehi Tehran Times TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has said that Iran is ready to resume negotiations with the 5+1 group (the United States, Britain, France, Russia, China, and Germany). Salehi made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign ... 'Iran ready to renew nuclear talks with powers'Jerusalem Post Iran Ready for N. Talks Based on Russian ProposalFars News Agency Iran, China stress expansion of tiesPress TV Islamic Republic News Agency -Arutz Sheva all 33 news articles »

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"A Separation" builds Iranian Oscar hopes - Reuters Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:50:42 GMT

TIME

"A Separation" builds Iranian Oscar hopes Reuters By Jordan Riefe | LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood has often criticized Tehran for stifling movie-making, but the acclaimed film "A Separation" is breathing life into Iran's hopes for a rare Oscar success. Released in the United States on Friday after ... A Separation: How about an Oscar for This Fascinating Iranian Drama?TIME Movie review: 'A Separation'Los Angeles Times A SeparationSlate Magazine Big Hollywood -NPR (blog) all 99 news articles »

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Iran plays more war games near Strait of Hormuz - Washington Post Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:16:24 GMT

Iran plays more war games near Strait of Hormuz Washington Post The Iranian navy continued its 10-day drill on Friday in international waters near the strategic oil route that passes through the Strait of Hormuz. (Dec. 30) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post ... and more »

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US arms sale to Saudis sends message to Iran - Sydney Morning Herald Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:51:21 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

US arms sale to Saudis sends message to Iran Sydney Morning Herald Although the White House said the deal had not been accelerated to respond to threats by Iranian officials in recent days to shut off the Strait of Hormuz, its timing is laden with significance, as tensions with Iran have deepened and the US has ... A jet sale to counter Iran - Philadelphia Daily NewsSan Francisco Luxury News US touts $30 billion Saudi Arabia fighter jet dealHindustan Times US-Saudi fighter jet sale signedChina Daily China.org.cn -UPI.com -Voice of America all 1,058 news articles »

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Perry draws Iran, Congress comparison - Houston Chronicle (blog) Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:59:46 GMT

Perry draws Iran, Congress comparison Houston Chronicle (blog) This is like the president calling Iran up and saying, 'Hey, pretty please, will you give us the drone back?'” Perry said. “You're not going to ask Washington, 'Will you make your job part-time?' and get any appropriate answer. ... and more »