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Al Jazeera journalist, missing in Syria, returned to Qatar from Iran - Los Angeles Times Thu, 19 May 2011 00:35:24 GMT+00:00

CBC.ca

Al Jazeera journalist, missing in Syria, returned to Qatar from Iran Los Angeles Times Al Jazeera's Dorothy Parvaz, who went missing on arriving in Damascus to cover the Syrian protests, is returned to Qatar by Iran, where she had been held for most of the 19 days. Dorothy Parvaz, a former Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter, ... Dorothy Parvaz: Inside Syria's secret prisonsAljazeera.net Detained Canadian journalist freed from Iranian jailToronto Star In Syria, Canadian journalist heard prisoners being torturedGlobe and Mail AFP -Tehran Times -Washington Post (blog) all 999 news articles »

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Iran's first nuclear power plant 'goes operational', state radio claims - Daily Mail Thu, 19 May 2011 00:48:29 GMT+00:00

Kansas City Star

Iran's first nuclear power plant 'goes operational', state radio claims Daily Mail By Daily Mail Reporter Iran faced global condemnation today after it defied safety warnings and launched the country's first nuclear power plant. Western countries including the United Kingdom and the US have for years feared the controversial plant ... UN Probes Iran Hacking of InspectorsWall Street Journal AP Exclusive: Diplomats: IAEA fears Iran hackersThe Associated Press Iran Infiltrated IAEA Electronics, Officials AllegeGlobal Security Newswire Register -Xinhua -Boston Globe all 528 news articles »

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Iran: Publication Calls for ArrestOf President's Closest Political Aide - New York Times Thu, 19 May 2011 00:34:47 GMT+00:00

Reuters

Iran: Publication Calls for ArrestOf President's Closest Political Aide New York Times The demand by the weekly Ya Lesarat, which is considered close to some of Iran's most extremist factions, reflects the fierce internal battles between Mr. Ahmadinejad and ultraconservative groups that accuse him of trying to defy the authority of ... Iran's Ahmadinejad May Bring 'Militancy' to OPEC MeetingBusinessWeek Analysis: Will Iran's Ahmadinejad survive until end of his term?Reuters Iran sets stage for tense Opec meetingFinancial Times San Francisco Chronicle -Wall Street Journal (blog) -Oil & Gas Journal all 313 news articles »

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Iran, Kuwait clear way to ease diplomatic rift after spy ring claims - Washington Post Wed, 18 May 2011 16:44:36 GMT+00:00

Iran, Kuwait clear way to ease diplomatic rift after spy ring claims Washington Post By AP, KUWAIT CITY — Iran's foreign minister says his nation and Kuwait's leaders have agreed to allow the return of ambassadors recalled in a dispute over an alleged Iranian spy ring. The accord is part of efforts to ease tensions after Kuwait ... and more »

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Kuwait confident of Iran's goodwill: Kuwaiti emir - Tehran Times Wed, 18 May 2011 18:56:55 GMT+00:00

Hurriyet Daily News

Kuwait confident of Iran's goodwill: Kuwaiti emir Tehran Times TEHRAN - Kuwaiti Emir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has said that Kuwait is confident of Iran's goodwill. The Kuwaiti emir made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi in Kuwait City on Wednesday. ... Iran and Kuwait to return ambassadorsChannel 6 News Online Iran urges neighbors to strive for peacePress TV Iran's FM Dismisses Military Solution to Bahrain CrisisFars News Agency Bloomberg -Reuters -CRIENGLISH.com all 157 news articles »

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China dismisses UN missile report on N Korea, Iran - Pakistan Daily Times Wed, 18 May 2011 23:17:05 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

China dismisses UN missile report on N Korea, Iran Pakistan Daily Times BEIJING: Beijing on Wednesday denied a United Nations panel report indicating that prohibited missile technology was shared by North Korea and Iran through a third country that diplomats have said was China. “I totally deny such reports,” Assistant ... China denies role in North Korea-Iran missile tradeThe Guardian Iran rejects UN claims on missile programPress TV Iran to Display New Ballistic MissilesGlobal Security Newswire all 20 news articles »

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Lawmakers hope to force Iran's hand on nukes - Lake Wylie Pilot Wed, 18 May 2011 22:47:18 GMT+00:00

The Voice of Russia

Lawmakers hope to force Iran's hand on nukes Lake Wylie Pilot Iran could face a new array of US sanctions under proposed House legislation that's meant to force Tehran into international talks on its nuclear program. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs ... What's the Point of Passing Iran Sanctions Obama Won't Enforce?Commentary Berman, Ros-Lehtinen introduce toughened Iran sanctionsJewish Telegraphic Agency US policy toward Iran: a lot of bark but not enough biteThe Voice of Russia UPI.com -Palm Beach Politics (blog) all 13 news articles »

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China Holds Up Report on North Korean Proliferation - Global Security Newswire Wed, 18 May 2011 21:51:40 GMT+00:00

Reuters Africa

China Holds Up Report on North Korean Proliferation Global Security Newswire China on Tuesday prevented the release of an expert report to the UN Security Council asserting that North Korea has routinely exchanged ballistic missile equipment with Iran, Reuters reported (see GSN, May 17). (May. 18) - The UN Security Council, ... Rep. Howard Berman Co-Introduces New Iran Sanctions LegislationThe State Column Tighter US sanctions willnot intimidate Iran, says spokesmanMonsters and Critics.com 'US sanctions won't hinder Iran N work'Press TV AFP -Fars News Agency -CNN all 1,306 news articles »

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Analysis: Al Qaeda's interim emir and Iran - Long War Journal Wed, 18 May 2011 19:04:05 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Analysis: Al Qaeda's interim emir and Iran Long War Journal Al Adel's relationship with Iran will undoubtedly garner more attention now that he has reportedly assumed, at least temporarily, one of al Qaeda's top roles. Indeed, the early press accounts have noted that al Adel lived under some form of house ... Iran could play role in al-Qaida, post-bin LadenFox News Bin Laden death means possible power struggle in al QaedaCNN International Iran could play role in al-Qaeda, post-bin LadenGlobe and Mail Hot Air all 759 news articles »

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Concern Over Human Rights Abuses in Iran - US Department of State (press release) Thu, 19 May 2011 02:13:04 GMT+00:00

Concern Over Human Rights Abuses in Iran US Department of State (press release) The United States is deeply concerned that Iran continues to deny its citizens and other persons within Iran their human rights. Judicial cases, trials, and sentences continue to proceed without transparency and the due process rights enshrined in the ... UN special rapporteur can visit Iran: LarijaniPayvand all 2 news articles »