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Freed US Hiker Not To Attend Espionage Trial In Iran - RTT News Thu, 05 May 2011 00:46:01 GMT+00:00

The Guardian

Freed US Hiker Not To Attend Espionage Trial In Iran RTT News (RTTNews) - Sarah Shourd, one of three American hikers accused by Iran of spying for the United States, has indicated that she will not be returning to the Islamic Republic to stand trial over espionage charges as she has been diagnosed with ... American hiker says she won't appear for trial in IranCNN Freed US hiker not returning for spy trial in IranThe Associated Press American hiker charged with spying by Iran will not return to face trialThe Guardian San Francisco Chronicle -AFP -WDIO-TV all 257 news articles »

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Iran's reaction to Osama death ranges from skepticism to conspiracy theories - International Business Times Wed, 04 May 2011 20:41:05 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Iran's reaction to Osama death ranges from skepticism to conspiracy theories International Business Times The reaction in Iran to the death of Osama bin Laden covers a wide spectrum from disbelief to the accusation that the al-Qaeda terror chief was actually a puppet for Israel and the United States. An Israeli news agency, Ynetnews, reported that one ... Iran: US should leave regionPress TV Iran's Armed Forces Equipped with New Anti-Armor, Anti-Chopper WeaponsFars News Agency Iran: Bin Laden Was a “Zionist Puppet”…Weasel Zippers Los Angeles Times -People's Daily Online -euronews all 254 news articles »

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Bipartisan bill on Iran seeks more support for dissidents - Washington Times Wed, 04 May 2011 23:37:06 GMT+00:00

Washington Times

Bipartisan bill on Iran seeks more support for dissidents Washington Times The Iran Human Rights and Democracy Promotion Act is co-sponsored by Sens. Mark Kirk, Illinois Republican, and Kirsten E. Gillibrand, New York Democrat, and Reps. Robert J. Dold, Illinois Republican, and Theodore E. Deutch, Florida Democrat. ... Lawmakers introduce human rights into Iran sanctions debateWashington Post (blog) Mark Kirk, Bob Dold address Iranian human rights violationsChicago Sun-Times (blog) all 3 news articles »

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Iran Presidential Aide Detained for Backing Film About Mahdi - Bloomberg Wed, 04 May 2011 14:16:59 GMT+00:00

Payvand

Iran Presidential Aide Detained for Backing Film About Mahdi Bloomberg An Iranian cleric and presidential aide has been detained for backing a film about a key figure in the Shiite Muslim faith, state media reported. Abbas Amirifar, who heads President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's ... Is Ahmadinejad Islamic Enough for Iran?Iranian Syrian Crisis Grows, and Iran's Inner Circle Gets EdgierThe Weekly Standard (blog) FACTBOX-Key political risks to watch in IranReuters Africa all 12 news articles »

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Analysts: Fallout of Syrian Violence Ripples in Lebanon - Voice of America Wed, 04 May 2011 18:16:16 GMT+00:00

Middle East Online

Analysts: Fallout of Syrian Violence Ripples in Lebanon Voice of America Analysts say the challenge to the Syrian regime could have a serious ripple effect in the region, particularly in Lebanon and Iran. Syria's influence is perhaps felt the strongest in Lebanon, where the two countries have had a sometimes rocky ... Lebanese fear fallout from Syria violenceUPI.com Osama killed but Hezbollah increasing its power in LebanonAXcess News all 15 news articles »

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Iran Wants Syria to Look Into Missing Journalist Case, Asr Says - Bloomberg Wed, 04 May 2011 07:11:34 GMT+00:00

Telegraph.co.uk

Iran Wants Syria to Look Into Missing Journalist Case, Asr Says Bloomberg Iran's foreign ministry wants Syria to look into the case of an Al Jazeera journalist who went missing in Syria on April 29, Asr-e-Iran reported. “I hope that it is not true, but if that is the case, ... Iran presses Syria over missing journalistAljazeera.net Family, friends of journalist detained in Syria search for informationCNN International Syrian officials confirm they have detained Seattle journalist ParvazTechFlash CBC.ca all 492 news articles »

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US congressional report: Iran offering support to al-Qaida - Jerusalem Post Thu, 05 May 2011 00:32:43 GMT+00:00

FRANCE 24

US congressional report: Iran offering support to al-Qaida Jerusalem Post Iran's Revolutionary Guard is offering support to al-Qaida and is increasing its links to the terrorist group, AFP quoted a US congressional panel as saying in a report released on Wednesday. The report was released by the Congressional Anti-Terrorism ... Report highlights alleged Iran force's Al-Qaeda linksAFP all 8 news articles »

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Turkey, Iran boost energy, trade ties despite growing US pressure - Hurriyet Daily News Wed, 04 May 2011 21:00:07 GMT+00:00

Utilities-ME.com

Turkey, Iran boost energy, trade ties despite growing US pressure Hurriyet Daily News Turkey and Iran have signed three agreements over the past three weeks to boost their relationship in almost all fields amid growing pressure from the United States on Ankara to halt ties with its neighbor. Energy ministers from both sides announced ... Tehran, Ankara sketch energy cooperation roadmapTehran Times Iran, Turkey expand relations in energy affairsZawya 'Iran, Turkey finalize energy roadmap'Press TV Southeast European Times -Utilities-ME.com -Trend News Agency all 15 news articles »

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Iran rejects renewed Arab accusation - Press TV Thu, 05 May 2011 00:33:49 GMT+00:00

Trend News Agency

Iran rejects renewed Arab accusation Press TV Iran has condemned the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council ([P]GCC) over what it calls "baseless accusations and hostility" on the part of the council's member states. The so-called [P]GCC member states issued a statement at a ministerial meeting in Abu ... Egypt's overtures to IranGulf Times Iran Urges UAE Officials to Opt for Wise PoliciesFars News Agency Iran's comments on Arabian Gulf are out of lineGulfNews Trend News Agency (subscription) all 20 news articles »

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US Treasury nears decision on expanding Iran sanctions - Ha'aretz Tue, 03 May 2011 17:12:46 GMT+00:00

Wall Street Journal (blog)

US Treasury nears decision on expanding Iran sanctions Ha'aretz The law, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program, effectively requires banks to choose between dealing with the US-led financial system or to continue doing business with Iran. By Reuters Tags: Israel news US Iran The United States Treasury is close to ... Treasury Nominees Are Pressed To Pursue Sanctions On IranNASDAQ US Treasury Nominee Pressed to Continue Sanctions on N. Korea and IranArirang News Senators Seek Foreign Bank SanctionsWall Street Journal (blog) MarketWatch -JD Supra (press release) all 19 news articles »