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Killing of Iranian scientist used same method as previous assassinations - msnbc.com Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:13:44 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Killing of Iranian scientist used same method as previous assassinations msnbc.com The Obama administration is denying any role in the killing of an Iranian university professor working at a key nuclear facility. NBC's Richard Engel reports. By msnbc.com staff The assassination Wednesday of an Iranian scientist was similar to other ... Adversaries of Iran Said to Be Stepping Up Covert ActionsNew York Times Killing of Scientist Stokes US-Iran TensionsWall Street Journal Iranian scientist involved in nuclear program killed in Tehran bomb attackWashington Post Los Angeles Times -Press TV all 3,672 news articles »

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Iran's leader Ahmadinejad denounces capitalism while in Cuba - USA TODAY Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:43:28 GMT

USA TODAY

Iran's leader Ahmadinejad denounces capitalism while in Cuba USA TODAY HAVANA (AP) – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denounced capitalism Wednesday during a speech at the University of Havana on the third leg of a trip to highlight friendships with his Latin American allies, most of them thorns in Washington's side. ... Ahmadinejad says Iran has done nothing wrongReuters Iran's Ahmadinejad talks tough against US during Latin America tourmsnbc.com (blog) Iran's president visits Havana during Latin American swingMiamiHerald.com AFP all 1,672 news articles »

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Japan to reduce Iran oil imports for US sanctions - Reuters Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:51:12 GMT

Bloomberg

Japan to reduce Iran oil imports for US sanctions Reuters Japan's cooperation welcome sign for US foreign policy * China cool to US push to cut off Iranian oil revenue * Sanctions could push up oil prices and hurt global economy By Stanley White and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Japan's finance ... Japan 'to reduce Iran oil imports'BBC News Japan Says It Will Take 'Concrete' Steps to Cut Iran Oil ImportsBusinessWeek Japan Considering Reduction in Iran Oil ImportsBloomberg New York Times -Financial Times all 743 news articles »

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An Oil Strategy in Case Iran's Navy Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz: View - Bloomberg Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:58:32 GMT

Bloomberg

An Oil Strategy in Case Iran's Navy Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz: View Bloomberg Let's just say Iran makes good on its recent threats to shut down the Strait of Hormuz. And let's say that with one-fifth of the world's oil supply bottled up, the price of a barrel of oil then almost doubles, as some analysts predict, ... US naval strike group arrives in Arabian Sea as tensions rise with IranFox News US military moves carriers, denies Iran linkReuters Can Iran Close The World's Most Important Oil Route?NPR all 2,220 news articles »

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Oil Climbs From Lowest This Year on Nigeria Disruptions, Iran Tension - Bloomberg Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:43:17 GMT

Moneycontrol.com

Oil Climbs From Lowest This Year on Nigeria Disruptions, Iran Tension Bloomberg Oil rose from the lowest settlement in almost two weeks in New York as a strike in Nigeria and the threat of sanctions against Iran's nuclear program raised concern about crude supplies. Futures gained as much as 0.6 percent after sliding 1.3 percent ... Oil Climbs From 2-Week Low on Nigeria Disruptions, Iran TensionBusinessWeek NYMEX-Crude up on supply concerns in Nigeria, IranReuters all 469 news articles »

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Republicans attack Iran, seek to wound Obama - AFP Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT

AFP

Republicans attack Iran, seek to wound Obama AFP WASHINGTON — Talking tough on Iran, Republican White House hopefuls are trying to puncture President Barack Obama's national security armor in the cauldron of the 2012 election campaign. They disdain Obama as weak towards Tehran, demand regime change ... and more »

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Iran's Leaders Shut Down Independent Film Group - New York Times Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:18:56 GMT

The Daily Star

Iran's Leaders Shut Down Independent Film Group New York Times Brushing aside protests by Iranian filmmakers and rights activists, Iran's Culture Ministry on Wednesday formally dissolved the House of Cinema, the only domestic organization that supports independent film, and moved to replace it with a committee ... Support grows for Iran's House of Cinema: Angelina Jolie invitation may have ...Chicago Tribune Iran dissolves film industry guildNOW LEBANON all 10 news articles »

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Iran nuclear expert killed amid 'covert war' (1:45) - Washington Post Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:11:55 GMT

Iran nuclear expert killed amid 'covert war' (1:45) Washington Post Two assailants on a motorcycle attached a magnetic bomb to the car of an Iranian university professor working at a key nuclear facility, killing him and another person on Wednesday, state TV reported. (Jan. 11) (/The Associated Press) Correction: ... and more »

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Iran Bazaar Sees Rush to Dump Rials as Sanctions Squeeze Economy - San Francisco Chronicle Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:56:37 GMT

The Daily Star

Iran Bazaar Sees Rush to Dump Rials as Sanctions Squeeze Economy San Francisco Chronicle The Bazaar Arz, the narrow 19th-century arcade that's the center of Iran's foreign exchange market, is crammed with people trying to sell their currency as sanctions tighten and tensions with the US escalate. In nearby shops, imported laptops and ... Iran cell phone cos deny blocking text messagesBusinessWeek Iran Cell Phone Firms Deny Blocking Text MessagesABC News all 137 news articles »

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Iran Oil Export Sanctions to Affect South Korea's Economy, Minister Says - Bloomberg Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:44:01 GMT

Bloomberg

Iran Oil Export Sanctions to Affect South Korea's Economy, Minister Says Bloomberg Play Video South Korea's economy will probably be affected by increasing sanctions on Iranian oil exports and the country needs to diversify its oil suppliers, the country's vice finance minister said today. “We import 10 percent of the oil from Iran ... Shin Says Iran Sanctions to Affect South Korea EconomyWashington Post all 4 news articles »