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Iran Steps Back From Warning on US Ships - New York Times Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:58:04 GMT

New York Times

Iran Steps Back From Warning on US Ships New York Times TEHRAN (Reuters) — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that it considered the likely return of American warships to the Persian Gulf part of routine activity, backing away from previous warnings to Washington not to re-enter the area. ... After threats, Iran plays down US naval movesReuters US sanctions on Iran, Lanka may buy oil from Saudi Arabia, OmanSunday Times.lk China Hedges Mideast Oil Bets Amid Iran TensionsNPR all 1,395 news articles »

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Confronting Iran in a Year of Elections - New York Times Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:39:47 GMT

Haaretz

Confronting Iran in a Year of Elections New York Times Historical analogies are always dangerous when it comes to presidential elections and nuclear geopolitics, so comparisons to the Obama administration's calculus in the escalating confrontation with Iran calls to mind the caution that history doesn't ... Iran-U.S. war unnecessary - sanctions workingSan Francisco Chronicle Six months that shook TehranHaaretz China urges Iran to return for dialoguesSouth Asian News Agency Press TV -Jerusalem Post all 900 news articles »

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Iran declares war on Barbie - Washington Times Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:57:33 GMT

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Iran declares war on Barbie Washington Times EASTON, Md., January 21, 2012 — Iran is under siege and it's not going to take it anymore. First, it was Stuxnet, the computer virus worm, then the assassination of its top scientists, and then it was sanctions. And now it's Barbie, that spawn of the ... Barbie In Iran: A Western Plot?NPR Iranian police close shops for selling BarbieChicago Sun-Times Agency: Iran shuts down shops selling Barbie dollsJackson Sun BabyCenter (blog) -New York Times -CTV.ca all 351 news articles »

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China's Oil Imports from Iran Jump - Wall Street Journal Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:45:08 GMT

Fars News Agency

China's Oil Imports from Iran Jump Wall Street Journal By WAYNE MA BEIJING—China's crude-oil imports from Iran last year were up 30% from 2010, to 27.76 million metric tons, China's General Administration of Customs reported Saturday. That works out to about 557000 barrels a day. ... Iran To Survive US Oil Embargo - OpEdEurasia Review Iran's Crude Supplies to China Show 30% Growth in 2011Fars News Agency China oil imports from Iran up by 30%Press TV Reuters -24/7 Wall St. all 31 news articles »

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Iran rejects as 'baseless' Sarkozy nuclear claims - AFP Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:30:00 GMT

Haaretz

Iran rejects as 'baseless' Sarkozy nuclear claims AFP TEHRAN — Claims by French President Nicolas Sarkozy that Iran is seeking to develop a nuclear weapon are "baseless and far from reality," Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman said on Saturday. "Apparently by making false claims, the French president ... Tehran rejects Sarkozy's accusation of seeking nuclear bombHaaretz 'Sarkozy's claims against Iran, false'Press TV Time running out for Iran diplomacy: SarkozyReuters RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 240 news articles »

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US won't cut carrier fleet to fix budget, Panetta says - Chicago Tribune Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:15:13 GMT

US won't cut carrier fleet to fix budget, Panetta says Chicago Tribune ABOARD THE USS ENTERPRISE (Reuters) - The United States will not cut America's fleet of 11 aircraft carriers to help trim the budget deficit, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Saturday, citing tensions with Iran as an example of why the massive ... and more »

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Obama flaunts record on Israel, Iran - Jerusalem Post Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:54:57 GMT

Haaretz

Obama flaunts record on Israel, Iran Jerusalem Post By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, JPOST CORRESPONDENT WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama defended his record on Israel and Iran at a fundraiser in New York Thursday night, pushing back against a frequent line of Republican attacks. ... Encore for warMalaysia Star Getting Rid of 'Anti-Israel' PresidentsConsortium News all 149 news articles »

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Report: Iranian currency drops 11 percent, hitting new record low against dollar - Washington Post Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:39:23 GMT

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Report: Iranian currency drops 11 percent, hitting new record low against dollar Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's national currency fell by 11 percent Saturday amid the government's refusal to sign off on a move to raise bank interest rates, state news agencies reported. The semiofficial Fars news agency said the the country's currency, ... Report: Iranian currency drops 11 per cent, hitting new record low against dollarCanadianBusiness.com Iran's currency hits new record low against dollarNewsday all 21 news articles »

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Iranian director speaks carefully -- always with an eye to his censors - Washington Examiner Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:05:49 GMT

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Iranian director speaks carefully -- always with an eye to his censors Washington Examiner 11, the man who oversaw Iran's uranium enrichment program was slain in an assassination the Islamic regime blamed on American and Israeli intelligence. And this reporter was scheduled to meet and interview an Iranian visitor. It felt a little surreal. ... 'Separation' a look at modern IranToronto Sun all 29 news articles »

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European Union Moves Closer to Imposing Tough Sanctions on Iran - New York Times Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:41:05 GMT

BBC News

European Union Moves Closer to Imposing Tough Sanctions on Iran New York Times PARIS — The European Union moved closer to imposing a phased oil embargo on Iran and some form of narrow sanctions against transactions with Iran's central bank, European and French diplomats said on Friday. Officials hope to announce a final plan at ... IAEA rejects Iran accusation over scientist's killingReuters US, Europe aim to pressure Iran back into nuke talks, with tougher sanctions ...Washington Post Iran's threat is an opportunity | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012-01-19Philadelphia Inquirer BBC News all 4,226 news articles »