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New sanctions on Iran intended to ratchet up pressure, but could they ease ... - Fox News Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:07:48 GMT

The Associated Press

New sanctions on Iran intended to ratchet up pressure, but could they ease ... Fox News New sanctions imposed by the US on Iran are intended to ratchet up the pressure on Tehran -- and perhaps take down the temperature of Israel, which is clearly worried about Iran's accelerated pursuit of nuclear weapons. In an interview that aired ... Obama orders new US sanctions on Iran's government, including Central BankWashington Post Obama orders Iranian Central Bank freeze in new wave of sanctionsThe Guardian Obama Imposes Freeze on Iran Property in USNew York Times BusinessWeek -The Associated Press all 1,943 news articles »

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Diplomats: Iran boosts nuclear work in bunker - Jerusalem Post Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:13:25 GMT

National Post (blog)

Diplomats: Iran boosts nuclear work in bunker Jerusalem Post By REUTERS 02/06/2012 21:05 Iran is believed to be developing uranium enrichment activity, in a defiant move against increasing Western pressure. By Raheb Homavandi / Reuters VIENNA - Iran is believed to be expanding uranium enrichment activity deep ... Iran boosts nuclear work in bunker: diplomatsReuters Irony From IranVoice of America Obama: Israel has not decided on attacking IranCBS News National Post (blog) all 4,751 news articles »

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Exclusive: Asia buys record Africa oil volumes after Iran cuts - Reuters Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:33 GMT

The Guardian

Exclusive: Asia buys record Africa oil volumes after Iran cuts Reuters By Christopher Johnson | LONDON (Reuters) - Asia's imports of crude from West Africa are at record highs as sanctions on Iran cut supplies from the Islamic Republic to China, a Reuters survey of West African oil flows suggest. Iran Crude Ban Difficult Without India, China: Chart of the DayBusinessWeek Large US oil supplies push down crude prices; oil falls below $97 per barrelWashington Post US oil prices fall below $97Boston.com all 624 news articles »

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Obama tones down Iran rhetoric - The Hindu Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:15:54 GMT

The Hindu

Obama tones down Iran rhetoric The Hindu US President Barack Obama said on Sunday that he did not believe Israel was preparing to attack Iran to disrupt its nuclear programme and that diplomacy remained the “preferred solution” to resolving the standoff over what Western leaders believe is ... Obama's Super Bowl Interview an Indicator of Policy on Iran?Arutz Sheva Obama Talks Iran, Economy Before Super BowlABC News (blog) all 651 news articles »

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Iran's Middle Class on Edge as World Presses In - New York Times Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:57:17 GMT

New York Times

Iran's Middle Class on Edge as World Presses In New York Times TEHRAN — One measure of the profound anxiety now coursing through Iranian society can be seen on Manouchehri Street, a winding lane at the heart of this city where furtive crowds of men gather every day like drug dealers to buy and sell American ... and more »

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'Simpsons' to Iran: 'This means war!' - Los Angeles Times Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:24:46 GMT

Fox News

'Simpsons' to Iran: 'This means war!' Los Angeles Times Iran is banning the sale of all "Simpsons" toys within its borders, but the long-running Fox animated series isn't just rolling over. When asked to comment on the news, longtime "Simpsons" executive producer Al Jean had just one thing to say: "This ... Aww, man! Bart Simpson joins Barbie in Iran banReuters Simpsons cartoon dolls banned in IranCBS News Iran bans 'The Simpsons' toys, report saysFox News Daily Mail -TVNZ -Stuff.co.nz all 276 news articles »

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Iran-Sanctions Bid Targets Oil, Tanker Companies - Bloomberg Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:25:39 GMT

Bloomberg

Iran-Sanctions Bid Targets Oil, Tanker Companies Bloomberg Enlarge image Iran oil Iran oil Mehdi Marizad/Fars News/AFP/Getty Images An Iranian Saeqeh missile is launched during war games on April 25, 2010 near the Strait of Hormuz. Play Video Enlarge image Iran The Oil Weapon Iran The Oil Weapon Vahid ... Iran-Sanctions Bid Targets Oil, Tanker Companies' SalesBusinessWeek all 7 news articles »

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Iran Reports Launch of Small Satellite - Sci-Tech Today Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:12:38 GMT

Sci-Tech Today

Iran Reports Launch of Small Satellite Sci-Tech Today By Nasser Karimi Iran's Navid satellite was sent into orbit by a missile launch-vehicle dubbed Safir. Navid is designed to collect data on weather conditions and monitor for natural disasters. But Iran's decade-old space program has raised alarms in ... Iran successfully sends Navid (Gospel) into spaceiTWire Iran Lifts Off Satellite 'Navid' Into OrbitFrench Tribune Iran aerospace capabilities, a message to world nations: FMIslamic Republic News Agency Telecompaper (subscription) all 313 news articles »

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Iran upholds life sentence for men "linked to UK spy" - Reuters UK Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:54:18 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Iran upholds life sentence for men "linked to UK spy" Reuters UK TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for two men convicted of killing three Sunnis with the help of a British spy, a news agency reported on Monday, the latest move in worsening ties between the two countries. Report: Iran arrests several on alleged links to BBC Farsi-language serviceWashington Post Iran 'arrests journalists over links to the BBC'Telegraph.co.uk all 164 news articles »

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Russia, Iran and Hezbollah are already intervening in Syria. Why aren't we? - Telegraph.co.uk (blog) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:02:13 GMT

Gulf Daily News

Russia, Iran and Hezbollah are already intervening in Syria. Why aren't we? Telegraph.co.uk (blog) For those who haven't had lunch today, I encourage you to see up-close what Russian weapons and Iranian and Hezbollah “military consultants” have helped accomplish in Syria. This video is of a young boy in Homs. His entire lower jaw has been removed ... Iran condemnedGulf Daily News Iran hails Russia, Chinese UN veto on SyriaHindustan Times Russia, China, Iran complicit in Syria killings: BrotherhoodThe Daily Star TIME (blog) -Al-Bawaba all 11,925 news articles »