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For Iran 'Breakthrough,' Coalition Cannot Break Down - Bloomberg Thu, 17 May 2012 23:19:38 GMT

Globe and Mail

For Iran 'Breakthrough,' Coalition Cannot Break Down Bloomberg The word “breakthrough” has been uttered hopefully in anticipation of the meeting May 23 in Baghdad of officials from six world powers and Iran to resolve the standoff over Iran's nuclear program. A positive meeting last month in Istanbul kindled a ... Iran Ships Oil On Behalf Of Syria -FTWall Street Journal Diplomat: UN experts say Iran sends arms to SyriaBusinessWeek Iran defying UN ban by arming Syrian warGlobe and Mail Financial Times -Reuters all 280 news articles »

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Iran Rattles Saber ... Over Google Maps - PC Magazine Fri, 18 May 2012 02:38:34 GMT

CTV.ca

Iran Rattles Saber ... Over Google Maps PC Magazine Iran, irate that Google has removed the name of the Persian Gulf on Google Maps, says it's going to sue the search giant unless the name is restored. Iran apparently means business. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast told the Associated ... Iran threatens to sue Google for not labeling Persian GulfCNN (blog) Iran threatens legal action against Google for not labeling Persian GulfCNN International Iran threatens to sue Google over dropping Persian GulfReuters CNET all 356 news articles »

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US envoy to Israel: US ready to strike Iran - CBS News Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:31 GMT

CBS News

US envoy to Israel: US ready to strike Iran CBS News JERUSALEM — The US has plans in place to attack Iran if necessary to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons, Washington's envoy to Israel said, days ahead of a crucial round of nuclear talks with Tehran. Dan Shapiro's message resonated Thursday ... Iran attack decision nears, Israeli elite locks downReuters US Envoy to Israel Says Nation Is Ready on IranNew York Times House adopts hard line on Iran. Would stance move US closer to war?Christian Science Monitor Chicago Tribune -Fox News -TIME all 1,034 news articles »

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Iran sanctions: Now or never - Washington Post (blog) Thu, 17 May 2012 21:30:19 GMT

Politico

Iran sanctions: Now or never Washington Post (blog) By Jennifer Rubin The next round of “P5+1” talks with Iran are due to restart on May 23. It is widely accepted in Israel, in Congress and among informed foreign policy gurus that the administration will strive mightily to make a deal, any deal, ... Iran sanctions bill sparks Senate fightPolitico Senate Republicans block Iran sanctions voteReuters Senators tussle over new Iran sanctionsCNN Foreign Policy -Huffington Post -The Hill (blog) all 851 news articles »

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Iran parliament approves reduced sanction-hit budget - Reuters Thu, 17 May 2012 18:41:27 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iran parliament approves reduced sanction-hit budget Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's parliament on Thursday approved President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's $462 billion annual budget, the official IRNA news agency reported, a drop in real terms from last year as international sanctions took their toll. Iran's parliament approves $462 billion budgetThe Seattle Times all 103 news articles »

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Iran summons Bahraini diplomat, denies meddling - Reuters Thu, 17 May 2012 19:01:18 GMT

Press TV

Iran summons Bahraini diplomat, denies meddling Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran on Thursday summoned Bahrain's charge d'affaires to complain about a statement from the Gulf country which accused Tehran of violating its sovereignty, state television reported. The diplomatic row started after Tehran criticized ... Bahrain warns Iran against meddling in its affairsPakistan Daily Times Challenging Iran's regional influencegulfnews.com Bahrain Warns Iran Against InterferenceRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Press TV all 209 news articles »

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Iranian president Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics - Chicago Sun-Times Thu, 17 May 2012 14:18:21 GMT

New York Post

Iranian president Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics Chicago Sun-Times AP May 17, 2012 9:18AM TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that he is eager to attend the Olympic Games in London to support Iranian athletes but that Britain doesn't want to host him. Ahmadinejad was quoted by the official IRNA ... Iran's Ahmadinejad keen to attend London OlympicsChicago Tribune Iran's Ahmadinejad wants to attend OlympicsNew York Post all 433 news articles »

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OPEC Sees Sanctions Taking Toll on Iran Oil Production - New York Times Thu, 17 May 2012 20:22:29 GMT

KGMI

OPEC Sees Sanctions Taking Toll on Iran Oil Production New York Times TEHRAN — Iranian oil production, the backbone of the Islamic republic's economy, fell by 12 percent in the first three months of the year and is likely to fall even more, industry experts say, as sanctions make it increasingly hard for the country to ... G-8 Leaders to Discuss Oil Market as Iran Embargo NearsBusinessWeek S.Korea may limit exports to Iran on payment concerns -sourcesReuters Taiwan's March Crude Imports From Iran Surge To 15-Month HighWall Street Journal Wall Street Daily -WPTZ The Champlain Valley all 87 news articles »

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Iran Crude to Japan Said to Face Blocks After Court Order - BusinessWeek Thu, 17 May 2012 11:26:21 GMT

AFP

Iran Crude to Japan Said to Face Blocks After Court Order BusinessWeek By Yuji Okada on May 17, 2012 Iranian oil shipments to Japan may be blocked after the bank handling payments on the transactions was ordered by a US court to freeze assets belonging to the Persian Gulf nation, according to two refinery officials with ... Japan's Biggest Bank Freezes Iran TransactionsWall Street Journal (blog) Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi freezes Iran transactionsChicago Tribune Bank of Tokyo-MUFJ stops Iran dealsThe Daily Yomiuri Reuters Africa all 65 news articles »

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Russia says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclear - Reuters Thu, 17 May 2012 19:38:06 GMT

Russia says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclear Reuters Nuclear-armed Russia has said publicly that it is under no obligation to protect Syria if it is attacked, and analysts and diplomats say Russia would not get involved in military action if Iran were attacked. Russia has adamantly urged Western nations ... and more »