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Iran, Syria among top for G-8 and NATO - CBS News Sat, 19 May 2012 02:08:57 GMT

CBS News

Iran, Syria among top for G-8 and NATO CBS News Discussion will be aimed directly and indirectly at Russia, a sometime protector of both Iran and Syria and the chief blockade to such US goals as an arms embargo on Syria. The gatherings come in the shadow of the eurozone debt crisis and plummeting ... and more »

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Iran Is Weathering 'Difficulties' From Sanctions, Official Says - Wall Street Journal Sat, 19 May 2012 00:50:58 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Iran Is Weathering 'Difficulties' From Sanctions, Official Says Wall Street Journal By JAY SOLOMON NEW YORK—Iran's top economic planner acknowledged that Western sanctions are posing economic "difficulties" for Tehran, but predicted his country would weather the financial onslaught. Shamseddin Hosseini, Iran's minister of economy and ... World powers forge joint approach to Iran talksLos Angeles Times Poll: Opposition to Iran going nuclear widespreadFox News Iran may seek "tactical gain" with UN nuclear dealReuters Tehran Times all 1,977 news articles »

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Iran sanctions bill blocked in US Senate - Washington Post Fri, 18 May 2012 17:15:27 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

Iran sanctions bill blocked in US Senate Washington Post A Senate bill intended to tighten economic sanctions against Iran was blocked Thursday by Senate Republicans who said they were holding out for an even tougher measure that included an explicit threat of a US military strike if Iran refuses to curb its ... For Iran 'Breakthrough,' Coalition Cannot Break DownBloomberg Iran sanctions bill blocked in U.S. SenateDaily Caller Iran helps Syria skirt oil sanctions, report saysMyFox Washington DC New York Times -Financial Times -The Guardian (blog) all 299 news articles »

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Obama, G8 may remind Iran of their own "oil weapon" - Reuters Fri, 18 May 2012 21:01:38 GMT

New York Times

Obama, G8 may remind Iran of their own "oil weapon" Reuters G8 to discuss oil market strains at Camp David * G8 could say it's prepared to use oil reserves * Iran oil exports have fallen by a fifth this year (Adds Hollande comment in para 5) By Timothy Gardner and Jonathan Leff WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, ... Obama, G8 may remind Iran of their own 'oil weapon'Jerusalem Post Iran Sanctions Delay Seen by Gibson Hurting Rates for TankersBloomberg OPEC Sees Sanctions Taking Toll on Iran Oil ProductionNew York Times all 120 news articles »

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Iranian protesters denounce Saudi-Bahrain union plan - Reuters Fri, 18 May 2012 12:02:04 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

Iranian protesters denounce Saudi-Bahrain union plan Reuters Cleric: Union is "ill-fated plot" Muslims won't tolerate * Iran-Gulf Arab tensions on the rise DUBAI May 18 (Reuters) - Thousands of Iranians rallied on Friday against plans for union between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, state television showed, ... Iranian Protests Heat Up Over Saudi-Bahrain AgreementRTT News Bahrain protesters decry unity plans with SaudisAtlanta Journal Constitution Iran summons Bahrain envoyThe Nation, Pakistan Washington Post all 306 news articles »

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Iran-born singer hiding in Germany after rap prompts online death threats - Washington Post Fri, 18 May 2012 14:45:57 GMT

Iran-born singer hiding in Germany after rap prompts online death threats Washington Post BERLIN — An Iranian-born singer who went into hiding after receiving death threats for allegedly insulting a Shiite Muslim saint said Friday he didn't intend to provoke the wrath of religious extremists. Shahin Najafi, who has lived in Germany since ... and more »

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Iran prez: British don't want me at games - FOXSports.com Fri, 18 May 2012 12:04:51 GMT

BigPond News

Iran prez: British don't want me at games FOXSports.com Ahmadinejad was quoted by the official IRNA news agency as saying he would like to be "beside Iranian athletes" during the Games but the British are reluctant to have him. "I would like to be next to our young athletes at the 2012 Olympics but the host ... Ahmadinejad wants to attend OlympicsBigPond News all 458 news articles »

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Iran Threatens to Sue Over Google Maps Slap - TechNewsWorld Fri, 18 May 2012 19:26:47 GMT

BBC News

Iran Threatens to Sue Over Google Maps Slap TechNewsWorld By David Vranicar Today in international tech news: Still irked about Google Maps' non-labeling of the Persian Gulf, Iranian state-run media says the country is considering legal action against the search company. In the UK, police implement a system ... Iran to Sue GoogleForbes Iran threatens to sue Google for not labeling Persian GulfKXLY Spokane Iran: Map Sets Off Dispute With GoogleNew York Times The Associated Press -Washington Examiner -Reuters all 484 news articles »

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Netanyahu: Iran won't take nuclear talks seriously - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 18 May 2012 12:56:05 GMT

AFP

Netanyahu: Iran won't take nuclear talks seriously Christian Science Monitor Speaking in Prague, Israel's prime minister compared Iran's nuclear drive to that of North Korea, and said he has seen no evidence of Iran taking upcoming talks seriously. By Tom A. Peter, Correspondent / May 18, 2012 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ... Netanyahu: No sign Iran will stop nuclear weapons pathJewish Telegraphic Agency Netanyahu skeptical Iran would end nuclear programSan Francisco Chronicle Netanyahu doubts Iran will end nuke plansUPI.com AFP -International Business Times all 49 news articles »

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Japan looks to central bank to pay for Iran oil: Nikkei - Reuters Fri, 18 May 2012 20:12:30 GMT

International Business Times

Japan looks to central bank to pay for Iran oil: Nikkei Reuters (Reuters) - The Japanese government and private sector bank officials are considering asking the Bank of Japan (BOJ) for help in settling Iranian oil transactions, the Nikkei reported. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, which handles most of Japan's ... Japan Questions Jurisdiction Of US Court Order Freezing Iran AssetsWall Street Journal Japan Considers Using Central Bank To Circumvent Iran Oil Payment EmbargoInternational Business Times all 88 news articles »