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Senate passes Iran sanctions bill - Fox News Mon, 21 May 2012 22:51:38 GMT

The Associated Press

Senate passes Iran sanctions bill Fox News Intent on weakening Iran economically, the Senate on Monday approved tough new penalties on the Tehran regime to thwart its nuclear ambitions. By voice vote, the Senate backed the measure ahead of talks between leading nations and Iran in Baghdad on ... Iran talks with UN watchdog seen as 'positive,' but outcome unclearWashington Post IAEA, Iran Discuss Inspection of Nuclear SitesVoice of America Senate toughens Iran penalties over nuke programThe Associated Press Bloomberg all 2,403 news articles »

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Iran's Kiarostami goes to Japan for latest film - Fox News Mon, 21 May 2012 16:22:40 GMT

Iran's Kiarostami goes to Japan for latest film Fox News The Iranian director's films are routinely banned in his home country, whose Islamist government has arrested or barred several younger filmmakers from working. The 72-year-old auteur has responded by looking abroad for inspiration. and more »

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Iran plans to raise daily oil output by 1.5 million barrels by 2016 - Tehran Times Mon, 21 May 2012 17:54:58 GMT

Bloomberg

Iran plans to raise daily oil output by 1.5 million barrels by 2016 Tehran Times MAHSHAHR – Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi has said that it is projected that the country's oil output will increase by 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2016. Speaking on Monday on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony for the world's ... Iran plans oil export terminal outside GulfReuters Iran Finds First Caspian Sea Oilfield in 104 Years, Fars ReportsBloomberg Iran says it's found new Caspian oil fieldUPI.com all 36 news articles »

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Iranian rapper in hiding, but defiant after call for his death - Fox News Mon, 21 May 2012 13:44:41 GMT

Iranian rapper in hiding, but defiant after call for his death Fox News The Iranian-born rapper marked for death for insulting a ninth-century imam and criticizing Tehran's regime as corrupt is determined to press his message to young fans, according to the German author who hid Shahin Najafi in his home. and more »

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Arab League to Iran: stop anti-Bahrain campaign - Reuters Mon, 21 May 2012 14:58:01 GMT

AFP

Arab League to Iran: stop anti-Bahrain campaign Reuters Saudi Arabia has been pushing the idea of closer Gulf integration to contain Shi'ite Muslim unrest in Bahrain and counter the influence of regional Shi'ite power Iran. Riyadh's initial goal appears to be a merger with Bahrain, where majority Shi'ites ... Foreign Policy: The Persian Gulf Needs Its Own NATONPR Bahrain condemns Iran's Gulf 'flagrant meddling'AFP Arab League urges Iran to stop its meddlesome stances against BahrainBahrain News Agency Al-Arabiya all 240 news articles »

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Azeris Pressured by Iran to Cut Israel, West Ties, Official Says - BusinessWeek Mon, 21 May 2012 18:14:13 GMT

PinkNews.co.uk

Azeris Pressured by Iran to Cut Israel, West Ties, Official Says BusinessWeek By Zulfugar Agayev on May 21, 2012 Iran is pressuring Azerbaijan to cut ties with Israel and Western nations as tensions mount over the Persian Gulf state's nuclear program, an aide to Azeri President Ilham Aliyev's said. “Iran is telling us to sever ... Iran Recalls Its Ambassador to Azerbaijan - MediaRIA Novosti Azerbaijan Accuses Iran Of Slander Over Eurovision 'Gay Pride March' ClaimsEurasia Review Azerbaijan And Iran In Row Over Who's More Anti-GayTowleroad PinkNews.co.uk -Yahoo!7 News all 163 news articles »

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Enlarging the Frame - Huffington Post (blog) Mon, 21 May 2012 20:27:02 GMT

Enlarging the Frame Huffington Post (blog) With the next round of talks between the P5+1 and Iran coming up on May 23rd in Baghdad, we know that the parties have concluded further talks could be useful. But it still appears that the central thrust of the P5+1 (the US, UK, China, Russia, ... Iran War Dial: Odds of Conflict Now at 37%The Atlantic 'Integrate Iran strike, Mideast peace initiative'Jerusalem Post US readies for war in Iran!Examiner.com Haaretz -The National -AMERICAblog (blog) all 11 news articles »

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Iran propping up Syria's dwindling cash reserves - CNN (blog) Mon, 21 May 2012 22:37:06 GMT

Iran propping up Syria's dwindling cash reserves CNN (blog) By Barbara Starr Syria's president is quickly spending through his cash reserves as sanctions choke off many sources of funding, but the regime is getting help from Iran in bolstering finances, CNN has learned. In Jordan, the government is accepting ... and more »

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Ahmadinejad should open a nightclub, Iranian lawmaker says - CNN Mon, 21 May 2012 18:20:17 GMT

AFP

Ahmadinejad should open a nightclub, Iranian lawmaker says CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- A hard-line Iranian lawmaker has mockingly suggested that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad open up a nightclub, according to Iran's Fars News Agency. Lawmaker Ali Motaheri took the sarcastic poke at Ahmadinejad ... Oil Minister: Iran Sets Record in Building Refineries despite SanctionsFars News Agency Iran War On Women: President Ahmadinejad Accused of Being Too "Soft" on WomenPolicyMic No restrictions on expansion of Pak-Iran ties, says NejadThe Nation, Pakistan Indian Express -AFP -The News International all 45 news articles »

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Iran sacks diplomat accused of Brazil pool abuse - BBC News Mon, 21 May 2012 18:51:42 GMT

BBC News

Iran sacks diplomat accused of Brazil pool abuse BBC News The Iranian government says it has sacked a diplomat accused of molesting at least four girls at a swimming pool in Brazil. The official, Hekmatollah Ghorbani, was arrested last month following the alleged incident at a sports club. Iran fires diplomat over Brazil pool groping scandalGlobalPost Iran sacks diplomat after Brazil groping scandalAl-Arabiya Iran sacks diplomat in Brazil groping scandalNOW LEBANON all 8 news articles »