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India balances Iran trade visit and Clinton oil calls - Reuters Fri, 04 May 2012 17:01:41 GMT

IBNLive.com

India balances Iran trade visit and Clinton oil calls Reuters By Nidhi Verma and Ratnajyoti Dutta | NEW DELHI May 4 (Reuters) - India will walk a diplomatic tightrope next week as it plays host to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the same time as a large Iranian trade delegation visits seeking to ... Clinton's visit: India, US to discuss Afghanistan, Iran, n-dealNew York Daily News all 40 news articles »

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Iran May Lose 9.5% of Oil Contracts as Asian Buyers Cut Imports - Bloomberg Fri, 04 May 2012 18:20:43 GMT

National Post

Iran May Lose 9.5% of Oil Contracts as Asian Buyers Cut Imports Bloomberg Iran is poised to lose at least 192000 barrels a day of crude-supply contracts, or about 9.5 percent of its global exports, as Asian buyers curb purchases amid western sanctions targeting the nation's oil trade. Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd. Brent steady above $116; set for steepest weekly fall since DecReuters Brent set for steepest weekly fall since DecDAWN.com all 2,011 news articles »

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Iran goal: To build a nuclear bomb in 60 days, says Israel minister - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 04 May 2012 12:54:03 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Iran goal: To build a nuclear bomb in 60 days, says Israel minister Christian Science Monitor Iran is working toward a 'threshold status' of being able to produce a nuclear bomb with 60 days notice, says Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Debate in Israel over Iran's nuclear aims continues. By Dan Williams, Reuters / May 4, 2012 Israel's ... Iran could seek short build time for bomb: IsraelReuters Israel: Iran Seeks Ability to Build Nuke in 60 DaysNewsMax.com Dunsmore: Israel Debates IranVermont Public Radio San Diego Jewish World -Washington Times -Haaretz all 567 news articles »

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Access to Iran army site "priority" in talks: IAEA - Reuters Fri, 04 May 2012 13:02:05 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Access to Iran army site "priority" in talks: IAEA Reuters By Emma Farge | ST GALLEN, Switzerland (Reuters) - Gaining access to a key Iranian military facility will be the priority for the UN nuclear watchdog when it resumes talks with the Islamic state in mid-May, agency head Yukiya Amano said on Friday. Ayatollah Khamenei gives Iran nuclear talks unprecedented legitimacyChristian Science Monitor Ahmadinejad rivals ahead in parliamentary runoffThe Associated Press Iran Begins Runoff Parliamentary ElectionsTIME Tehran Times all 553 news articles »

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Iran dismisses Western demand to close nuclear bunker - Baltimore Sun Fri, 04 May 2012 12:44:16 GMT

AFP

Iran dismisses Western demand to close nuclear bunker Baltimore Sun VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday it will never suspend its uranium enrichment program and sees no reason to close the Fordow underground site, making clear Tehran's red lines in nuclear talks with world powers later this month. World powers urge Iran to give more nuclear accessChicago Tribune CORRECT: IAEA Chief: Hope To Reach Concrete Result With Iran On NuclearWall Street Journal Iran urges West to help end nuclear disputeAFP Washington Post all 744 news articles »

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Al-Qaida papers highlight tense dealings with Iran - Boston.com Fri, 04 May 2012 18:17:52 GMT

Globe and Mail

Al-Qaida papers highlight tense dealings with Iran Boston.com DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—In the rigid enemy-or-ally world view of Osama bin Laden and his chief lieutenants, Iran occupied a spot somewhere in between -- a state seen as arrogant, enigmatic and driven by self interest, according to newly released ... Documents show tense al Qaeda-Iran relationshipChicago Tribune all 15,838 news articles »

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UN rights experts decry "mounting repression" in Iran - Reuters Fri, 04 May 2012 14:01:15 GMT

UN News Centre

UN rights experts decry "mounting repression" in Iran Reuters By Stephanie Nebehay | GENEVA (Reuters) - Iran is cracking down on activists and their lawyers, meting out harsh sentences in an effort to quash pro-democracy activities, United Nations human rights experts said on Friday. In a joint statement, ... Independent UN experts urge Iran to ensure protection for rights defendersUN News Centre Rights situation in Iran troubles UNUPI.com all 16 news articles »

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China shippers profit from sanctions on Iran petchem trade - Reuters Fri, 04 May 2012 08:51:34 GMT

China shippers profit from sanctions on Iran petchem trade Reuters Sinochem, Nanjing Tankers continue to carry Iran petchem * Chinese insurers replace European-based tanker coverage * Chemical freight rates from Iran surge on sanctions By Randy Fabi SINGAPORE, May 4 (Reuters) - Chinese shipping firms are making huge ... China shippers profit from sanctions on Iran petrochemicalsBusiness Recorder all 4 news articles »

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Clinton seeks Chinese help on challenges with Iran, North Korea, Syria and Sudan - Washington Post Fri, 04 May 2012 08:00:59 GMT

DAWN.com

Clinton seeks Chinese help on challenges with Iran, North Korea, Syria and Sudan Washington Post BEIJING — US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday urged China to play a responsible role in the world by respecting human rights and helping to deal with challenges posed by Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs and violence in Syria ... Clinton urges China to help on Iran, North KoreaChicago Tribune Clinton urges united front on IranDAWN.com Clinton Calls On China To Join 'United Front' On Iran SanctionsRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 7,019 news articles »

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Nahas: Free trade with Iran possible - Chicago Tribune Fri, 04 May 2012 09:17:04 GMT

The Daily Star

Nahas: Free trade with Iran possible Chicago Tribune BEIRUT — Lebanon and Iran are mulling a free trade area, Economy Minister Nicolas Nahas said Tuesday, welcoming the step as a boost to bilateral trade between the two countries. "We are currently studying the agreement that would include phasing out ... Iran-Lebanon joint committee concludes in BeirutTehran Times Nasrallah tells Iran VP: Hezbollah ready for any challengeThe Daily Star 'Iran will not give up on trying to find missing diplomats'Press TV Al-Manar TV -China Daily -Fars News Agency all 72 news articles »