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Investigator From UN Gives Iran Harsh Review - New York Times Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:30:54 GMT

Yahoo! News (blog)

Investigator From UN Gives Iran Harsh Review New York Times GENEVA — With presidential elections approaching in June, Iran has cracked down on journalists, rights activists and lawyers apparently in a bid to stifle dissent, a United Nations investigator said on Tuesday. He also said that the judicial ... Iran crackdown jeopardizes fair election: UN rights envoyYahoo! News (blog) UN Monitor Slams Iran Over Arrest of JournalistsArutz Sheva Iran HR chief condemns UN human rights reportPress TV International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran -South China Morning Post -World Politics Review all 20 news articles »

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Iran, al-Qaeda relationship is showing cracks, US officials and analysts say - Washington Post Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:46:24 GMT

Iran, al-Qaeda relationship is showing cracks, US officials and analysts say Washington Post “We believe that Iran continues to allow al-Qaeda to operate a network that moves al-Qaeda money and fighters through Iran to support al-Qaeda activities in South Asia,” David S. Cohen, the Treasury Department's undersecretary for terrorism and ... and more »

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Iran plans 'to sue Hollywood' over film - Aljazeera.com Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:37:01 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iran plans 'to sue Hollywood' over film Aljazeera.com Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning film "Argo" because of the movie's allegedly "unrealistic portrayal" of the country, Iranian media have reported. Several news outlets, including the pro-reform Shargh daily, said on Tuesday that ... Insulted Iran Officials Plan to Sue Over 'Argo'ABC News (blog) Iran to sue Hollywood for fear-mongering with 'Argo'Christian Science Monitor Iran to sue Hollywood over a series of films, including the Oscar-winning ArgoThe Guardian Los Angeles Times -San Jose Mercury News -The Atlantic Wire all 76 news articles »

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OPEC Producers Said to Be in Talks to Replace Iran Oil for India - Bloomberg Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:36:09 GMT

OPEC Producers Said to Be in Talks to Replace Iran Oil for India Bloomberg OPEC's biggest oil producers are in talks to supply extra crude to India as the nation prepares to halt purchases from Iran because of global sanctions, four people with knowledge of the matter said. Indian refiners, which are waiting for an order from ... and more »

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Israel Uneasy On Iran Ahead of Obama's Visit - TIME Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:03:08 GMT

TIME

Israel Uneasy On Iran Ahead of Obama's Visit TIME I recently wrote on Obama's first term progression on Iran, from engagement to saber-rattling, as a walk-up to what will be a consequential year of diplomacy between Washington, Jerusalem and Tehran. Today the Wall Street Journal's Gerald Seib takes a ... and more »

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Iran judges and media hit with EU sanctions - Aljazeera.com Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:29:40 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iran judges and media hit with EU sanctions Aljazeera.com The European Union has imposed sanctions on Iranian judges, media officials and a special police internet monitoring unit linked to the death of a dissident in custody, citing grave human rights violations, the bloc's Official Journal said. The Iranian ... European Union, citing violations of human rights, tightens sanctions against IranFox News European Union imposes new sanctions on IranPanARMENIAN.Net all 16 news articles »

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Iran clerics criticize Ahmadinejad for consoling Chavez's mother with a hug - Fox News Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:37:45 GMT

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Iran clerics criticize Ahmadinejad for consoling Chavez's mother with a hug Fox News TEHRAN, Iran – Senior Iranian clerics have scolded President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for consoling Hugo Chavez's mother with a hug -- a physical contact considered a sin under Iran's strict Islamic codes. The rebuke follows a widely published photo ... Iran: claims and counter-claims over doctored Ahmadinejad photoeuronews How much trouble is Iran's Ahmadinejad in for hugging Hugo Chavez's grieving ...The Week Magazine Iran's Ahmadinejad blasted for consoling Chavez's motherCBC.ca The Atlantic Wire all 84 news articles »

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Iran reportedly considering suing Hollywood over 'Argo' - Fox News Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:00:28 GMT

Iran reportedly considering suing Hollywood over 'Argo' Fox News Iranian authorities are planning to sue Hollywood over Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film "Argo" because they feel the film gives an "unrealistic portrayal" of their country, state media reported Tuesday. The Associated Press reports several news outlets ...

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In speech to EU Parliament, Israeli President calls Iran world's 'greatest ... - Fox News Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:43:49 GMT

The Times of Israel

In speech to EU Parliament, Israeli President calls Iran world's 'greatest ... Fox News In a speech Tuesday to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Shimon Peres also called the Lebanese group Hezbollah a terrorist organization. But his most scathing criticism was reserved for Iran. "Nobody threatens Iran," he said. "Iran ... Israeli President: Iran Is World's Greatest DangerABC News Shimon Peres: Iran Is 'Greatest Danger To Peace In The World'Huffington Post Israel president tells Europe to do more to pressure IranReuters The Times of Israel all 77 news articles »

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S.Korean POSCO cuts back on Iran steel business - Reuters Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:41:49 GMT

S.Korean POSCO cuts back on Iran steel business Reuters Western sanctions hitting Iran's industrial economy. * POSCO says units follow strict guidelines on trade with Iran. By Jonathan Saul. LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - South Korean steelmaker POSCO , minority-owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, ... and more »