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Iran's chief nuclear negotiator: we're being asked to make all the sacrifices - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 16 May 2013 20:42:01 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator: we're being asked to make all the sacrifices Christian Science Monitor Saeed Jalili, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and a presidential candidate, says that offers from six world powers demand far more short-term sacrifices of his government than the Islamic Republic considers reasonable or reciprocal. Skip to next ... Iran says ready to pursue talks with world powersJerusalem Post Iran Willing to Hold Nuclear Talks Before Election - VOAVoice of America 'Reset' on Iran nowReuters Blogs (blog) New York Post -Haaretz all 124 news articles »

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Russia says Iran must take part in proposed Syria talks - Reuters Thu, 16 May 2013 19:29:44 GMT

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Russia says Iran must take part in proposed Syria talks Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Iran must take part in a proposed international conference to end Syria's civil war, but that Western states wanted to limit the participants and possibly predetermine the outcome of the talks. Op-Ed: Russia wants Iran at peace conference on Syria - Digital JournalDigitalJournal.com Iran should take part in Syria conference: RussiaFRANCE 24 Anti-Syria UN resolution to intensify extremists' crimes: IranPress TV all 392 news articles »

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Cleric says women can't run for president in Iran - Fox News Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:43 GMT

BBC News

Cleric says women can't run for president in Iran Fox News Women also have registered as potential candidates in past presidential elections, but the group that vets hopefuls appears to follow interpretations of the constitution that suggest only a man may hold Iran's highest elected office. Women, however ... Iran election: Cleric rules out women candidatesBBC News Iranian cleric: Women can't be president in IranYahoo! News Iran's conservatives divided over presidential candidatesWashington Post Press TV -Gulf Daily News -Middle East Voices all 21 news articles »

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Why the US, Russia, and Iran Can All Agree To Wrestle - TIME (blog) Thu, 16 May 2013 18:41:18 GMT

New York Times

Why the US, Russia, and Iran Can All Agree To Wrestle TIME (blog) The geopolitics of 2013 pretty much mandate that the U.S., Russia and Iran won't agree on anything. Take your pick: the bloody civil war in Syria; Iran's nuclear ambitions; America's emergence as an energy producer. Even decades-old, Cold War ... US hosts Iran in NY wrestling meetESPN Three Foes Unite to Keep Wrestling in OlympicsNew York Times Wrestling: US, Iran, Russia unite on the wrestling matChannel News Asia Fox News -Payvand -Yahoo! News all 59 news articles »

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Iran election: Rafsanjani defends decision to stand as his 'national duty' - The Guardian Thu, 16 May 2013 18:58:35 GMT

The Guardian

Iran election: Rafsanjani defends decision to stand as his 'national duty' The Guardian Hashemi Rafsanjani, the dark horse heavyweight candidate in Iran's presidential election, has hit back at hardline pro-regime figures who are alarmed by his growing popularity to insist that he has a "religious and national duty" to run – and defiantly ... Iran's election A candidacy conundrumThe Economist Iran's Rafsanjani gets major support in presidential raceXinhua Iran's Elections: The Maneouvering Beginsthe Diplomat The National Interest Online -World Tribune -Guardian Express all 21 news articles »

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US senators urge Obama to up Iran sanctions - Jerusalem Post Thu, 16 May 2013 10:41:46 GMT

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US senators urge Obama to up Iran sanctions Jerusalem Post Senator Bob Menendez, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee and sponsor of several Iran sanctions laws, cited estimates that the global oil market has enough supply to let the US press Iran's remaining oil buyers to radically curtail their ... Lawmakers push White House to tighten pressure on IranWashington Post Why sanctions on Iran are not workingAljazeera.com No doubt about Turkey's gold trade with Iran: USHurriyet Daily News Los Angeles Times -Washington Times -Al-Arabiya all 32 news articles »

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Iranian Cleric: Woman Can't Be President - Huffington Post - Huffington Post Thu, 16 May 2013 14:40:56 GMT

Iranian Cleric: Woman Can't Be President - Huffington Post Huffington Post TEHRAN, Iran — A member of Iran's constitutional watchdog group insists that women cannot be presidential candidates, a report said Thursday, effectively killing the largely symbolic bids by about 30 women seeking to run in the June 14 election.

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MKs to talk Iran, Syria at NATO assembly - Jerusalem Post Thu, 16 May 2013 17:24:44 GMT

MKs to talk Iran, Syria at NATO assembly Jerusalem Post "Although we have difficulties in the European arena, we know that NATO fears Iranian missiles and will discuss the topic," Shai explained. "The Syrian issue is also on the agenda, with NATO's commitment to come to Turkey's aid if it is attacked. and more »

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Iran to source vehicles, medicines from India - Economic Times Fri, 17 May 2013 01:04:52 GMT

Economic Times

Iran to source vehicles, medicines from India Economic Times The two countries had agreed to settle bilateral trade in rupees after it became difficult for India to route payments to Iran because of the sanctions. However, the mechanism failed to take off as the trade was heavily in favour of Iran - India ... and more »

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Iran's educated, middle-class and part-time prostitute - Washington Times Fri, 17 May 2013 02:18:14 GMT

Iran's educated, middle-class and part-time prostitute Washington Times Iran's Shiite theocratic regime is widely known for its strict enforcement of Islamic laws, especially those regarding sexual behavior. But prostitutes in North Tehran ply their trade openly with little, if any, police interference. Parisa says she has ...