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Obama seeks to reassure Saudi Arabia over Iran, Syria - Reuters Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:58:27 GMT

Newsweek

Obama seeks to reassure Saudi Arabia over Iran, Syria Reuters Last year senior Saudi officials warned of a "major shift" away from the United States after bitter disagreements over its response to the "Arab spring" uprisings, efforts to negotiate with Iran, and Washington's decision not to intervene militarily in ... Iran is Topic A as Obama meets with Saudi King AbdullahWashington Post (blog) Obama seeks to reassure Saudi King Abdullah on Iran, SyriaCBS News Obama Tries to Soothe Saudi Fears on Iran Nuclear DealNewsweek Heritage.org -Deutsche Welle all 884 news articles »

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Museum items can't be seized to pay Iran judgment - USA TODAY Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:39:08 GMT

Washington Post

Museum items can't be seized to pay Iran judgment USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) — Survivors of a 1997 terrorist bombing blamed partly on Iran can't seize thousands of relics from U.S. museums to pay a $412 million judgment against the Iranian government, a federal judge in Chicago ruled Friday. The case targeting the ... US Victims of Jerusalem Bombing Can't Claim Iran Artifacts (2)Businessweek all 163 news articles »

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UN Extends Term of Human Rights Monitor, Angering Iran - New York Times Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:03:36 GMT

International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran

UN Extends Term of Human Rights Monitor, Angering Iran New York Times UNITED NATIONS — The Iran government's effort to portray a kinder and gentler image was frustrated on Friday by the United Nations Human Rights Council, which voted to extend the term of a monitor scorned by Tehran. The Council, concluding its annual ... Iran's Human Rights Showing Little Progress, UN Votes to Renew Special ...International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran AJC Applauds UN Human Rights Council Condemnation of Iran's Human Rights ...PR Newswire (press release) AJC applauds UNHRC resolution on IranSan Diego Jewish World Baha'i World News Service all 10 news articles »

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Iran 'destabilising actions' source of concern - Yahoo News Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:16:57 GMT

Yahoo News

Iran 'destabilising actions' source of concern Yahoo News Riyadh (AFP) - Iran and its "destabilising actions" in the Middle East remain a source of concern for Washington despite progress in negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme, a top US official said Friday. Deputy national security advisor Ben ... Iranians Begin To Feel The Heavy Burden Of Syria's WarNPR (blog) US Says Iran 'Destabilizing Actions' Source of ConcernNaharnet Public rifts at Arab summit likely to satisfy Iran and SyriaIran Focus all 26 news articles »

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Historical Iranian nuclear deal to be shelved again? - RT (blog) Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:38:23 GMT

RT (blog)

Historical Iranian nuclear deal to be shelved again? RT (blog) With the accepted interim deal over Iranian nuclear program and constant negotiations within the P5+1 framework, the July 20 deadline is expected to be met, though one should be an optimist to expect this to happen so soon. The latest round of ...

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As Iran Sanctions Ease, Western Firms Seek a Way In - Wall Street Journal Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:43:27 GMT

Wall Street Journal

As Iran Sanctions Ease, Western Firms Seek a Way In Wall Street Journal In November, Iran's government agreed to give Western powers more scrutiny of the country's nuclear program for six months. In exchange, Western capitals eased some sanctions. The relief is limited to just a handful of industries—aircraft, car parts ... Optimism abounds as Iran warms up to WestChristian Science Monitor all 5 news articles »

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Iran hangs 16 in reprisal for Pakistan border killings - New Straits Times Fri, 28 Mar 2014 04:10:49 GMT

Press TV

Iran hangs 16 in reprisal for Pakistan border killings New Straits Times Iran said it executed 16 "rebels" Saturday in reprisal after gunmen killed at least 14 border guards near the border with Pakistan, in a rugged area often rocked by violence. The ambush happened overnight in the mountains of Sistan-Baluchestan, a ... Iran sets up committee to follow up on abducted guardsPress TV Iran warns Pakistan after abducted soldier feared executedYahoo News Iran Demands Pakistan Free Abducted GuardsABC News Reuters -The Times of Israel all 329 news articles »

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Iran calls for return of abducted border guards held in Pakistan - Telegraph.co.uk Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:43:08 GMT

Iran calls for return of abducted border guards held in Pakistan Telegraph.co.uk Iran has launched a diplomatic offensive in an effort to get back five border guards that were spirited away into Pakistan last month by jihadist militants, who claim they have executed one of group. President Hassan Rouhani in a telephone call on ...

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Getting drunk in a Muslim country: Iran's secret party scene revealed - The Independent Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:14:35 GMT

The Independent

Getting drunk in a Muslim country: Iran's secret party scene revealed The Independent Despite the ban on alcohol and frequent police raids, drinking in Iran is widespread, especially among the wealthy. Because the Shia-dominated Muslim state has no nightclubs, it all takes place at home, behind closed doors. Some of the alcohol is ... Moonshine liquor is a phone call away in Islamic IranJerusalem Post all 24 news articles »

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Lawrence Walsh, Iran-Contra Counsel, 'Played It Straight' - TIME (blog) Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:26:40 GMT

Lawrence Walsh, Iran-Contra Counsel, 'Played It Straight' TIME (blog) Lawrence E. Walsh, who died on March 19 at age 102, was the 1980s Iran-Contra “independent counsel,” the special prosecutor of the biggest White House scandal and range of crimes since Watergate.