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Mercy and Social Media Slow the Noose in Iran - New York Times Sat, 08 Mar 2014 18:33:59 GMT

legal Insurrection (blog)

Mercy and Social Media Slow the Noose in Iran New York Times Mr. Anghouti was quickly tried and convicted, and this being Iran, where murder carries the death penalty even for minors, he found himself on death row in one of the country's largest prisons. For most Iranian convicts — more than 600 were executed ... Spinning the death penalty in Iran into a good news storylegal Insurrection (blog) all 4 news articles »

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EU foreign policy chief arrives in Iran, expresses support for nuclear ... - Washington Post Sun, 09 Mar 2014 22:05:52 GMT

Washington Post

EU foreign policy chief arrives in Iran, expresses support for nuclear ... Washington Post TEHRAN — The European Union's foreign policy chief expressed optimism Sunday that world powers can reach a permanent deal with Iran over its nuclear ambitions, but she cautioned that success is far from certain. “It's difficult; it's challenging ... Iran tells EU's Ashton nuclear deal possible 'in months'BBC News Iran, world powers hold 'substantive and useful' nuclear talksReuters 'No Guarantee' of Final Nuclear Deal With Iran, EU Official SaysNew York Times CNN International -Haaretz -TVNZ all 588 news articles »

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Catherine Ashton in landmark bridge-building trip to Iran - BBC News Sun, 09 Mar 2014 07:20:15 GMT

BBC News

Catherine Ashton in landmark bridge-building trip to Iran BBC News The difficult and delicate process of forging a new relationship between Iran and the West takes another step this weekend with the first visit of Europe's foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, to the Islamic Republic. It will also be a significant ...

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My dad, Iran's hostage - Los Angeles Times Sun, 09 Mar 2014 23:00:30 GMT

The Times of Israel

My dad, Iran's hostage Los Angeles Times Seven years ago Sunday, my father, Robert Levinson, was taken hostage while visiting Kish Island, Iran. He is currently the longest-held hostage in U.S. history, and will likely be marking his 66th birthday Monday in captivity, thousands of miles from ... 7 years ago, American went missing in IranWSBT-TV US marks 7 years since American disappeared in IranThe Times of Israel all 81 news articles »

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Will Iran's 'end to extremism' take hold? - Christian Science Monitor Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:24:05 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Will Iran's 'end to extremism' take hold? Christian Science Monitor Iran certainly seems and sounds different eight months into President Hassan Rouhani's term. Promising an "end to extremism," Mr. Rouhani signed an interim nuclear deal with world powers months ago, and now Tehran is pushing ahead on a final ... and more »

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Ashton says no guarantee of Iran nuclear deal - Aljazeera.com Sun, 09 Mar 2014 10:07:28 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Ashton says no guarantee of Iran nuclear deal Aljazeera.com EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has said there is "no guarantee" that talks with Iran on its disputed nuclear programme will lead to a comprehensive final agreement. Ashton made the comments on Sunday during her first trip to the Islamic Republic.

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Exclusive: Iraq signs deal to buy arms, ammunition from Iran - documents - Reuters Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:41:11 GMT

Exclusive: Iraq signs deal to buy arms, ammunition from Iran - documents Reuters The Iranian government denied any knowledge of a deal to sell arms to Iraq. It would be the first official arms deal between Shi'ite Iran and Iraq's Shi'ite-led government and would highlight the growing bond between them in the two years since the ... and more »

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Exclusive: UN nuclear agency opted against sensitive Iran report - sources - Reuters Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:18:48 GMT

International Business Times

Exclusive: UN nuclear agency opted against sensitive Iran report - sources Reuters Such a report - to have been prepared last year - would almost certainly have angered Iran and complicated efforts to settle a decade-old dispute over its atomic aspirations, moves which accelerated after pragmatic President Hassan Rouhani took office ... Iran advancing its nuclear program despite pact with WestUSA TODAY Iran says nuclear programme to stay 'intact'Reuters UK Iran Continues Its Campaign Of Deception Over Its Nuclear ProgramInternational Business Times Jerusalem Post -The Hill (blog) all 441 news articles »

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Mystery surrounds intercepted Iranian missile shipment - Fox News Fri, 07 Mar 2014 19:39:28 GMT

Rappler

Mystery surrounds intercepted Iranian missile shipment Fox News A tricky trail of paperwork and the circuitous route of the Panama-flagged ship found to be carrying lethal M-302 missiles from Iran showed a major effort to hide the cargo and the parties involved. The Israeli Defense Forces say the weapons aboard the ... Israel brings arms ship to dock, hopes to shame IranReuters The Amazing Coincidences of Iran's Javad ZarifForbes Israel finds long-range rockets on ship 'sent by Iran to Gaza'The Australian Rappler -Telegraph.co.uk -Jerusalem Post all 473 news articles »

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World should thank Iran for high execution rate, says Tehran official - Fox News Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:43:47 GMT

Calgary Herald

World should thank Iran for high execution rate, says Tehran official Fox News The Islamic republic's execution rate, which has soared to ghastly heights since self-described moderate Hassan Rouhani became president last year, should be viewed as a “positive marker of Iranian achievement,” according to the head of Iran's ... Iran President Condemns Hard-Line Media CrackdownABC News all 94 news articles »