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Iran gains prominence at UN despite human rights record - Fox News Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:09:09 GMT

Iran gains prominence at UN despite human rights record Fox News Despite their human rights records, the United Nations has elected the Islamic Republic of Iran, Cuba, Sudan and several other repressive regimes to influential committees charged with promoting human rights. Human rights activists see this as a major ... Iran Wins Top Spots on UN Human Rights CommitteesWashington Free Beacon Iran Promoted to UN Rights BodiesCommentary Magazine Iran sweeps coveted UN rights postsUN Watch (press release) all 5 news articles »

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Israel can't accept the emerging US-Iran accord - Jerusalem Post Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:56:37 GMT

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Israel can't accept the emerging US-Iran accord Jerusalem Post Ostensibly, official US policy on Iran's nuclear program is clear: The US will not allow Iran to produce a nuclear bomb. Moreover, US President Barack Obama has said that, for this purpose, “all options are on the table” – implying a military option as ... The Usual Suspects Aim to Spoil Iran Nuclear DealHuffington Post Iran doesn't pursue military goals in nuclear programTrend.az Being on nuclear verge may suit Iran's political goalsSan Diego Jewish World Eurasia Review all 10 news articles »

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Iran to increase gasoline prices, testing patience of public awaiting economic ... - Washington Post Thu, 24 Apr 2014 21:13:53 GMT

Washington Post

Iran to increase gasoline prices, testing patience of public awaiting economic ... Washington Post TEHRAN — Gasoline prices in Iran have risen steadily and significantly in recent years, but at 22 cents per liter, they are some of the cheapest in the world. Although Iranians have traditionally adjusted quickly to higher costs without noticeably ... Report: Iran to Cut Portion of Gasoline SubsidiesABC News all 53 news articles »

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Iran replaces prisons chief after Evin incident - BBC News Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:46:49 GMT

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Iran replaces prisons chief after Evin incident BBC News The head of Iran's prison service has been replaced following allegations that political prisoners were beaten by guards at Tehran's Evin jail last week. Gholamhossein Esmaili has been transferred to a similarly high-ranking position as prosecutor and ... Iran Lawmakers Demand Probe of Alleged Beatings of Political PrisonersVoice of America Iran prison chief replaced following turmoilLos Angeles Times Iran: Maryam Rajavi calls for international probe , inspection of prisons by ICRCNCR-Iran.org (press release) Washington Post -Thomson Reuters Foundation all 79 news articles »

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In Iran, Medical Authorities Say Government Censorship Causes Cancer - io9 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:43:50 GMT

In Iran, Medical Authorities Say Government Censorship Causes Cancer io9 For years, Iran has been blocking foreign television channels. Now, the country's medical community is convinced that these electronic countermeasures are responsible for a growing number of cancer cases—and their concerns recently received support ...

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Iran dismisses US criticism of its election to UN NGO committee - Reuters Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:38:59 GMT

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Iran dismisses US criticism of its election to UN NGO committee Reuters U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power on Wednesday said, "The unopposed candidacy of Iran, where authorities regularly detain human rights defenders, subjecting many to torture, abuse, and violations of due process, is a particularly troubling outcome.". U.S. Protests Iran's Election To United Nations CommitteeHuffington Post Iran rejects US criticism of election to UN committeePress TV all 68 news articles »

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Iran needs to present a united front on science - Nature.com Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:02:17 GMT

Iran needs to present a united front on science Nature.com Iranian officials last month unveiled the Mustafa Science and Technology prizes, for researchers in Islamic countries. The creation of the four US$500,000 prizes illustrates the growing importance to the Iranian leadership of domestic science and the ...

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Iranian prisoners allegedly forced to run gauntlet of armed guards - The Guardian (blog) Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:50:29 GMT

The Guardian (blog)

Iranian prisoners allegedly forced to run gauntlet of armed guards The Guardian (blog) Political prisoners in Tehran's Evin prison have allegedly been subjected to humiliating physical abuse, including being forced to run a gauntlet of guards armed with batons, it has emerged. Iran's president, Hassan Rouhani, has been silent despite ... and more »

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Antagonising Iran: A strategic miscalculation? - Aljazeera.com Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:06:43 GMT

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Antagonising Iran: A strategic miscalculation? Aljazeera.com Even though it was a major exporter of crude oil and held some of the world's largest natural gas reserves, Iran made a compelling case over half-a-century ago that it needed, almost immediately, to produce an additional 20,000 megawatts of electricity ... Iran nuclear talks: Quiet optimism over deal between Islamic State and the ...The Independent Iran admits nuclear agency reshuffle to pave way for 5+1 talksReuters Debunking the Iran-North Korea Nuclear Axis Myththe Diplomat New Straits Times -Reuters UK -Newsmax.com all 160 news articles »

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India to make May-July oil payments to Iran - sources - Reuters India Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:49:06 GMT

Economic Times

India to make May-July oil payments to Iran - sources Reuters India Iran has cut its most sensitive nuclear stockpile by nearly 75 percent in implementing the pact, the International Atomic Energy Agency said in its latest report, as the OPEC member allays fears about its atomic aims. This means Tehran will have access ... REFILE-India to make May-July oil payments to Iran - sourcesReuters India to make May-July oil payments to Iran: ReportsEconomic Times India to make $1.65bn oil payments to Iran in 3 monthsGulf Times The Week Magazine -Press TV all 47 news articles »