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US, France 'on same page' over Iran, want stronger deal - Reuters Sat, 07 Mar 2015 19:44:07 GMT

Wall Street Journal

US, France 'on same page' over Iran, want stronger deal Reuters The discovery in 2013 that the United States was holding secret talks with Iran was an opportunity for Paris, by saying 'no' to a deal, to assert itself internationally and to rebuke Washington for backing down on bombing Syria as punishment for using ... After Talks, Nuclear Deal on Iran Is Seen as CloseNew York Times 'On the same page': US, Europe show solidarity on Iran nuke talksFox News Kerry, Fabius Stress Unity in Iran Nuclear NegotiationsWall Street Journal The Guardian -Boston Globe (subscription) -ABC News all 1,180 news articles »

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Iran carries out an 'eye for an eye' punishment — literally - Washington Post (blog) Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:28:22 GMT

Washington Post (blog)

Iran carries out an 'eye for an eye' punishment — literally Washington Post (blog) A man convicted of disfiguring and blinding another man with acid five years ago was punished at an Iranian prison by having his left eye gouged out, according to reports. The practice of carrying out a literal "eye for an eye" punishment, based on the ... Iran Blinds Acid-Attacker In 'Eye For an Eye' JusticeNewsweek Iran blinds man in 'eye for an eye' justiceCNN Iran: Man forcibly blinded in one eye in 'unspeakably cruel' retribution ...Amnesty International The Guardian -Telegraph.co.uk -The Independent all 70 news articles »

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Yemen's Houthis Seek Iran, Russia and China Ties - Wall Street Journal Sat, 07 Mar 2015 23:17:50 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Yemen's Houthis Seek Iran, Russia and China Ties Wall Street Journal Houthi militants controlling Yemen's capital are trying to build ties with Iran, Russia and China to offset Western and Saudi support for the country's ousted president. The Houthis' interim government has sent delegations to Iran in search of fuel ... and more »

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US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle - Washington Post Sun, 08 Mar 2015 03:14:02 GMT

The Guardian

US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle Washington Post ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The top U.S. military officer will press the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi during a visit to Iraq this week about its plans for avoiding sectarian fallout once the Iranian-backed operation to dislodge ... The Guardian view on Iran: America's uncomfortable allyThe Guardian US Strategy in Iraq Increasingly Relies on IranNew York Times For God and Country, and IranForeign Policy Voice of America -Fayetteville Observer -Politico all 1,613 news articles »

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'It's time to end ban on women at matches,' Sepp Blatter tells Iran - CNN Sat, 07 Mar 2015 21:49:07 GMT

The Guardian

'It's time to end ban on women at matches,' Sepp Blatter tells Iran CNN Writing in the FIFA Weekly magazine published by world football's governing body, Blatter described the situation as one that "cannot continue." Iran's ban was put in the spotlight at the Asian Cup in Australia earlier this year, when thousands of ... FIFA President Sepp Blatter calls on Iran to end ban of women from soccer ...Washington Post (blog) Fifa's Sepp Blatter calls on Iran to end stadium ban for womenThe Guardian Foreign women, but not locals, may get stadium nod in IranZee News Gulf Times -ESPN FC -Aquila Style all 199 news articles »

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Iran-backed advance in southern Syria rattles Israel - Christian Science Monitor Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:22:06 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Iran-backed advance in southern Syria rattles Israel Christian Science Monitor For nearly a month, Lebanon's militant Hezbollah organization and other Shiite forces under Iranian command have been inching their way across a belt of southern Syria in a bid to drive out rebel forces fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar al ... Iran general and 10000 troops, within six miles of Israeli borderAmerican Thinker (blog) Saudi and Israel Iran anxieties alignBBC News Iran plays on in Syria, but is it eyeing up Jordan?Al-Arabiya all 33 news articles »

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Beautiful Photos Of Everyday Life In 19th And 20th Century Iran - NPR (blog) Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:25:30 GMT

NPR (blog)

Beautiful Photos Of Everyday Life In 19th And 20th Century Iran NPR (blog) Since 1979, tens of thousands of Iranians have lived in exile in the United States. The Iranian Revolution forced large numbers of the population out of the country, and many have never returned. As Persian New Year, referred to by Iranians as Nowruz, ... and more »

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Netanyahu's Iran Thing - New York Times Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:02:49 GMT

Newsweek

Netanyahu's Iran Thing New York Times Let's begin with Benjamin Netanyahu's Iran logic. He portrays a rampaging Islamic Republic that “now dominates four Arab capitals, Baghdad, Damascus, Beirut and Sana,” a nation “gobbling” other countries on a “march of conquest, subjugation and terror. Iran Might Be Warming to US Demands on Nuclear TalksNewsweek Iran Talks Closer on One-Year Nuclear 'Breakout' DemandWall Street Journal Behind Israel's Hostility toward IranConsortium News CNN -Huffington Post -CBS News all 12,946 news articles »

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The Senate's Iran Test - Wall Street Journal Sat, 07 Mar 2015 05:20:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal

The Senate's Iran Test Wall Street Journal After a partisan tempest, the Senate's effort to require a vote of Congress on the Obama Administration's impending nuclear-arms deal with Iran is back on track. With support for the Iran bill now approaching a veto-proof majority, the Administration's ... McConnell postpones vote on Iran billCNN Democrats in Congress Give Obama Breathing Room on Nuclear Talks With IranNew York Times Mitch McConnell Delays Vote On Iran Bill After Democrats RebelHuffington Post NBCNews.com -DefenseNews.com -New York Post all 468 news articles »

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In a Dance Remix of Netanyahu's Speech, Two Words Echo: 'Iran — Haman' - New York Times Fri, 06 Mar 2015 23:06:45 GMT

Haaretz

In a Dance Remix of Netanyahu's Speech, Two Words Echo: 'Iran — Haman' New York Times As the debate continues over this week's address to Congress by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, an Israeli video blogger's dance remix of the speech seems to suggest that it can be boiled down to two words: “Iran — Haman.” Those words ... More voters side with Benjamin Netanyahu than Obama on Iran nuclear deal: pollWashington Times Bottom line of Congress speech: Iran strike off the tableHaaretz A bad deal with Iran may be better than no dealazcentral.com The Age -Press TV -Wall Street Journal all 760 news articles »