Iran News and Information Links

	Iran News and Information Links
	December 1-31 2004

	31/12/04 npr.streamsage.com/google/programlist/feature.php?wfid=4251237 Iran’s Bam Earthquake Revisited NPR (audio) – Washington,D.C.,USA Description: Last year at this time, another natural disaster was in the news: a powerful earthquake leveled the city of Bam, Iran. … www.startribune.com/stories/484/5162038.html A year later, Iran quake victims rebuild amid sorrow Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription) – Minneapolis,MN,USA TEHRAN, IRAN — The people of Bam, an Iranian town devastated by an earthquake a year ago, know what’s ahead for the survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami … www.mosnews.com/news/2004/12/30/ufo.shtml Russia Joins Iran in Fighting UFO’s MOSNEWS – Russia Russia and Iran have agreed to a joint program studying the UFO phenomenon after a series of sightings of unidentified flying objects. … cooltech.iafrica.com/space/401199.htm Meteor hits house in Iran IAfrica South African News – Cape Town,South Africa A meteorite weighing at least 16kg has hit a house in the southeast of Iran, the state news agency IRNA reported on Thursday. According … www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35655-2004Dec29.html We Need a Real Iran Policy Washington Post – Washington,DC,USA By Susan E. Rice. Has President Bush quietly concluded that the United States can live with a nuclear-armed Iran? If this seems preposterous … 30/12/04 www.newkerala.com/news-daily/news/features.php?action=fullnews&id=51794 Pak, Iran want non-permanent UNSC expansion: New Kerala – Ernakulam,Kerala,India [World News]: Islamabad, Dec 29 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri has said that Islamabad is in favour of adding non-permanent members to the United … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041229-053910-9697r.htm Iran slams eviction of Muslim student Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA Tehran, Iran, Dec. 29 (UPI) — Iranian parliament Speaker Ghulam Adel Wednesday denounced the expulsion of a Muslim student from … www.ameinfo.com/news/Detailed/51382.html Persian carpets on display at the Iran Trade and Tourism Week AME Info – United Arab Emirates Persian carpets are symbols of artistic magnificence and these symbols are now on display at the Iran Trade and Tourism Week, currently on at Expo Centre … www.iranian.ws/iran_news/publish/article_5170.shtml Iran “Gholam Shire’i” questioned secularism in France Persian Journal – Iran Iran majlis speaker Ghulam Adel known as “Gholam Shire’i” in majlis Wednesday denounced the expulsion of a Muslim student from a French school for wearing a … www.mehrnews.ir/en/NewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=143715 Iran’s petrochemicals join intl. stock exchanges MehrNews.com – Tehran,Iran 29 (MNA) — “Given the vast interests expressed by foreign companies for purchasing Iran’s petrochemical industry products, we will face no problem for … 29/12/04 www.newkerala.com/news-daily/news/features.php?action=fullnews&id=51477 Pakistan, Iran for debate on UN reforms: New Kerala – Ernakulam,Kerala,India [World News]: Islamabad, Dec 28 : Pakistan and Iran Tuesday called for a debate on proposed reforms of the United Nations and supported the creation of eight … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_29-12-2004_pg2_20 Iran threatens to boycott 2006 Doha Asian Games Daily Times – Pakistan TEHRAN: Iran is threatening to boycott the 2006 Asian Games if the organisers persist in referring to the “Arabian Gulf” instead of the “Persian Gulf … news.ft.com/cms/s/87c55104-593d-11d9-89a5-00000e2511c8.html Iran reformists name election candidate Financial Times – UK Mosharekat, Iran’s largest reformist party, announced the candidacy of Mostafa Moein for president in the forthcoming elections, defying speculation his … news.newkerala.com/business-news-india/?action=fullnews&id=51187 IOC to give GAIL 10 per cent in Iran liquefaction plant: New Kerala – Ernakulam,Kerala,India … New Delhi, Dec 28 : Indian Oil Corp will give gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd a 10 per cent stake in the liquefaction plant it plans to set up in Iran for export … www.tehrantimes.com/Description.asp?Da=12/29/2004&Cat=9&Num=028 Iran, China to refine gas condensates Tehran Times – Tehran,Iran TEHRAN (PIN) --- Iran and China have struck a deal to build a refinery for handling 360,000 barrels per day of gas condensates. … 28/12/04 www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_28-12-2004_pg7_32 Pakistan urges India to decide on Iran pipeline Daily Times – Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan urged India on Monday to decide whether to join a pipeline project to bring gas from Iran, as Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_28-12-2004_pg4_25 Iran reviews case of woman sentenced to hang Daily Times – Pakistan … not carried out.”. Pre-marital and extra-marital sex is banned in Iran, the former carrying a sentence of 100 lashes. But if the … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041227-064446-8048r.htm Iran might boycott Iraq neighbors’ parley Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA 27 (UPI) — Iran might boycott a meeting of Iraq’s neighboring countries scheduled to convene in Amman, Jordan, in mid-January, reports said Monday. … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041227-060335-9678r.htm Landmines kill three in Iran Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA Tehran, Iran, Dec. … The Iranian News Agency said the incidents took place in the city of Dahlaran, on the Iran-Iraq border, also wounding two people. … www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/OLI727397.htm Year after Bam, Iran sends condolences to Asia Reuters AlertNet – London,England,UK … A pre-dawn quake last year razed the date-growing, mud-brick city of Bam in southeast Iran and demolished the ancient citadel that had been at the heart of its … 27/12/04 www.iht.com/articles/2004/12/26/opinion/ediran.html Iraq and Iran International Herald Tribune – France … They are fearful of Tehran for geopolitical reasons. They don’t want Iranian-style theocracy to spread beyond Iran’s borders. But … news.ft.com/cms/s/3bf401ca-5772-11d9-a8db-00000e2511c8.html EU to begin trade talks with Iran as US backs engagement Financial Times – UK Trade talks between Iran and the European Union are set to begin on January 12 as the EU drive to improve ties with Tehran gathers pace. … www.ameinfo.com/news/Detailed/51221.html Iran Trade and Tourism Week opens at Expo Centre Sharjah AME Info – United Arab Emirates The Iran Trade and Tourism Week, an opportunity to explore trade, investment and tourism prospects from one of Middle East’s largest economies, was inaugurated … www.pakistanlink.com/Headlines/Dec04/26/05.htm N-standoff, gasline to top in Pak-Iran talks Pakistan Link – Inglewood,CA,USA ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 : Pakistan and Iran will hold talks on various bilateral, regional and international issues here today (Monday). … www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-irany outh26dec26,0,2335496.story?coll=la-home-headlines Lost Generation of Iran Seeks Escape Los Angeles Times (subscription) – Los Angeles,CA,USA … “This country is very dirty,” said Mansureh, a pale 23-year-old who answers telephones at a law firm because she wasn’t accepted to any of Iran’s universities. … 25/12/04 www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/518911.html Iran’s air force ordered to defend nuclear facilities from `flying … Ha’aretz – Jerusalem,Israel TEHRAN – Iran’s air force has been ordered to shoot down any unknown or suspicious flying objects in Iran’s airspace, an air force spokesman said yesterday … news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4125385.stm Survivors recall Iran quake loss BBC News – London,England,UK … the disaster. Many survivors who are still waiting for new accommodation have accused Iran’s government of failing them. Iranian … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_26-12-2004_pg7_34 Pakistan and Iran will review bilateral ties Daily Times – Pakistan … Mehmood Kasuri, it said. “Pakistan values close friendly relations with Iran,” the statement said. “Both countries are keen … www.iranian.ws/iran_news/publish/article_5127.shtml Iran FM Wraps Up Regional Tour by visiting Turkey Persian Journal – Iran Iran’s Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi wound up his short visit to Turkey and left in Ankara for Tehran. Kharrazi’s visit to Turkey … www.aljazeerah.info/News%20archives/2004%20News %20archives/ December/24%20n/Irans%20Foreign%20 Minister%20in%20Syria%20Challenges%20Accusers.htm Iran’s Foreign Minister in Syria Challenges Accusers Al-Jazeerah.info – Dalton,GA,USA DAMASCUS, 24 December 2004 — Iran’s foreign minister challenged US and Iraqi officials yesterday to prove their allegations that his country is meddling in … 24/12/04 www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_25-12-2004_pg7_57 No immediate US curbs against Syria and Iran Daily Times – Pakistan WASHINGTON: Despite President George W Bush’s stern warnings to Iran and Syria against “meddling” in Iraq, Washington has shown no sign of readying new … abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=357673 Russia Says Hopes to Sign Iran Deal in January ABC News – USA Dec 24, 2004 — MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia hopes to sign a key deal with Iran in January for the start-up of a Moscow-built nuclear reactor, a senior official … www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?ID=35333 Iran condemns ‘stupid’ accusations of interference in Iraq Turkish Press – Turkey He denied that Iran’s repeated calls for a high turnout in the Iraqi elections next month amounted to interference in its neighbour’s affairs. … iafrica.com/news/worldnews/400604.htm Iran prepares to remember Bam quake IAfrica South African News – Cape Town,South Africa … The earthquake aroused an unprecedented degree of solidarity between the Islamic republic and international organisations while even Iran’s arch-enemy the … www.amnestyusa.org/news/document.do?id= 80256DD400782B8480256F74004E4A48 Iran: Lives in the balance: an open appeal to Iran’s judicial … Amnesty International USA – USA … justice and human dignity. It also breaches Iran’s own obligationsunder international law, Amnesty International said. On 10 December … www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1103776324150 Iran: Travel warning for citizens going to Iraq Jerusalem Post – Jerusalem,Israel Iran warned its citizens Thursday against traveling to neighboring Iraq owing to the insecurity, state radio reported. Earlier this … www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?ID=35301 Iran FM warns against sectarian boycotts of Iraq elections Turkish Press – Turkey … “All these communities must have their place (in the new Iraq),” the minister told reporters during a visit to Iran’s chief Arab ally, Syria. … www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,11773799%255E2703,00.html ‘Nuclear push key to Iran’s ambition’ The Australian – Australia IRAN’S historic ambitions to be the dominant regional power mean it will not be dissuaded from its long-term goal of nuclear weapons, creating the prospect of … www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/middle_east_full_story.asp?service_id=6391 Iran’s air force on alert to defend nuclear sites Aljazeera.com – London,UK Iran’s military has been ordered to stand ready to defend the country in case of an attack targeting its nuclear facilities, army chief General Mohammad … www.thestar.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=132&fArticleId=2355247 Stoning of adulterous woman put on hold in Iran The South African Star (subscription) – Johannesburg,South Africa … According to Amnesty, Iran’s penal code is very specific about the manner of execution and types of stones that should be used. … 23/12/04 www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/518016.html Iran: Suspects held for spying on nuclear program for Israel Ha’aretz – Jerusalem,Israel Iran announced yesterday that its security services have arrested 10 persons suspected of revealing information regarding its nuclear program to the American … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_23-12-2004_pg4_19 Iran rejects UN criticism over human rights Daily Times – Pakistan TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry dubbed United Nations General Assembly criticism over its human rights record as “politically motivated” and based on … www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=99614&Sn=WORL&IssueID=27278 Iran ‘ready to defend key sites’ Gulf Daily News – Manama,Bahrain “The air force has been ordered to protect the nuclear sites, using all its power,” Salimi said, quoted by the government daily Iran. … www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?ID=35249 Turkey says Iran resumes natural gas flow after technical cut Turkish Press – Turkey ANKARA, Dec 22 (AFP) – Iran resumed the flow of natural gas to Turkey on Wednesday after a cut for technical reasons that lasted several days, Turkish Energy … 21/12/04 washingtontimes.com/national/20041221-122301-1262r.htm Bush backs Rumsfeld, sees lack of Iran leverage Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA … Bush yesterday defended Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld against congressional critics and conceded the United States cannot force Iran to abandon its … www.swissinfo.org/sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=143&sid=5420530 Iran atomic work challenges accord swissinfo – Switzerland … But the accord allowed Iran to finish some limited uranium. … But Iran will now continue enrichment-related work until February, Western diplomats told Reuters. … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/22/content_2365189.htm Iran refutes UN criticism of its human rights situation Xinhua – Beijing,China 21 (Xinhuanet) — Iran on Tuesday refuted a UN resolution which criticized its human rights situation, terming it as “politically motivated and unreal,” the … news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4114621.stm UN chides Iran over human rights BBC News – London,England,UK The UN General Assembly has censured Iran for human rights violations, in a relatively close vote. By 71 votes to 54, with 55 abstentions … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041221-065311-5392r.htm Iran denies again Iraq accusations Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA Tehran, Iran, Dec. 21 (UPI) — Iran rejected again Tuesday accusations that it is interfering in Iraq’s internal affairs, notably the upcoming elections. … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_21-12-2004_pg1_1 Bush warns Syria and Iran over Iraq Daily Times – Pakistan WASHINGTON: President George W Bush on Monday again cautioned Iran and Syria not to interfere in Iraq’s internal politics, saying the United States had a … www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_ID=6353 Iran accuses US, Israel of rigging Iraq’s elections Aljazeera.com – London,UK Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said that Israel and the US were responsible for the blasts in Iraq’s Shiite holy cities of Kerbala and Najaf … news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/story.jsp?story=595113 Iraq bombers ‘linked to Iran and Syria’ Independent – London,England,UK … Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister, distanced himself yesterday from the claim by his Defence Minister, Hazim al-Shalaan, that Iran and Syria were … www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=9004096 Iran unveils historical maps to prove name of Persian Gulf New Zealand Herald – Auckland,New Zealand Iran has unveiled a collection of historical maps, some printed in Arab states, in an attempt to prove the legitimacy of calling its strategic sea the Persian … www1.voanews.com/Editorials/article.cfm?objectID=0FA20933-24D5- 476C-B417FE1E535FCD90&title=12%2F19%2F04%20-%20IRAN %20AND%20SYRIA%20MEDDLE%20IN%20IRAQ%20 12/19/04 – IRAN AND SYRIA MEDDLE IN IRAQ Voice of America – Washington,DC,USA Officials of Iraqi’s interim government say Iran and Syria are supporting terrorists in Iraq and trying to sway the national assembly elections set for January … 20/12/04 www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/local/10455605.htm Iran Shows Persian Gulf Historical Maps Kansas City Star (subscription) – Kansas City,MO,USA TEHRAN, Iran – Iran unveiled a collection of historical maps on Sunday in a bid to prove the legitimacy of calling its neighboring sea the Persian Gulf instead … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/20/content_2356223.htm Iran poses clement stance toward EU’s helplessness in WTO … Xinhua – Beijing,China 19 (Xinhuanet) — Iran posed a clement stance towards the European Union’s (EU) failure in midwifing Iran’s WTO entry talks, saying the EU was out-powered, the … economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/964318.cms Iran takes fancy to non-basmati from India Economic Times – New Delhi,India NEW DELHI: Iran has emerged as the single-largest importer of non-basmati rice from India in West Asia, a leading rice exporter said. … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/20/content_2356220.htm Iran condemns terrorist attacks in Iraqi holy cities Xinhua – Beijing,China 19 (Xinhuanet) — Iran on Sunday condemned the terrorist attacks on the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala,the official IRNA news agency reported. … 19/12/04 www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/ 12/19/wnuke19.xml&sSheet=/news/2004/12/19/ixworld.html Iran’s secret plans for ‘nuclear’ gas go ahead despite earlier … Telegraph.co.uk – London,England,UK Iran has drawn up secret plans to make large quantities of a gas that can be used to produce highly enriched uranium, despite promises to suspend enrichment … www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=99328&Sn=WORL&IssueID=27274 Party chief silent over Iran dispute Gulf Daily News – Manama,Bahrain … night. His comments came after Iraq’s interim Defence Minister Hazem Shaalan accused Iran of being behind the Shi’ite electoral list. … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_19-12-2004_pg4_15 REGION: Attacking Iran would be ‘catastrophic’: Mubarak Daily Times – Pakistan BERLIN: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said in an interview published on Saturday that he hopes tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme will not lead to a … www.canada.com/sports/soccer/story.html?id= a93aa54a-a460-4528-b407-5666ffc15e56 Iran beats Panama 1-0 in friendly Canada.com – Canada TEHRAN (AP) – Ali Daei converted a 39th-minute penalty to give Iran a 1-0 victory over Panama in a friendly match Saturday, a preparation game for both teams … www.iranian.ws/iran_news/publish/article_5010.shtml A snapshot of Iran, before the difficult decisions Persian Journal – Iran At some point in time the United States may have to confront Iran, because of that hardline regime’s apparently implacable hatred of America. … 18/12/04 news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/17/content_2348091.htm Iran terms Iraqi DM’s accusation as “baseless, unwise” Xinhua – Beijing,China 17 (Xinhuanet) — Iran on Friday termed as “baseless”and “unwise” the recent accusation by Iraqi Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan over Tehran’s alleged … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_18-12-2004_pg4_16 REGION: EU eyes deeper ties with Iran after nuclear deal Daily Times – Pakistan BRUSSELS: EU leaders are ready to intensify their political and economic ties with Iran if Tehran allays concerns over terrorism and human rights, they said in … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_18-12-2004_pg4_23 Rafsanjani plots Iran comeback as man for a crisis Daily Times – Pakistan FEARS that Islamic hardliners could exacerbate Iran’s nuclear standoff with the West, scare foreign investors and worsen social tensions may pave the way for … www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-4679918,00.html Powell Optimistic on N. Korea, Iran Guardian – UK … Now diplomacy is making headway in containing nuclear threats in Iran and North Korea, he said in an Associated Press interview. … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/18/content_2349716.htm Russia, Iran agree on building second nuclear reactor at Bushehr Xinhua – Beijing,China 17 (Xinhuanet) — Russia and Iran agreed on Friday towork on the second nuclear reactor at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear powerplant, Interfax news agency reported. … 17/12/04 www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/middle_east_full_story.asp?service_id=6170 Bush warns Iran, Syria against Aljazeera.com – London,UK US President George W. Bush has warned Iran and Syria not to interfere in Iraq, in advance of the country’s elections, scheduled for January, although US … www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=9&id=322162 US wants Japan to take Iran as seriously as it does N Korea Japan Today – Tokyo,Japan TOKYO — The United States wants Japan to take Iran’s suspected nuclear arms program as seriously as North Korea’s nuclear activities, a senior US … www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_ID=6271 US eases sanctions on Cuba, Iran, Sudan Aljazeera.com – London,UK The United States has eased ban on publications from Cuba, Iran and Sudan — saying that the move is aimed at facilitating literary, cultural and scientific … allafrica.com/stories/200412160770.html Nigeria And Iran Sign MOU On Kainji, Power Sector AllAfrica.com – Africa Nigeria and Iran on 15 December signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the rehabilitation of the Kainji hydro power plant. … www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=7115570 Analysis: Rafsanjani Plots Iran Comeback Reuters – NY,USA TEHRAN (Reuters) – Fears that Islamic hard-liners could exacerbate Iran’s nuclear standoff with the West, scare foreign investors and worsen social tensions … 16/12/04 thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1432822004 Iraqi minister accuses Iran of orchestrating insurgency to … The Scotsman – Edinburgh,Scotland,UK IRAQ’S national election campaign kicked off yesterday with angry accusations that Iran was masterminding the continuing insurgency in an effort to undermine … timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/959978.cms Iran rejects negotiations with US on N issue Times of India – Mumbai,India TEHRAN: Iran Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi on Wednesday rejected any talks with the United States on the standoff over Iran’s nuclear programme because of … www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/515105.html A `catch as catch can’ nuclear policy Ha’aretz – Jerusalem,Israel Dr. Sharam Chubin, an Iranian expert who took part in the Herzliya Conference, believes Iran is working slowly but determinedly to achieve nuclear capability. … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_16-12-2004_pg4_16 REGION: Iraq blasts Iran as ‘source of terrorism’ Daily Times – Pakistan BAGHDAD: Iraq’s Defense Minister Hazem Shaalan accused Iran Wednesday of orchestrating terrorist attacks in Iraq, saying its neighbor was the “most … news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4100265.stm Bush warns Iran and Syria on Iraq BBC News – London,England,UK US President George W Bush has warned Iran and Syria not to interfere in Iraq in advance of next month’s elections. Mr Bush said … 15/12/04 www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,1564,1427820,00.html New Phase Starts in EU-Iran Relations Deutsche Welle – Germany Germany, France and Britain held talks with Iran in Brussels on Monday in a first attempt to secure a long-term agreement on nuclear, economic and security … www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=98838&Sn=WORL&IssueID=27269 Iran raps US for tapping phone calls Gulf Daily News – Manama,Bahrain TEHRAN: Iran yesterday accused the US of violating international law by allegedly listening in on telephone calls between the head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_15-12-2004_pg4_2 Iran open to talk with US on nuclear issue Daily Times – Pakistan TEHRAN: Iran would not object to Washington joining negotiations with the European Union over its nuclear programme provided the United States treated Tehran … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_15-12-2004_pg3_1 EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s strategic interest in Iran Daily Times – Pakistan The Foreign Office spokesman, Masood Khan, said Monday that “Pakistan hoped the United States would sort out its differences with Iran through talks” and … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041214-083258-7566r.htm Iran refutes Egypt, Iraq accusations Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA Tehran, Iran, Dec. 14 … Arabia. Iraqi officials accused Iran of trying to interfere in their elections slated for end of January. … 14/12/04 news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/14/content_2331485.htm EU, Iran hold talks on nuclear issues Xinhua – Beijing,China BRUSSELS, Dec. 13 (Xinhuanet) — Germany, Britain and France launched new negotiations with Iran on Monday in Brussels over nuclear issues. … news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/14/content_2330608.htm Iran slams US for alleged phone tapping on UN nuclear chief Xinhua – Beijing,China 13 (Xinhuanet) — Iran on Monday slammed the US for its alleged phone tapping on the conversations between the UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed El Baradei and … www.nytimes.com/2004/12/14/international/europe/14nuke.html Iran and Europeans Open a New Round of Negotiations New York Times – New York,NY,USA … 13 – Iran and its European partners pledged Monday to work to overcome their differences and lingering suspicions as they began negotiations for a long-term … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041213-125706-5803r.htm Feith won’t rule out force against Iran Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA 13 (UPI) — The United States hasn’t ruled out military strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites, a senior Pentagon official has told the Jerusalem Post. … www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1102907976659 Ya’alon: West must be prepared to strike Iran Jerusalem Post – Jerusalem,Israel Moshe Ya’alon indicated Monday that Israel and the West needed to be prepared for using “other options” against Iran if diplomatic pressures don’t prevent … 13/12/04 www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=98757&Sn=WORL&IssueID=27268 ElBaradei-Iran phone calls probe Gulf Daily News – Manama,Bahrain … some in the administration are going to try to replace a top international diplomat who questioned Washington’s actions in Iraq and on the Iran nuclear issue. … www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg- usiran13dec13,0,2484958.story?coll=la-home-headlines US Options Few in Feud With Iran Los Angeles Times (subscription) – Los Angeles,CA,USA … Top diplomats from the United States and its closest allies gathered this fall in Washington to hammer out a common approach to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_13-12-2004_pg1_5 Nuclear freeze temporary: Iran Daily Times – Pakistan TEHRAN: Iran warned on Sunday that it was not prepared to permanently freeze its controversial nuclear fuel work and that it expected quick results from … news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=24458 Iran convicts al-Qaeda supporters Ninemsn – Sydney,New South Wales,Australia AP – Iran has acknowledged for the first time it has convicted some Iranian nationals of supporting al-Qaeda, saying the number is fewer than five. … www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=3&article_id=10939 Iran-China trade expected to reach $7 billion Daily Star – Beirut,Lebanon By Daily Star Staff. BEIRUT: Iran-China trade is expected to reach $7 billion by the end 2004, an official of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce said Saturday. … 12/12/04 www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/world/10396573.htm Iran, EU to Begin Nuclear Talks Kansas City Star (subscription) – Kansas City,MO,USA TEHRAN, Iran – Iran and the European Union will begin comprehensive talks on Tehran’s nuclear activities next week, official media reported Saturday. … www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-12/12/content_399520.htm Iran-China trade to reach US$7 billion in 2004 China Daily – Beijing,China Iran-China trade is expected to reach US$7 billion by the end of this year, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday. … www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/ JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1102752565828 Feith to ‘Post’: US action against Iran cannot be ruled out Jerusalem Post – Jerusalem,Israel The US hopes that Iran will follow Libya’s lead in abandoning its nuclear program, but nobody should rule out the possibility of military action against … www.nytimes.com/2004/12/12/politics/12nuke.html The US vs. a Nuclear Iran New York Times – New York,NY,USA … 11 – The Bush administration says the prospect of Iran’s obtaining a nuclear weapon is “intolerable,” and from the White House to the State Department … www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/ middle_east_full_story.asp?service_id=6367 Iran to continue EU nuclear talks amid new allegations Aljazeera.com – London,UK Iran is expected to meet with the European Union next Monday to resume nuclear talks amid new allegations that Tehran is developing a nuclear bomb, after … 11/12/04 www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=2&article_id=10917 Shiite cleric with links to Iran tops Iraqi election list Daily Star – Beirut,Lebanon A cleric with links to Iran leads the candidate list of a powerful coalition of Iraq’s mainstream Shiite groups for next month’s election, an aide said Friday. … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_11-12-2004_pg7_54 Iran-EU nuclear talks begin on Monday Daily Times – Pakistan TEHRAN: Substantive talks on a nuclear, political and trade cooperation pact between Iran and the European Union will begin next week with a ministerial … www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/121729/1/.html High-energy neutron experiments in Iran raise suspicions … Channel News Asia – Singapore VIENNA : High-energy neutron experiments in Iran that could be either civilian oriented or related to making an atomic bomb have raised suspicions since they … www1.voanews.com/Editorials/article.cfm?objectID=ABB209C0-16DA -4107-9ACE3C6ED7C22233&title=12%2F10%2F04%20-%20 IRAN%20INTERFERENCE%20IN%20IRAQ 12/10/04 – IRAN INTERFERENCE IN IRAQ Voice of America – Washington,DC,USA Iraqi interim president Ghazi al-Yawar says that Iran is pouring “huge amounts of money” into Iraq in the run-up to the elections scheduled for January 30th. … news.newkerala.com/india-news/?action=fullnews&id=47099 Iran seeks Indian participation in refineries: New Kerala – Ernakulam,Kerala,India [India News]: New Delhi, Dec 10 : Iran has sought India’s participation in its refineries and petrochemical plants, state-owned energy major Indian Oil … 10/12/04 www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=7045738 EU3, Iran to Start Nuclear Talks on Monday Reuters – NY,USA The said Hassan Rohani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, would meet Jack Straw, Michel Barnier, Joschka Fischer and Javier Solana to … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_10-12-2004_pg4_22 Iran rejects accusations of influencing Iraqi elections Daily Times – Pakistan TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday rejected accusations it was trying to influence January elections in Iraq, saying the Iraqi people have made clear they won’t take … www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1102643661918_26/?hub=TopStories Woman deported from BC awaits trial in Iran CTV – Canada Haleh Sahba was detained and released in Iran after being forced to leave Canada Tuesday, according to her sister. She is facing … npr.streamsage.com/google/programlist/srfeature.php?wfid=4211383 Iran Basij Marks 25 Years NPR (audio) – Washington,D.C.,USA Description: Iran’s volunteer militia, the Basij, was established 25 years ago by Iran’s revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini. … www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=3&article_id=10852 Singapore looks for closer ties with Iran Daily Star – Beirut,Lebanon SINGAPORE: Singapore can be a springboard for oil-rich Iran to expand its business links in Asia, Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang said Thursday as … 9/12/04 news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/09/content_2312264.htm Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran apply for WTO membership Xinhua – Beijing,China … 148 members are to vote on the application next week, along with Iraq and Iran. 148 members are to vote on the application next week, along with Iraq and Iran. … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_9-12-2004_pg4_21 Iran denies Qaeda members sentenced Daily Times – Pakistan TEHRAN: Iran’s Intelligence Minister Ali Younessi has denied claims by the judiciary that members of Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network have been tried and … www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/121340/1/.html Iran, EU nuclear talks to start December 13 in Brussels: Tehran Channel News Asia – Singapore TEHRAN : Iran’s nuclear negotiator Hassan Rowhani is to travel to Brussels on December 13 for talks with three European foreign ministers on Tehran’s agreement … www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/10369074.htm US Warns Iran Against Iraq Interference Kansas City Star (subscription) – Kansas City,MO,USA WASHINGTON – The Bush administration cautioned Iran on Wednesday against trying to influence the outcome of Iraq’s election, reacting to fears that Tehran is … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041208-112010-9959r.htm WH gives Iran, Syria reminder on Iraq Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA 8 (UPI) — The White House reminded Iran and Syria Wednesday they had pledged to promote stability and democracy in Iraq, not undermine it. … 8/12/04 www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/511407.html Iran attempts distraction Ha’aretz – Jerusalem,Israel After the board of directors at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently announced that the board welcomed Iran’s decision to freeze all … www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/20041207-1720-israel-iranspy.html Israeli Arab charged with spying for Iran San Diego Union Tribune – San Diego,CA,USA JERUSALEM — An Israeli Arab has been arrested on charges of spying for Iran, a police spokesman said Tuesday, underscoring growing Israeli-Iranian tensions. … www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/politics/10361797.htm Bush administration planning to increase pressure on Iran Kansas City Star (subscription) – Kansas City,MO,USA … Officials in the White House and the Defense Department are developing plans to increase public criticism of Iran’s human rights record, offer stronger backing … www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=60402 Indo-Iran LNG deal hits hurdle Indian Express – New Delhi,India … According to ministry sources, Iran had stuck to an ‘‘astonishingly’’ high price for LNG. India has been pushing for a fixed … washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20041207-043428-9106r.htm US: Iran’s WTO prospects grim Washington Times – Washington,DC,USA … UPI) — The US State Department said Tuesday it was backing Iraq and Afghanistan’s bids to join the World Trade Organization, but there’s no consensus on Iran. … 6/12/04 athens-olympics-2004.newkerala.com/?action=fullnews&id=46383 India urges Iran to deliver gas at border: New Kerala – Ernakulam,Kerala,India [India News]: New Delhi, Dec 6 : India Monday urged Iran to “negotiate a transit corridor” with others in the region for delivery of gas on the border while … www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=7009032 Report: Iran Has Tried Arrested Al Qaeda Members Reuters – NY,USA TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran’s judiciary has tried a number of arrested al Qaeda members and verdicts have been issued, a senior judiciary official was quoted as … www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/ sns-ap-iran-politics,0,6439166.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines Khatami: Iran’s Democratic Reforms Failed Newsday – Long Island,NY,USA TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s embattled President Mohammad Khatami conceded Monday he had failed to implement his democratic reform program, claiming he had bowed to … www.time.com/time/archive/preview/0,10987,1101041206-832204,00.html Iran, Still Defiant TIME – USA Iran’s hard-liners are back. … Yet despite Kamran’s bluster, Iran’s government has remained willing to negotiate in the standoff over its nuclear program. … www.iht.com/articles/2004/12/06/news/iran.html Iran sped up enrichment of uranium, aides hint International Herald Tribune – Paris,France TEHRAN Iranian officials have hinted in recent days that they accelerated their enrichment of uranium in the last year to put Iran in a better position to … 5/12/04 www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=98224&Sn=WORL&IssueID=27261 Iran sites ‘off limits for UN checks’ Gulf Daily News – Manama,Bahrain TEHRAN: Iran yesterday said it was not obliged to allow UN inspectors to visit military sites alleged to be involved in secret nuclear weapons work, but that … www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=60287 While it gets back Hosni attack accused from Iran Indian Express – New Delhi,India CAIRO: Iran has turned over to Egypt the alleged mastermind of the 1995 assassination attempt on President Hosni Mubarak, an activist said on Sunday, returning … www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,11598791%255E2703,00.html Canberra urged to get tough on Iran The Australian – Australia AUSTRALIA is being urged to support Israel by taking a tougher stand on Iran by joining the US in imposing sanctions on the Islamic state over its nuclear … english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/DBFF2049-E7B4-4B23-A0EA-4C2E314A50CD.htm Iran reiterates claim to Gulf islands Al-Jazeera – Qatar Iran has reiterated its ownership of three Gulf islands after the new United Arab Emirates president renewed calls for a resolution to the territorial row. … www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/middle_east_full_story.asp?service_id=6161 Iran concerned over human rights violations in EU Al-Jazeera – Qatar Iran expressed its concerns over the human rights violations in Europe and the wave of anti-Muslim sentiment in the Netherlands. … 4/12/04 www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/ 12/05/wiran05.xml&sSheet=/news/2004/12/05/ixworld.html Watchdog ‘bowed to pressure from Iran’ on bomb materials Telegraph.co.uk – London,England,UK The world nuclear watchdog dropped a claim that Iran bought large quantities of a metal used to trigger explosions in atomic weapons after bowing to objections … www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A35953-2004Dec4.html At Crucial Juncture, Iran Seeks Edge on US Washington Post – Washington,DC,USA TEHRAN — A quarter-century after US-Iran relations collapsed, Iranians are angrier and more anxious about US policy than at any time since 1979-81, when the … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_5-12-2004_pg5_1 Pakistan, Iran to build direct fibre link Daily Times – Pakistan … The federal ministry of information technology (IT) and telecom has initiated a Rs 200 million project to establish a direct fibre link with Iran which would … www.newkerala.com/news-daily/news/features.php?action=fullnews&id=45938 Iran determined to increase LNG output: New Kerala – Ernakulam,Kerala,India … News]: Nicosia, Dec 4 : Roknaldin Javadi, the Chief of National Iranian Gas Export Company (NIGEC), has told a conference in London that Iran is determined to … story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=570&ncid= 753&e=1&u=/nm/20041204/sc_nm/odd_iran_warrior_dc Bones Suggest Women Went to War in Ancient Iran Yahoo News – USA TEHRAN (Reuters) – These days Iranian women are not even allowed to watch men compete on the football field, but 2,000 years ago they could have been carving … abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=301374 Powell Says US Can’t Hunt Iran Nukes in Caves ABC News – USA WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Friday that Washington had no way to force Iran to allow UN inspectors unrestricted access to … www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=5&article_id=10667 Iran’s paradoxical yearning for America Daily Star – Beirut,Lebanon During World War II, Allied soldiers occupied Iran, using the country as a way station to transport supplies from the Persian Gulf to the Soviet Union. … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_4-12-2004_pg5_8 Pak-Iran talks on gas pipeline in Jan Daily Times – Pakistan … Amanullah Khan Jadoon, the federal minister for petroleum and natural resources, said on Friday that the Prime Minister is due to visit Iran next month where … www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=3&article_id=10673 WTO votes on membership for Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran Daily Star – Beirut,Lebanon … 13 and 14 on requests by Iraq and Afghanistan to join the body as well as a repeated demand by Iran, a statement said on Friday. … 2/12/04 www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=6983293 UN Needs More Power to Find Any Iran Nukes -Envoys Reuters – NY,USA … The United States accuses Iran of having a clandestine nuclear arms program, but Tehran insists its atomic operations are purely for electricity generation. … www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_3-12-2004_pg7_46 China opposes US sanctions for arms sales to Iran Daily Times – Pakistan BEIJING: China opposes US sanctions against four companies that Washington says are involved in arms sales to Iran, but would punish the firms if the … www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-1385235,00.html Ideological gulf inflames Iran The Times – London,England,UK … The magazine added the words “Arabian Gulf” in brackets beneath “Persian Gulf” on a map to label the body of water that divides Iran from its Arab … www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=worldNews&storyID=6979851 Iran Hard-liners Mark 1983 Attack on US Marines Reuters – NY,USA … of the Global Islamic Campaign” held the event at Tehran’s Behesht-e Zahra cemetery to praise the attack 21 years ago against the United States, Iran’s arch-foe … www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type= worldNews&storyID=631839&section=news Iran “making missiles that could hit Europe” Reuters – London,England,UK LONDON (Reuters) – Iran is working on long-range missiles capable of hitting European capitals, as well as nuclear and chemical warheads, an exile group has … 1/12/04 www.nytimes.com/2004/12/02/international/middleeast/02nuke.html Arms Inspectors Said to Seek Access to Iran Sites New York Times – New York,NY,USA … military sites where intelligence suggests that Tehran’s Ministry of Defense may be working on atomic weapons, despite the agreement that Iran reached this … www.csmonitor.com/2004/1202/p04s01-wome.html Why Iran wants its own nuclear deterrent Christian Science Monitor – Boston,MA,USA CAIRO — Iran’s declaration Tuesday that suspension of nuclear enrichment is only temporary shows how far European powers and the International Atomic Energy … www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=60039 Israel sounds warning on Iran nuke plans Indian Express – New Delhi,India NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 1: Israel has raised its concern over Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons programme and its ramifications on an already-volatile region at the … sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?id=13621344 Aiyar to try to salvage Iran LNG deal Sify – Delhi,India … Delhi: Petroleum Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar will visit Tehran early next week to salvage the LNG-for-oil field deal, which hit an obstacle after Iran sought a … www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2004/ December/middleeast_December20.xml&section=middleeast Regional moot on Iraq security in Iran overshadowed by … Khaleej Times – Dubai,United Arab Emirates The two days of talks, which have gathered interior ministers and other officials from Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey, Jordan and Egypt, have …

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