Western powers expect ’serious response’ from Iran during Oct. 1 meetingUNITED NATIONS — The international community expects a “serious response” from Iran in discussions about Tehran’s nuclear program at a meeting next month, the British foreign secretary said Wednesday. Medvedev lauds US move on missile defense, calls for WMD-free Middle EastUNITED NATIONS — Russian president Dmitry Medvedev lauded on Wednesday the Obama administration’s decision to scrap plans for an Eastern Europe-based missile shield, a major irritant in relations with Moscow. Russia indicates possible support for sanctions, handing Obama an opening on TehranNEW YORK — With a diplomatic wink and nod, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev opened the door Wednesday to backing potential sanctions against Iran as a reward to President Barack Obama’s decision to scale back a U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe. Excerpts from AP interview with AhmadinejadHere are excerpts from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s interview Tuesday with The Associated Press: Russian leader Medvedev doesn’t close door on possible tough new sanctions on Iran over nukesNEW YORK — Giving some ground on a top priority of President Barack Obama, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday that sanctions are rarely productive but he opened the door to tougher ones to halt Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program. Obama: US, Russia share goal of keeping Iran from developing nuclear weaponsNEW YORK — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says sanctions are rarely productive but opened the door to tougher ones to halt Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program. Gadhafi in grand UN performance, condemns security council as ‘terror council’UNITED NATIONS — After 40 years of shunning U.N. appearances, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi evidently had a lot to get off his chest. Iran to ask for imports of high-enriched uranium, putting world powers in bind ahead of talksIran’s president says his country will ask the six world powers at nuclear talks next week for imports of highly enriched uranium — material that the U.S. fears Tehran wants to use to arm nuclear warheads. Iran speaking more softly but sticking to nuclear stance; Obama warns of possible penaltiesNEW YORK — At a key moment in the conflict over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Tehran is speaking more softly, echoing President Barack Obama’s call for eliminating nuclear weapons. But it’s showing no sign of slowing what the U.S. calls a clandestine march to nuclear arms. Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi speaks and speaks and speaks at the UN General AssemblyUNITED NATIONS — Inside the General Assembly’s cavernous chamber, as leaders began filling nearly every seat and aisles were standing-room only, the light-colored robes of some African and Mideast leaders dotted a sea of dark business suits. Polite applause followed the opening remarks of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and General Assembly President Ali Treki. Russian media: Russian delegation official says Moscow does not rule out new Iran sanctionsMOSCOW — Moscow is not ruling out new U.N. Security Council sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, Russian news agencies cited an official in the Russian delegation in New York as saying Wednesday. Green-clad protesters rally near UN to protest Iran election and AhmadinejadNEW YORK — Hundreds of people have gathered near the United Nations to protest Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE’-neh-zhahd) as he prepares to address the UN. Russian media: Russian delegation official says Moscow does not ruling out new Iran sanctionsMOSCOW — Russian news agencies are citing an official in the Russian delegation in New York as saying Moscow does not rule out new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programs. Canada to boycott Ahmadinejad’s UN speech over Israel commentsTORONTO — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Canada’s seat at the United Nations will be empty during a speech by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad because Ahmadinejad’s comments about denying the Holocaust are repugnant, disgraceful and unacceptable. Families of US hikers held in Iran encouraged that Ahmadinejdad supports leniency in the caseMINNEAPOLIS — The families of three American hikers detained in Iran said Wednesday they were hopeful the three would be released and return home soon after Iran’ president said he would ask the country’s judiciary to be lenient in their case. Obama: Iran, North Korea must answer if they don’t back away from interest in nuclear weaponsUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama has told a gathering of world leaders that Iran and North Korea “must be held accountable” if they continue to put their pursuit of nuclear weapons ahead of international security. President Obama exhorts other world leaders to join him in ‘new era of engagement’ on problemsUNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama is pleading for “a new era of engagement” on world problems, telling the United Nations the United States shouldn’t pursue a go-it-alone stance. UN chief challenges world leaders to change on nukes, climate, povertyUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon challenged world leaders on Wednesday to cleanse the globe of nuclear weapons, tackle the threat of catastrohic climate change and combat growing poverty from the global financial crisis. Families of hikers held in Iran hope to learn more of loved ones when Ahmadinejad speaks to UNPINE CITY, Minn. — The families of three American hikers detained in Iran were hopeful to learn more Wednesday about their loved ones when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to speak to the United Nations General Assembly. Israeli leader says Iran could provide terrorists with a ‘nuclear umbrella’NEW YORK — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that if Iran acquires nuclear weapons it could “bring terrorism beyond our wildest dreams.” Iran’s police warn shops not to display female mannequins with revealing clothes, curvesTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian police warned shop owners Wednesday against displaying female mannequins wearing underwear or showing off their curves as part of a government campaign against Western influence. Obama tells world audience that fixing problems not just ‘America’s endeavor’UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama challenged world leaders Wednesday to shoulder more of the globe’s critical burdens, promising a newly cooperative partner in America but sternly warning they can no longer castigate the U.S. as a go-it-alone bully while still demanding it cure all ills. Iranian leader tells AP Obama should see Iran as a potential friend, not a threatNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged President Barack Obama to see Iran as a potential friend instead of a threat ahead of addresses both leaders will give to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. Obama’s cooperative approach to be toasted _ and tested at the United NationsNEW YORK — President Barack Obama’s vision of international diplomacy is about to get the scrutiny of the world, as his promise of a new day is slamming into conflicts of old. At the United Nations, Obama’s cooperative approach to be toasted _ and testedNEW YORK — President Barack Obama’s vision of international diplomacy is about to get the scrutiny of the world, as his promise of a new day is slamming into conflicts of old. Quotes from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s AP interviewQuotes from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s remarks in an hour-long interview with The Associated Press, conducted at his New York hotel Tuesday, ahead of his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday: World leaders turn from climate change to terrorism, nukes and povertyUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is challenging the world’s nations to unite to free the world of nuclear weapons and tackle the growing poverty resulting from the global financial crisis. AP Interview: Iranian leaders says he will seek leniency for US hikersNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday in an Associated Press interview that he will seek leniency for three American hikers who strayed across the Iranian border, and he urged President Barack Obama to see Iran as a potential friend. AP Interview: Ahmadinejad says Iran is an opportunity for the US, not a threatNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE’-neh-zhahd) says his country is not a threat to the United States as President Barack Obama has said, but “an opportunity.” AP Interview: Iranian leader mutes Holocaust denial but says Palestinians suffered unfairlyNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (ah-muh-DEE’-neh-zhahd) is muting his remarks on the Holocaust, an event he has frequently questioned as a matter of historical fact. |
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