In Europe, trade ties may trump outrage over Iran post-election violence, crackdownFRANKFURT — Iran is big business for Europe, whose companies sell it everything from rail equipment to turbines and even cell phone technology that has been used to block communications between protesters seeking to overturn disputed election results. Iran says it expelled 2 British diplomats for ‘unconventional behavior’CAIRO — Iran says it has expelled two British diplomats for what it called “unconventional behavior.” Iran’s top electoral authority reportedly rules out annulling results of June 12 electionTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state TV reports the country’s top electoral authority has ruled out annulling the results of the disputed June 12 election in which President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was named the winner. Iran’s top electoral authority rules out annulling results of June 12 election: State TVTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state TV reports the country’s top electoral authority has ruled out annulling the results of the disputed June 12 election in which President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was named the winner. Boyfriend of woman killed in Iran protests says she only wanted democracy, freedom for IranLOS ANGELES — A man identifying himself as the boyfriend of a young woman whose grisly death in Iran’s postelection protests was captured on amateur video said Monday that she only wanted democracy and freedom for the people of Iran. Italy says it considers invitation to Iran for this week’s G-8 summit rejectedROME — Italy considers its G-8 meeting invitation to Iran rejected since Tehran has not yet responded, the foreign minister said Monday in a sign of Rome’s growing impatience. Europe protests Iranian crackdown, taking the heat from Tehran instead of ObamaAMSTERDAM — Europe has stepped up pressure on Iran to end its bloody crackdown on street protests, feeling less constrained to speak out than President Barack Obama — who has made engagement with the Islamic Republic a keystone of U.S. foreign policy. Report: Italy says Iran should reply to invitation to this week’s G8 summitROME — Italy will consider its G-8 meeting invitation to Iran rejected unless Tehran replies by the end of the day, the foreign minister said Monday in a sign of Rome’s growing impatience. Iran does not rule out expulsion of diplomats over protestsTEHRAN - Iran Monday did not rule out the expulsion of foreign diplomats following days of mass protests against alleged vote rigging in the June 12 presidential polls. Obama sticks with careful response to Iran crisis; GOP critics push for stronger reactionWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he does not want to become a scapegoat for Iran’s leadership amid that country’s postelection upheaval, but Republicans are nevertheless saying the new president is being too cautious. Iran’s opposition calls for continiued protests, but strategy for avoiding violence unclearTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi and a popular reformist former president are boldly defying the country’s supreme leader by supporting continued protests of a disputed presidential election, but it was unclear Monday whether protesters would dare to continue massive demonstrations after a bloody crackdown. Iran’s opposition facing dilemma: risk more bloodshed or lose momentum?TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi has vowed he will stand by the protesters whose week of defiance has deeply shaken the country, but says he won’t allow their lives to be put in peril and says the security forces that bloodied them are their comrades. Republicans demand stronger Iran response, while Obama maintains cautious approachWASHINGTON — Republicans intensified their criticism of President Barack Obama’s handling of his first major test of international leadership, saying Sunday that he has been too cautious in response to Iran’s postelection upheaval. Power struggle among Iran’s clerics bursts into the open as ayatollah’s relatives are arrestedTEHRAN, Iran — A backstage struggle among Iran’s ruling clerics burst into the open Sunday when the government said it had arrested the daughter and other relatives of an ayatollah who is one of the country’s most powerful men. Britain denies ‘meddling’ in Iran affairsLONDON - Britain has rejected the claims by Iran that the post-poll protests and violence were orchestrated by foreign countries. Arrests of ex-president’s relatives expose rift among Iran ruling clerics over electionTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s government said Sunday it arrested the daughter and four other relatives of former President Hashemi Rafsanjani, one of the country’s most powerful men, in a move that exposed a rift among the ruling Islamic clerics over the disputed presidential election. Lugar sees potential ‘very brutal’ end to Iran chaos, blames supreme leader’s reactionWASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Lugar says Iran’s supreme leader has pushed the conflict there toward a “very brutal outcome.” Eerie calm settles over Tehran as death toll jumps to 19, Rafsanjani relatives arrestedTEHRAN, Iran — An eerie calm settled over the streets of Tehran Sunday as state media reported at least 10 more deaths in post-election unrest and said authorities arrested the daughter and four other relatives of ex-President Hashemi Rafsanjani, one of Iran’s most powerful men. Eery calm settles over Tehran as death toll jumps to 19, Rafsanjani relatives arrestedTEHRAN, Iran — An eery calm settled over the streets of Tehran Sunday as state media reported at least 10 more deaths in post-election unrest and said authorities arrested the daughter and four other relatives of ex-President Hashemi Rafsanjani, one of Iran’s most powerful men. 10 killed in Iran unrestTEHRAN - While Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad continued to ignore the protests against the outcome of the June 12 presidential elections, state television reported Sunday that at least 10 people were killed in Saturday’s clashes. Iran braces for possible fresh violence after bloody clashes between protesters, policeTEHRAN, Iran — Iran braced for the possibility of more bloody confrontations between protesters and security forces on the streets of Tehran as fresh images of brutality emerged Sunday despite the regime’s attempts to impose a news blackout. Obama ‘very concerned’ by Khamenei commentsWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama said he was concerned by Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s speech Friday that called for an end to protests over Iran’s disputed election and suggested a government crackdown could be coming. Iran using violence against protesters, US saysWASHINGTON - The US criticised the Iranian government for using violence against tens of thousands of protesters that are railing against the country’s election, the White House said Friday. Khamenei says vote was definitive victory, blames enemies of Iran for turmoilWASHINGTON - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei today said that the recent presidential elections showed off the country’s religious democracy for the world to see, shrugging an unprecedented challenge to the country’s ruling clerics by opposition supporters, who claim the June 12 presidential election was rigged. AP answers your questions on the news, from Clinton campaign debt to the color green in IslamIf you’re following coverage of postelection protests in Iran, you’re probably seeing green. Supreme leader calls Iran vote “definitive victory;” offers no concession to oppositionTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader said Friday that there was “definitive victory” and no rigging in disputed presidential elections, offering no concession to protesters demanding the vote be canceled and held again. West says Iranians should choose government; China warns against interferenceISTANBUL — World reaction to the upheaval in Iran is cautious and divided, reflecting uncertainty over fast-moving events within the country after its disputed election. Hundreds of thousands rally to mourn protesters killed in anti-government clashes in IranTEHRAN, Iran — Hundreds of thousands of protesters dressed in black and green flooded the streets of Tehran on Thursday in a somber, candlelit show of defiance and mourning for those killed in clashes after Iran’s disputed presidential election. The massive march — the fourth this week — sent a powerful message that opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi has the popular backing to sustain his unprecedented challenge to Iran’s ruling clerics. Iranians hold demonstrations in European cities to protest Iran’s election resultPARIS — Iranians demonstrated in capitals around Europe on Thursday to protest the disputed Iranian presidential election and the regime’s treatment of its critics. Hundreds of thousands attend Tehran protest rallyTEHRAN - Hundreds of thousands of supporters of opposition leader Mir-Hossein Moussavi attended a protest gathering Thursday in downtown Tehran against alleged election fraud in last week’s presidential election and the killing of demonstrators, witnesses said. |
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