Russian links Iran sanctions to US missile change, giving Obama new weapon on nukes issueNEW 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. Brazil’s president defends Iran’s nuclear programNEW YORK — Brazil’s president said Wednesday that Iran is entitled to the same rights as any other country to use nuclear energy for peaceful ends. In UN speech, Ahmadinejad avoids nuclear issue, casts himself as champion of developing worldUNITED NATIONS — Under increasing attack over Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday that Tehran was ready to meet conciliation with conciliation. Ahamdinejad: Iran ready to shake hands ‘that are honestly extended to us’UNITED NATIONS — Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country is ready to shake all hands “that are honestly extended to us.” 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. Italy says on the eve of G-8 summit that world leaders have yet to agree on IranL’AQUILA, Italy — The leaders of Group of Eight countries have yet to forge a common position on Iran’s violent crackdown on post-electoral protests, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said Tuesday on the eve of the summit. Russia opposes Iran sanction over protest crackdownMOSCOW - Russia is opposed to sanctions against Iran over the recent crackdown on protest rallies following the disputed presidential election, the foreign ministry said Thursday. Iran’s Presidential election spreads agitation and violence in the countryIran’s election results have thrown the nation in a frenzied state of wide spread agitation and violence. Tens of thousands of the citizen have taken to the road in order to protest against the election’s result. At least one known case of armed men open firing on people has been reported, where one person was reported dead, killed by the gun shot wound. One day late, Ahmadinejad attends security summit in Russia amid turmoil over election at homeYEKATERINBURG, Russia — Russia welcomed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Tuesday on his first trip abroad since his bitterly disputed re-election, a show of support for a leader facing major protests at home and questions from the West about the legitimacy of the vote count. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev calls for new reserve currencies beyond the dollarYEKATERINBURG, Russia — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says the world needs new reserve currencies. Ahmadinejad attends Russia summit despite election protestsMOSCOW - Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Russia for a summit Tuesday despite protests over alleged election fraud in the Islamic republic’s presidential polls last week. Iranian state radio: 7 people killed in clashes Monday night after Tehran opposition protestTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state radio reported Tuesday that clashes in the Iranian capital the previous day left seven people dead during an “unauthorized gathering” at a mass rally over alleged election fraud — the first official confirmation of deaths linked to the wave of protests and street battles after disputed elections in last week. Ahmadinejad attends security summit in Russia amid turmoil over election at homeYEKATERINBURG, Russia — Russia welcomed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Tuesday on his first trip abroad since his bitterly disputed re-election, a show of support for a leader facing massive protests at home and questions from the West about the legitimacy of the vote count Election crisis in Iran complicates Obama’s effort to renew ties and block its nuclear trackWASHINGTON — The crackdown on dissent following the disputed elections in Iran puts the Obama administration in a tougher spot, as it sticks with diplomacy as the best way to end that country’s nuclear weapons program. Ahmadinejad brushes off violence over Iran election dispute, challenger wants vote canceledTEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Israel leader to call for demilitarized Palestinian state in policy speech, says Netanyahu aidJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time will endorse the notion of a Palestinian state alongside Israel, top aides said Sunday, giving in to heavy U.S. pressure to drop his long-standing opposition to Palestinian independence. Moussavi calls on Guardian Council to nullify electionTEHRAN - Iranian opposition leader Mir-Hossein Moussavi called on Iran’s Guardian Council Sunday to nullify the results of the presidential election. Karzai tells incoming US commander in Afghanistan to protect civiliansKABUL — President Hamid Karzai told the incoming commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan on Sunday that the most important part of his new mission was to protect Afghan civilians. Ahmadinejad dismisses violent protests over Iran’s disputed election as ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Ahmadinejad’s pro-reform challenger calls on Iranian authorities to cancel disputed electionTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s main challenger is calling on authorities to cancel Friday’s presidential election, saying it is the only way to restore public trust. Protesters open 2nd day of clashes in Tehran; Ahmadinejad calls unrest ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. New US commander in Afghanistan meets President Karzai for first timeKABUL — The incoming commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan has met with President Hamid Karzai for the first time. No fraud in Iranian elections: AhmadinejadTEHRAN - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday rejected the opposition’s claims of electoral fraud, saying his re-election was “real and free” and could not be questioned. Protests over Iran election dispute erupt for 2nd day; Ahmadinejad say unrest ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities that have responded with anti-riot squads and blackouts of Web networks used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Biden has doubts about Iran’s presidential vote; says US focused on Tehran’s nuclear programWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday he had doubts about whether Iran’s presidential election was free and fair, though the U.S. must accept “for the time being” Tehran’s claim that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won a resounding re-election. Obama’s game plan faces setback as Ahmadinejad sweeps Iranian pollsWASHINGTON - With Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s victory in Iran’s Presidential poll, US President Barack Obama’s hopes of blocking Iran’s nuclear programme faced a serious blow. Governor says Afghan government has no control in 5 districts in HelmandKABUL — The governor of Afghanistan’s most violent province said Sunday that the government controls only eight of its 13 districts. Iranian president says election was ‘real and free’ despite violent protestTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday his re-election was “real and free” and cannot be questioned — despite accusations of mass voter fraud. Iranian election gives Netanyahu opportunity to put peacemaking on back burner in speechJERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister delivers a highly anticipated policy speech Sunday in which he could use the re-election of Iran’s hard-line president to boost his argument that Tehran poses a bigger threat to Mideast peace than his refusal to endorse Palestinian statehood. About 100 arrested in Iran post-poll violenceTEHRAN - An unknown number of people were injured during a night of violent protests in Tehran following the Iranian presidential election and there were reports Sunday of up to 100 people being arrested. |
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