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Obama administration to tighten pressure on Iran, aide says
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday that it would add more sanctions on Iran in an effort to dissuade Tehran from continuing its nuclear program, but stopped short of backing tough new penalties that lawmakers are considering....
Tags: Justice System, Nuclear Policy, Petroleum Industry, Iran's Nuclear Program, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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U.N. nuclear agency says Iran talks need hard work
ReutersVIENNA, May 15 (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog will work hard to resolve differences with Iran over a stalled investigation into Tehran's nuclear programme, a senior official said on Wednesday. "As you know differences remain but we are committed...Tags: International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran
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Iran defends post as chair of UN disarmament conference
Reuters* Disarmament conference deadlocked for over a decade * U.S. urges barring sanctioned states from U.N. posts * Iran says will prioritize nuclear disarmament as chair By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, May 14 (Reuters) - Iran on Tuesday defended...Tags: European Union, Bashar Assad, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), International Organizations, Treaties
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Iran, Russia, U.S. unlikely allies at the U.N. to save wrestling
ReutersUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States, Iran and Russia may be at odds over issues including Syria's civil war and Tehran's nuclear ambitions, but on Tuesday their wrestling teams formed an unlikely coalition at the United Nations to keep their...Tags: International Olympic Committee, Russia, Iran, Wrestling, United Nations
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UN watchdog, EU's Ashton to press Iran in nuclear dispute
Reuters* IAEA, EU's Ashton seek nuclear progress in separate Iran talks * Little movement expected before Iran's June 14 election By Fredrik Dahl and Parisa Hafezi VIENNA/ISTANBUL, May 15 (Reuters) - Iran faces international pressure in two separate...Tags: Elections, International Atomic Energy Agency, European Union, International Organizations, Iran
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The Week Ahead: Imelda's back, Iran at impasse, Syria in turmoil
Marcos dynasty enhancing its political comeback in the Philippines Monday, May 13 -- Unrepentant over her role as treasure-squandering first lady, the widow of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos is poised for victory in Monday’s...Tags: European Union, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Bashar Assad, Barack Obama, Wars and Interventions
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Iran expects "progress" in U.N. nuclear talks, West sceptical
Reuters* U.N. nuclear watchdog to press Iran again over stalled inquiry * Vienna talks will be tenth meeting since early 2012 * West accuses Tehran of stonewalling the IAEA, Iran denies it By Fredrik Dahl VIENNA, May 13 (Reuters) - Iran expects progress will...Tags: Vienna (Austria), International Atomic Energy Agency, European Union, International Organizations, Nuclear Policy
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Two last-minute candidates stir up Iran presidential race
TEHRAN — The run-up to Iran's June presidential election took a dramatic turn Saturday with last-minute candidacy announcements by two controversial political figures: former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, top...Tags: Elections, Islam, Iran, Religion and Belief, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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WRAPUP 1-Turkey says world must act against Syria after bombings
Reuters* Turkey blames group linked to Syria for twin car bombs * Syria denies involvement * Tension in Reyhanli, death toll at 46 * Syrian opposition to consider joining conference By Jonathon Burch REYHANLI, Turkey, May 12 (Reuters) - Turkey accused a...Tags: Government, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Bashar Assad, National Government
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WRAPUP 5-Car bombs kill 43 in Turkey near Syrian border
Reuters* Deputy PM says Syrian intelligence link suspected * 43 killed, more than 100 wounded * Foreign Minister warns against testing Turkey's resolve * Erdogan due to discuss Syria with Obama next week (Adds U.N. secretary general) By Mehmet Emin Caliskan...Tags: Government, Saudi Arabia, Bashar Assad, International Organizations, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present )
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RPT-NEWSMAKER-Ahmadinejad protégé poses challenge to Iran's leader
Reuters(Repeats without change to text) * Mashaie registers candidacy for election * Loyalists accuse him of seeking to erode clerical rule * Looks to nationalist themes to gain popularity By Marcus George DUBAI, May 11 (Reuters) - President Mahmoud...Tags: Religion and Belief, Separation of Church and State, Yasmin (drug), Elections, Arts and Culture
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RPT-NEWSMAKER-Rafsanjani rolls the dice one last time to fix Iran's future
Reuters(Repeats without change to text) * Former president defies odds and runs for office again * Political operator would look to bring more stability * Support expected from marginalised reformist groups By Marcus George DUBAI, May 11 (Reuters) - Iran'...Tags: Elections, Islam, Iran Presidential Election (2009), Media Industry, Iran
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