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G-8 Tightens Timetable on Iran
Talk about a swing and a miss. Coming out of the G-8 talks in Italy, much of the media seems intent on arguing that the summit didn’t go far enough on the issue of a nuclear Iran. See, for example, Time , “ The G-8 Speaks Softly on Iran’s Nuclear Program .” This ...
Report: U.S. to block Iran sanctions at G8 summit - Haaretz - Israel News
haaretz.com — The United States is opposed to enacting a new set of financial sanctions against Iran that are... due to be discussed in the G8 summit next week, diplomatic officials in New York reported Friday. According to officials, sanctions against Iran are ... (more) Report: U.S. to block Iran sanctions at G8 summit - ...
Iran Uprising Blogging
huffingtonpost.com — I'm liveblogging the latest Iran election fallout. Email me with any news or thoughts, or follow me... on Twitter . Send me instant messages at nico.pitney@gmail.com or njpitney on AIM. Scroll down for news related to the front-page headlines. Local ... (more) Iran Uprising Blogging
Despite Crisis, Policy on Iran Is Engagement
Despite Crisis, Policy on Iran Is Engagement
nytimes.com — President Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. , in separate interviews this weekend, said that... the accelerating crackdown on opposition leaders in Iran in recent days would not deter them from seeking to engage the country’s top leadership in ... (more) Despite Crisis, Policy on Iran Is Engagement
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