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U.N. panel condemns Iran for post-election crackdown (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:06 +0000

Reuters - The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran on Friday for a violent crackdown on protesters after presidential elections this year that the Iranian opposition says were rigged.

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UN committee targets Iran's rights violations (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:14:42 +0000

AP - A United Nations committee has approved a resolution urging Iran to stop harassing political opponents in the wake of disputed presidential elections.

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Major world powers meet to discuss Iran nuclear snub (AFP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:23 +0000

AFP - Major world powers met in Brussels Friday to discuss Iran's rejection of an international nuclear fuel deal, after US President Barack Obama warned Tehran must face the consequences.

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Analysis: Outlook for tough Iran sanctions is dim (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:47:57 +0000

AP - The Obama administration is shifting the focus of its Iran policy from talk to sanctions, but the prospect of winning early international support for toughened new penalties appears dim.

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The real reason Iran can't be trusted

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

As they confront Iran's nuclear aims, negotiators must mind the Shiite doctrine of deceit called 'taqiyya.'

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U.S. Talks Tougher on Iran

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:42:57 +0000

As Obama expressed doubt about engaging Ahmadinejad's government on the nuclear issue, an Iranian dissident called for Obama to pressure the regime.

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Obama Speaks of Sanctions for Iran

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:07:58 +0000

Obama said Western allies will draft sanctions to show Iran "the importance of having consequences" for its failure to accept a U.N. nuclear deal.

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U.S. warns Iran of consequences over standoff

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:12:08 +0000

SEOUL/MANILA (Reuters) - World powers could have a package of measures against Iran "within weeks," U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday, warning Tehran of consequences for its failure to respond to an offer of a nuclear deal.

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Major powers to meet after Iran snubs nuclear deal (AFP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:28 +0000

AFP - Major world powers are to meet in Brussels on Friday to discuss Iran's rejection of a nuclear fuel deal, a top EU official said, after US President Barack Obama warned of "consequences" for Tehran.

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Iran unrest death sentences "distressing": Clinton

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:07 +0000

KABUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday death sentences imposed by Iran over unrest after disputed elections in June were "distressing."

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Big powers ponder how to punish Iran for nukes (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:05:05 +0000

AP - The United States and five other world powers will meet Friday in Brussels to discuss what measures can be taken to punish Tehran for its refusal to halt its nuclear enrichment program.

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Major powers to hold Iran nuclear talks on Nov 20 (AFP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:11:27 +0000

AFP - Representatives from major world powers will meet in Brussels Friday to discuss developments with Iran's nuclear programme, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana's office said Thursday.

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Obama wraps up 4-nation tour of Asia

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:02 +0000

President Obama greeted US troops at Osan Air Base, south of Seoul, Thursday. (Getty Images) Seoul, South Korea (CNN) - President Obama wrapped up an eight-day tour of Asia on Thursday, holding talks with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and speaking to American troops at Osan Air Base. Nuclear negotiations involving North Korea and Iran highlighted a news conference held by the leaders. Obama announced that he will send American envoy Stephen Bosworth to North Korea on December 8 for bilateral talks on dismantling Pyongyang's nuclear program. "If North Korea is prepared to take concrete and irreversible steps to fulfill its obligations and eliminate its nuclear weapons program, the United States will support economic assistance and help promote its full integration into the community of nations," Obama said. "That opportunity and respect will not come with threats. North Korea must live up to its obligations." Full story

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Iran demands US free its assets after Obama warning (AFP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:28:57 +0000

AFP - Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday urged Washington to unblock Iranian assets, as US President Barack Obama warned of "consequences" after Tehran's dismissal of a UN-brokered nuclear fuel deal.

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Obama says US, allies discussing Iran sanctions (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:29:09 +0000

AP - Showing impatience with Iranian foot-dragging, President Barack Obama said Thursday that the U.S. and its allies are discussing possible new penalties to bring fresh pressure on Iran for defying international attempts to halt its contested nuclear program.

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Obama: U.S., allies discussing steps against Iran

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:27:12 +0000

The United States and its allies are working on steps to take against Iran after its apparent rejection of a nuclear deal, U.S. President Obama said Thursday.

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Obama warns US, partners mulling 'consequences' for Iran (AFP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:30:13 +0000

AFP - President Barack Obama warned Thursday that the United States and its partners were working on a package of steps to show Iran the "consequences" of its decision to snub a nuclear deal with world powers.

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Obama warns Iran of consequences over nuclear standoff

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:49:51 +0000

SEOUL/MANILA (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama issued a strong warning to Iran on Thursday of consequences of its failure to respond to the offer of a nuclear deal and could have a package of steps to take "within weeks."

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Obama says starts talks with partners over Iran (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:57:09 +0000

Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday he had started talks with partners about the consequences of Iran's failure to respond to the offer of a nuclear deal and could have a package of steps to take "within weeks."

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Obama says US, allies working on Iran nuclear deal (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:26:12 +0000

AP - President Barack Obama says the U.S. and its allies are working on ways to send a "clear message" to Iran on its nuclear program.

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Obama addresss N.Korea, trade and Iran at meeting (AFP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:14:27 +0000

AFP - US President Barack Obama said Thursday he would send US envoy Stephen Bosworth to North Korea for direct talks on December 8, naming a date for the mission for the first time, during a visit to Seoul.

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Obama says starts talks with partners over Iran

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:10:19 +0000

SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday he had started talks with partners about the consequences of Iran's failure to respond to the offer of a nuclear deal.

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Petition seeks release of 3 hikers held in Iran (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:13:05 +0000

AP - The families of three American hikers detained in Iran have filed a petition with the Iranian mission to the United Nations.

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Resolution on Iran seems remote

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:44:11 +0000

A new report on Iran’s nuclear program demonstrates how hard it will be to find any near-term resolution.

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US, China pledge cooperation on world issues (AFP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:20:43 +0000

AFP - US President Barack Obama and China's Hu Jintao on Tuesday pledged to apply their joint political might to the world's toughest problems, but friction was evident on Tibet, economics and Iran.

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Iran seeks regional approach to stabilise Afghanistan (AFP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:49:58 +0000

AFP - Iran pushed Tuesday for a regional solution to the situation in Afghanistan as US President Barack Obama mulls sending thousands more US troops to bolster security in the country.

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U.S. confident on China's position on Iran (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:14:24 +0000

Reuters - The United States is confident that China will have the same position on Iran as other world powers, Jeffrey Bader, a top adviser to President Barack Obama on Asia, said on Tuesday.

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U.S. confident on China's position on Iran

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:14:24 +0000

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States is confident that China will have the same position on Iran as other world powers, Jeffrey Bader, a top adviser to President Barack Obama on Asia, said on Tuesday.

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Obama says China agrees on Iran nuclear transparency (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:37:38 +0000

Reuters - China agrees that Iran must show its nuclear program is peaceful and transparent, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Tuesday after meeting Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing.

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Obama, Hu Stress Cooperation on Iran, North Korea (Bloomberg)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:31:13 +0000

Bloomberg - Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said China plays a critical role with the U.S. in dealing with strategic global challenges from curbing the nuclear ambitions of Iran and North Korea to combating climate change.

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Iran faces 'consequences' in nuclear issue: Obama (AFP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:42:38 +0000

AFP - China and the United States agreed that Iran faced "consequences" if it resisted greater openness on its nuclear programme, US President Barack Obama said Tuesday after talks with China's Hu Jintao.

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Obama: Iran, NKorea have choices on nuke programs (AP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:35:05 +0000

AP - President Barack Obama says there will be consequences if Tehran does not demonstrate Iran's nuclear program is "peaceful and transparent."

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Obama meets China's Hu; focus on economic strains

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:58:42 +0000

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama held much-anticipated talks with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on Tuesday, with trade friction, the yuan currency and diplomatic headaches such as Iran and North Korea high on the agenda.

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Obama meets China's Hu; focus on economic strains (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:08:52 +0000

Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama held much-anticipated talks with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on Tuesday, with trade friction, the yuan currency and diplomatic headaches such as Iran and North Korea high on the agenda.

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Obama in China grapples with economic strains

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:25:39 +0000

BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama wrangles over trade and currency policy with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on Tuesday, with Iran and North Korea competing for attention at the summit of the two global powers.

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Carter Defends Handling of 1979 Iran Crisis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said Monday he had no regrets about his handling of the Iran hostage crisis more than 30 years ago

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(AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:42:15 +0000

AP - UN nuclear agency: Iran will start up once-secret facility outside holy city of Qom in 2011.

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Carter defends his handling of Iran hostage crisis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:10:47 +0000

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said Monday he had no regrets about his handling of the Iran hostage crisis more than 30 years ago.

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Reports: Iran's Russian reactor startup delayed (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:06:35 +0000

AP - Russian news agencies are reporting the reactor at a nuclear power plant that Russia is building in Iran will not be switched on this year as planned.

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US, Russia warn Iran over nuclear crisis (AFP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:23:06 +0000

AFP - President Barack Obama on Sunday won the strongest backing yet from Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on the Iranian nuclear crisis as the US leader warned that Tehran was "running out of time".

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Iran's first lady makes rare speech at Rome summit (AP)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:26:26 +0000

AP - Iran's first lady made rare public appearance and even more rare, a speech, at a Rome forum on the eve of a U.N. summit to fight hunger beginning Monday.

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Russia, US say Iran 'running out of time' on nuclear (AFP)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:25:26 +0000

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Obama no better than Bush, says Iranian parliament speaker

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:06:26 +0000

TEHRAN (Reuters) - U.S. steps to renew sanctions and seize a New York skyscraper linked to Iran show that President Barack Obama is no better than his predecessor George W. Bush, Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday.

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Obama no better than Bush, says Iranian parliament speaker (Reuters)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:06:26 +0000

Reuters - U.S. steps to renew sanctions and seize a New York skyscraper linked to Iran show that President Barack Obama is no better than his predecessor George W. Bush, Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday.

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Obama presses Iran on atomic deal, Tehran defiant (Reuters)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:28:17 +0000

Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday time was running out for diplomacy in a dispute over Iran's nuclear program, but a top Iranian official said it was up to the West to show it sincerely wanted a deal.

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US, Russia warn Iran on nuclear crisis (AFP)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:57:51 +0000

AFP - US President Barack Obama on Sunday won the strongest backing yet from Russia on the Iranian nuclear crisis as he warned that Tehran was "running out of time".

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Obama Says Time Running Out for Iran in Negotiations (Bloomberg)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:51:48 +0000

Bloomberg - Nov. 15 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said time is running short for Iran to accept terms of a deal offered by international negotiators seeking to prevent the Islamic Republic from building a nuclear weapon.

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Obama: Time running out for Iran (AP)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:20:05 +0000

AP - President Barack Obama says time is running out for Iran to sign on to a deal to ship its enriched uranium out of the country for further processing.

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Obama, Medvedev say time running out on Iran nuclear talks (Reuters)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:03:44 +0000

Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday the world was running out of time in efforts to use diplomacy to resolve a crisis over Iran's nuclear program.

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Our turn for Palin book excerpts; From Iran hostage crisis to creationism

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:08:00 +0000

From various NBC News producers/writersNBC News has obtained an advanced copy of Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue: An American Life" Below are some of the fascinating excerpts, thanks to the tireless efforts of the fine folks working the late shift. The excerpts are presented in order as they appear in the book. -- On Carter and Reagan: "I had followed the Iran hostage crisis and remember wondering why President Jimmy Carter didn't act more decisively. From my high schooler's perspective,...( read more )

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