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Ahmadinejad charges? Iranian president cited over election filing appearance
Ahmadinejad charges? The dispute appears to stem from an ongoing confrontation between Ahmadinejad and the ruling clerics in Iran following years of tensions over power struggles.
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Canada alleges Al Qaeda plot from Iran, but Tehran's involvement unlikely (+video)
Shiite Iran and Sunni Al Qaeda have long had a hostile relationship. While state involvement appears unlikely, Tehran has less control over the country's far east.
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Global News Blog Boston Marathon blasts: How the world is responding
The usual joy and pride surrounding Boston's Marathon was marred by yesterday's attack. Headlines from countries familiar with terrorism were filled with support for the city.
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Terrorism & Security Will Iran allow UN nuclear inspection? (+video)
The UN's nuclear agency team is in Tehran today to try to reach an agreement on how a probe of Iran's contentious nuclear program should be conducted.
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Iran nuclear inspections remain stalled as latest talks with IAEA end
The UN nuclear watchdog and Iranian diplomats were unable to agree on how to allow inspections of the Parchin military base. New talks are set for Feb. 12.
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Is Iran's presence in Latin America a threat? The White House says yes.
When the White House signed a law countering Iran in Latin America recently, it was the most public strategy to date against Iran’s influence in the region.
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Syria and Turkey edge closer to crisis as shelling continues
Turkey has shelled Syria for the fourth consecutive day, leading to fears that Syria's civil war may become a regional conflict.
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Keep Calm US Navy fires on fishing boat in sensitive Strait of Hormuz
Fearful of a repeat of the bombing of the USS Cole, the US Navy says it fired only after giving warning to the Dubai-based, Indian-manned fishing boat.
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Iran tests missiles that it says can reach Israel
Iran tested today the Shabab 3 missile, which has a range of 800 miles. Tehran said the test was a response to Israel's threats of military action.
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Syrians in Homs feel abandoned by world
Residents are pessimistic about last week's "Friends of Syria" conference and say they see no real pressure for change.
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Terrorism & Security IAEA nuclear experts visit Iran - but no nuclear sites
The second visit in a month by members of the UN nuclear watchdog agency is aimed at laying the groundwork for negotiations between Iran and the IAEA.
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Terrorism & Security Israel says Bangkok, Delhi, and Tbilisi attacks all linked – to Iran
The Israeli ambassador to Thailand said that the bombs used in all three countries had similarities implying a common source. Two suspects were arrested carrying Iranian passports.
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Syria ready to let monitors stay, rebel commander calls for help from UN
Damascus opposes broadening the scope of the Arab League observer mission, the source at the League said, but would accept a one-month extension of its mandate which expires on Thursday.
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Iran responds to US rescue of captured fishermen
The Iranian foreign ministry thanked the United States for rescuing its sailors, but Iranian news outlets linked to the Revolutionary Guard called the move a publicity stunt.
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As sanctions bite, Iran threatens US aircraft carrier (Video)
Iran threatened to attack a US aircraft carrier if it returned to the Persian Gulf. Sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector prompted a 40 percent drop in Iran's currency value.
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Russia blasts latest sanctions against Iran nuclear program
The latest sanctions against the Iran nuclear program target its oil and petrochemical industries. The US and France are also threatening more devastating measures against Iran's banks.
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Iran test fires 14 missiles capable of reaching Israeli, US targets
The missile launch kicked off 10 days of war games. Iran also unveiled underground ballistic missile silos that the West suspects are for launching nuclear warheads.
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Iran condemns Saudi troops' arrival in Bahrain
Iran's decision to get involved threatens to change the situation from a local dispute into a regional standoff between Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shiite Iran, with Bahrain as the proxy.
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Sanction Qaddafi? How 5 nations have reacted to sanctions.
Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi is earning widespread condemnation for his brutal tactics against a populist uprising. As the international community wrestles with how best to show their disapproval, one suggested option is imposing sanctions – a step French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the European Union to take. But their effectiveness is hotly contested. Here’s a look at how useful sanctions have been in changing the behavior of other nations.
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US backs Iran protests; Iranian lawmakers want opposition leaders executed
After a day of massive protests in Iran, Secretary of State Clinton affirmed US support for the antigovernment demonstrators while Iranian lawmakers called for opposition leaders' execution.
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Why Iran left the US off invite list for tour of nuclear sites
Iran's invitation to Russia, China, and other nations to visit its nuclear facilities is seen as an attempt to magnify divisions in the international community ahead of talks later this month.
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Iran marks anniversary of US Embassy takeover with angry words
Anti-US students chanted 'death to America' and predicted the fall of the 'great Satan' to mark the seizure 31 years ago of the US Embassy. Iran and Western powers are slated to resume nuclear talks later this month.
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Iran to release US hiker Sarah Shourd once $500,000 bail is deposited
US hiker Sarah Shourd, one of three American hikers detained in Iran for more than a year on espionage charges, will be released as soon as $500,000 bail is deposited, a top Iran prosecutor said Sunday.
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Iran reneges on release of American hiker, Sarah Shourd. Why?
Iran says it now won't release the American hiker, Sarah Shourd. Ms.Shourd, one of three Americans held for more than a year in Iran, was scheduled to be released Saturday morning. Another case of political crosscurrents in Iran?
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How 5 countries celebrate Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan
Eid al-Fitr began at sunset Thursday, when the crescent of a new moon first showed over the Middle East. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity," while Fitr means "break fasting." The three-day feast celebrates the end of the a month-long period of Ramadan's fasting and prayer. While traditions don't vary much between Sunnis and Shiites, customs vary greatly from country to country. Here is how five countries ring in Eid al-Fitr.
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