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Ahmadinejad says Iran will 'never yield' to sanctions
11/02/2012 - IRAN

Ahmadinejad says Iran will 'never yield' to sanctions

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday said the country would unveil numerous nuclear projects in coming days, in a speech marking the anniversary of the Islamic revolution. He added that Iran would "never yield" to Western sanctions.
Hamas 'will never recognise Israel', says chief
11/02/2012 - Israel - Palestinian territories

Hamas 'will never recognise Israel', says chief

In Tehran to commemorate the 1979 Islamic revolution, Hamas chief Ismail Haniya told an estimated 30,000 people the Gaza-based party would "never recognise Israel", saying resistance would continue until "all Palestinian land" was liberated.
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Sarkozy opposed to Israeli military action on Iran
09/02/2012 - France

Sarkozy opposed to Israeli military action on Iran

French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned against the possibility of Israeli military strikes on nuclear-minded Iran at a dinner hosted by France's main Jewish group on Wednesday, which Socialist leader Francois Hollande also attended.
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Iran vows to halt EU crude exports over new sanctions
07/02/2012 - IRAN

Iran vows to halt EU crude exports over new sanctions

Iranian lawmakers vowed Tuesday to ban crude oil exports to European nations, a day after US officials announced new sanctions aimed at disrupting financial transactions by Iran's central bank and other institutions.
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US, Israeli officials meet amid rising concern over Iran
07/02/2012 - DIPLOMACY

US, Israeli officials meet amid rising concern over Iran

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman met for talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington Tuesday amid speculation that Israel is considering a military solution to international concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
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Super Bowl or Superb Owl?
07/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH

Super Bowl or Superb Owl?

MEDIAWATCH, Mon. 6/2/2012: On tonight's show: JFK and the 19-year-old intern, Iranian ninjas and an odd Super Bowl trend on Twitter: superb owls...
US imposes new sanctions on Iranian banks
07/02/2012 - USA - IRAN

US imposes new sanctions on Iranian banks

US President Barack Obama signed an order Monday for new sanctions on all Iranian financial institutions, including its central bank. The measure allows US institutions to freeze Iranian state assets instead of simply rejecting the funds.
David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee
02/02/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee

Marc Perelman meets David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee. He gives us his point of view on the Syrian conflict, the Iranian nuclear programme and the possibility of a "pre-emptive" Israeli attack on Iran. He also discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Middle East peace process.
A 'lot of work' to be done in Iran, says IAEA inspector
01/02/2012 - IRAN - NUCLEAR

A 'lot of work' to be done in Iran, says IAEA inspector

Chief UN nuclear inspector Herman Nackaerts told reporters Wednesday after returning from a trip to Tehran that the Iranians "said they are committed" to resolving outstanding issues, but that there is "a lot of work" to do.
UN nuclear inspectors on new mission in Iran
30/01/2012 - IRAN

UN nuclear inspectors on new mission in Iran

The chief UN nuclear inspector arrived in Iran Sunday for a three-day mission to assess the "possible military dimensions" of its nuclear programme. Herman Nackaerts (pictured) called for dialogue with Tehran, something he said was long overdue.
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