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DIPLOMACY
Morocco cuts diplomatic ties with Iran
The Moroccan Foreign Ministry has announced it is severing its diplomatic relations with Iran. Sunni-dominated Morocco has expressed concern for what it sees as Iran’s efforts to convert Sunni Muslims to Shi’ism.
USA
Clinton invites Iran to Afghanistan conference
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton extended a cautious hand to longtime US nemesis Iran by inviting it to a conference on Afghanistan, planned later this month, "as a neighbouring country".
MIDDLE EAST - USA
Clinton says Iran continues to 'undermine' Palestinian Authority
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (left) accused Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of continuing to "undermine the Palestinian Authority," by calling Muslims to join the "resistance" against Israel.
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IRAN - USA
The timeline of a troubled relationship
Former allies Washington and Tehran have been through a particularly strained relationship since the hostage crisis took place in Iran in 1979. Today both countries are engaged in a battle of wills over Iran's plans for nuclear development.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Do economic sanctions against Iran work?
Sanctions are used by the United States and its allies to try and force Iran to abandon its nuclear programme. The US also has asked Iran's Middle Eastern neighbors to comply. For the country of Dubai it is difficult, perhaps impossible.
15/02/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Japanese consumers now carefully count their Yen

In this edition: US special envoy Richard Holbrooke on inaugural tour of the region, Iran celebrates the 30th anniversary of its Islamic revolution and the economic crisis is changing Japan's buying habits.
IRAN - ISRAEL
Iranians see Israeli elections as a no-win situation
In Iran, hatred for Israel runs high and support for Palestinians is strong. FRANCE 24 special correspondents Sophie Claudet and Alexandra Renard report from Tehran, finding that locals view the Israeli election as a no-win for Iran.
11/02/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Seyed Mehdi Miraboutalebi, Iranian Ambassador to France

The regime of the Ayatollah has become increasingly controversial because of its nuclear program and the provocative personality of President Ahmadinejad. What does the future hold for Iran’s relationship with France and the world?
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