ABC News: An award-winning Iranian nuclear scientist, who disappeared last year under mysterious circumstances, has defected to the CIA and been resettled in the United States, according to people briefed on the operation by intelligence officials. EXCLUSIVE: Iran nuclear scientist defects to U.S. in CIA ‘intelligence coup’
ABC News: An award-winning Iranian nuclear scientist, who disappeared last year under mysterious circumstances, has defected to the CIA and been resettled in the United States, according to people briefed on the operation by intelligence officials. Allawi accuses Iran of election interference
BBC: Iyad Allawi, the man who won Iraq's parliamentary elections, has accused Iran of trying to prevent him from becoming prime minister. Harper says Iran, North Korea are threats to recovery
Bloomberg: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Iran and North Korea are security concerns that threaten to undermine progress in solving global economic problems, and called on the Group of Eight nations to tackle the issues with “vigor.” China welcomes smoother U.S. ties, nudges Iran
Reuters: China on Tuesday sought smoother ties with the United States and welcomed President Barack Obama's call for a positive relationship in a meeting with Beijing's new ambassador to Washington. Iran steps up executions amid political turmoil, Amnesty says
Bloomberg: Iran executed more people last year than any other country except China, according to a report by Amnesty International. Minister backs Nato call for defence shield against Iran
The Scotsman: There is a "strong case" for developing a missile shield to defend Europe against aggression from Iran the armed forces minister said yesterday. G-8 nations press Iran sanctions drive
AP: Top diplomats from the world's leading economies are ramping up pressure on Iran to prove its nuclear ambitions are peaceful, renewing calls for the country to be hit with new international sanctions if it fails to comply. Kidnapped Iran diplomat ‘freed in Pakistan’
BBC: An Iranian diplomat taken hostage in Pakistan in 2008 has been freed in the country, Iranian state television reports. Clinton: China to be ‘involved’ in Iran sanctions push
AFP: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said China will play a role in international efforts to pen sanctions against Iran at the United Nations, and that Beijing recognizes the threat of Iran's nuclear program. G8 ministers call for strong steps over Iran nukes
Reuters: Foreign ministers from the Group of Eight leading industrial nations will call on the international community to take "appropriate and strong steps" to show its resolve over Iran's nuclear activities. 