VP and Economy Minister appointed as government spokesmen

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ImageIran Focus: Tehran, Jan. 11 – Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s hard-line cabinet has named two senior figures as new government spokesmen, state media reported.

VP and Economy Minister appointed as government spokesmen

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ImageIran Focus: Tehran, Jan. 11 – Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s hard-line cabinet has named two senior figures as new government spokesmen, state media reported.

British Museum postpones sending artifact to Iran

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ImageBloomberg: The British Museum, which faces demands from Iran to lend an ancient artifact known as the Cyrus Cylinder, said it would delay sending the object there after making a discovery.

DM: Iran’s missile power beyond enemies’ imagination

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ImageIran Focus: Tehran, Jan. 11 – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi claimed on Sunday that Tehran’s missile capabilities are beyond comprehension for Iran’s enemies, state media reported.

DM: Iran’s missile power beyond enemies’ imagination

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ImageIran Focus: Tehran, Jan. 11 – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi claimed on Sunday that Tehran’s missile capabilities are beyond comprehension for Iran’s enemies, state media reported.

Iran to hold court session in French woman’s case

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ImageReuters: An Iranian court will hold its last session Saturday in the trial of a French teaching assistant arrested on spying charges after a disputed election in June, her lawyer was quoted as saying Monday.

PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Jan 11

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ImageReuters: These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran five-year plan targets annual 8% growth

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ImageAFP: Iran aims for an annual growth rate of close to eight percent until 2015 under a five-year plan which President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad presented to parliament, a government newspaper said on Monday.

UAE, Germany urge Iran to abandon ‘uncooperative’ nuclear stand

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ImageAFP: The United Arab Emirates and Germany said on Sunday that Iran must do more to allay the international community's concerns about its nuclear programme or fresh sanctions would be likely.

Swedish diplomat arrested, released in Iran

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ImageCNN: A Swedish diplomat in Iran was arrested and accused of participating in Iranian protests during observances surrounding the Muslim holy day of Ashura, two semi-official news agencies reported Sunday, citing members of Iran's parliament.