Reuters: A section of the huge South Pars gas field that is operated by StatoilHydro will start production soon, a senior Iranian energy official said on Sunday, after a two-year delay of the $2.7 billion project. Iran says South Pars phase to come on stream soon
Reuters: A section of the huge South Pars gas field that is operated by StatoilHydro will start production soon, a senior Iranian energy official said on Sunday, after a two-year delay of the $2.7 billion project. Iran looks to tap key oil field with homegrown crews
AP: At this huge oil field in southwest Iran, one building stands out among the pumps and maze of pipelines: On its roof in giant letters, big enough for satellites or pilots to see, are the words: "We can do it." Sadr City bomb squad: Looking for trouble before it explodes
New York Times: The bland job description is “route clearance,” but it is one of the most unglamorous and dangerous missions in Iraq.
Lebanese opposition ends west Beirut takeover
AFP: Lebanon's Hezbollah-led opposition on Saturday said it was ending its takeover of west Beirut after the army revoked government moves against the Shiite group that sparked days of deadly fighting. Shell pulls out of Iran gas deal
Reuters: Oil major Royal Dutch Shell has pulled out of a planned gas project in Iran, after coming under pressure not to participate from U.S. lawmakers who were concerned about Iran's nuclear programme. Victory for Iran’s dissidents in a British court
Sunday Telegraph: Last Wednesday three of Britain's most senior judges, led by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips, dealt the Government a blow so humiliating that it should have made headlines across the land.
As Bush term wanes, Mideast peace appears as elusive as ever
New York Times: The 2008 race for the White House is casting a long shadow over President Bush. So long, in fact, that it may extend all the way to the Middle East. Iran offers West nuclear package
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 10 – Iran has presented a package of nuclear proposals to the West in a bid to counter a similar offer to be made by major world powers to Tehran to convince it to abandon its controversial nuclear activities.
Iran offers West nuclear package
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 10 – Iran has presented a package of nuclear proposals to the West in a bid to counter a similar offer to be made by major world powers to Tehran to convince it to abandon its controversial nuclear activities.
U.S. urges Iran and Syria to stop support for Hezbollah
Reuters: The White House said on Friday it was "very troubled" by Hezbollah's actions in Beirut and urged Iran and Syria to halt support for the militant group after its fighters in the Lebanese capital routed forces loyal to the government. 