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Iran police clash with protesters in Tehran – witness

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ImageReuters: Iranian police used batons on opposition supporters chanting anti-government slogans in a central Tehran square on Monday, a witness said.

Malaysia recalls U.N. envoy after Iran nuclear vote

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ImageReuters: Malaysia said on Sunday it recalled its envoy to the United Nations in Vienna for "consultations" after he voted against a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency rebuking Iran.

Mothers arrested before opposition rally in Iran

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ImageNew York Times: Ahead of a planned opposition rally on Monday, Iran tightened security and arrested more than 20 mothers who were mourning children killed in the unrest that has broken out since the disputed June 12 elections.

Iranian police surround university to prevent protest

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ImageReuters: Iranian riot police have surrounded Tehran University to prevent the opposition from hijacking a state-organised rally on Monday, a witness said.

Obama asks Turkey’s Erdogan to back Iran sanctions

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ImageBloomberg: President Barack Obama will press Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, one of NATO’s two Muslim members, for more support in curbing Iran’s nuclear program and rebuilding Afghanistan.

Obama security adviser: Picture not good on Iran

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ImageAP: President Barack Obama's national security adviser says the door remains open for Iran to work with other countries on its nuclear program. But James Jones also says the "picture is not a good one."

Rafsanjani accuses Iran rulers of ‘intolerance’

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ImageAFP: Powerful cleric and former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani accused Iran's rulers on Sunday of being intolerant, saying they have closed the door on constructive criticism.

Iran says talks still on with Total over South Pars

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ImageReuters: Iran has not stopped talks with France's Total over investment in the country's phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Sunday.

Khamenei says US, Britain will fail to isolate Iran

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ImageAFP: Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out Sunday at the US and Britain, labelling them Tehran's main "enemies" and warning they will fail to isolate Iran over its nuclear issue, a report said.

Iran bans foreign media cover as student rally nears

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ImageReuters: Iran on Saturday banned foreign media from reporting on a student rally next week that authorities fear could turn into a new round of protests against June's disputed presidential election.