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Embassies in Tehran urged to offer protesters refuge: diplomats

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ImageAFP: European embassies in Tehran addressed Sunday what officials said were concerted email calls for them to offer refuge to Iranian democracy protesters, diplomats said.

Obama concerned about “unjust actions” in Iran

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ImageReuters: U.S. President Barack Obama expressed concern about violence and "unjust actions" against Iranian demonstrators on Sunday in a meeting with advisers who updated him on fast-moving events in the Islamic Republic.

At least 24 reporters arrested in Iran

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ImageAP: Iranian authorities have arrested at least 24 journalists and bloggers since postelection protests began a week ago, and a media watchdog says reporters are a "priority target" for Iran's leadership.

Iran buying more from US in spite of tensions

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ImageAP: Iran spent nearly twice as much on U.S. imports during President Barack Obama's first months in office as it did during the same period in 2008, showing that despite trade penalties and tense relations, the two countries are still doing business.

Miliband denies Iran ‘meddling’

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ImageBBC: Iran's claims that protests over its disputed elections were orchestrated by overseas powers have been rejected by Foreign Secretary David Miliband.

Iran tensions add to global risk: ECB’s Trichet

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ImageReuters: Tensions in Iran have added to risks facing the world economy and underline the need for strengthening the global financial system, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Sunday.

Hundreds arrested in violent Iran clashes

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ImageAFP: At least 457 people were arrested in violent clashes in Tehran, state radio said, in which 10 people were also killed as Iran battled to curb its worst crisis since the Islamic revolution.

A supreme leader loses his aura as Iranians flock to the streets

ImageNew York Times: The Iranian police commander, in green uniform, walked up Komak Hospital Alley with arms raised and his small unit at his side. “I swear to God,” he shouted at the protesters facing him, “I have children, I have a wife, I don’t want to beat people. Please go home.”

Obama: Iran must stop ‘violent and unjust actions’

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ImageVOA: U.S. President Barack Obama has urged Iran's government to "stop all violent and unjust actions against its own people."

Iran asks BBC reporter to leave

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ImageBBC: Iranian authorities have asked the BBC's correspondent in Tehran to leave the country within 24 hours.