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Bush says Iran spurns new offer on uranium

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ImageNew York Times: President Bush accused Iran on Saturday of rejecting a new set of incentives to stop enriching uranium, only hours after the proposal received a cold shoulder when it was delivered by Western diplomats in Tehran.

Second batch of secret papers found on train

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ImageSunday Times: A second set of secret government intelligence papers has been found on a commuter train, it was revealed last night. The Treasury files included an assessment of the weaknesses in the trade and banking systems in Iran that would-be terrorists could exploit to finance weapons of mass destruction.

Exclusive: New batch of terror files left on train

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ImageIndependent on Sunday: Secret government documents detailing the UK's policies towards fighting global terrorist funding, drugs trafficking and money laundering have been found on a London-bound train and handed to 'The Independent on Sunday'.

EU chief offers Iran new deal as nuclear sanctions loom

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ImageThe Observer: Frantic diplomatic negotiations took place in Tehran yesterday as Iran weighed up a package of trade inducements offered by world powers in exchange for the abandonment of its uranium enrichment programme.

Bush, Sarkozy seek united front against Iran

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ImageReuters: U.S. President George W. Bush and French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned on Saturday that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a threat to peace, as they sought to end tension over Iraq and forge a common front against Iran.

Bush, French president united against Iran

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ImageAP: Iran rejected a six-nation offer of incentives to stop enriching uranium on Saturday, prompting President Bush and French President Nicolas Sarkozy to jointly warn Tehran anew against proceeding toward a nuclear bomb.

Bush says disappointed Iran rejects offer

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ImageReuters: U.S. President George W. Bush said on Saturday he was disappointed by Iran rejecting any suspension of nuclear enrichment, following an economic package offered by world powers.

European Union presents Iran with incentives

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ImageAP: The European Union on Saturday presented Iran with a modified package of incentives to suspend its uranium enrichment program, but an Iran government spokesman said the country would reject the offer if it requires a halt to sensitive nuclear work.

EU’s Solana still hopes for positive response from Iran

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ImageAFP: EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana urged Iran on Saturday to respond positively to a new offer on ending a six-year standoff over its nuclear drive, even after Tehran rejected a key condition.

Iran discovers new oilfield in southwest: minister

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ImageReuters: Iran has discovered an oilfield with estimated reserves of 750 million barrels within its southwestern Jofeir oilfield, Oil Minister Gholamhossein Nozari said on Saturday.