Iran Focus: London, Oct. 18 The global human rights group Amnesty International launched an urgent appeal on Thursday to save the life a young man who is sentenced to be executed for a crime he allegedly committed while still a minor.
Rights group calls on Iran to stay execution of child offender
Rights group calls on Iran to stay execution of child offender
Iran Focus: London, Oct. 18 The global human rights group Amnesty International launched an urgent appeal on Thursday to save the life a young man who is sentenced to be executed for a crime he allegedly committed while still a minor.
Iran dialogue better than sanctions: Putin
Reuters: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that direct dialogue was a better way of easing the diplomatic crisis over Iran’s nuclear ambitions than the threat of military force or sanctions.
US could change missile shield plan if Iranian threat subsides
AFP: The United States could change its approach to developing a missile shield if Iran were to suspend uranium enrichment in its nuclear programme, a senior US State Department official said Wednesday.
Iran hangs eight men, one woman in Tehran prison
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 18 Iranian authorities hanged eight men and a woman in Tehrans notorious Evin Prison, state media reported on Thursday.
Iran hangs eight men, one woman in Tehran prison
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 18 Iranian authorities hanged eight men and a woman in Tehrans notorious Evin Prison, state media reported on Thursday.
U.S. ambassador raps Norway for dialogue with Iran
Reuters: The U.S. ambassador to Norway said on Wednesday that Oslo’s dialogue with Iran risked helping to legitimize policies of the Iranian government.
Iran, Venezuela form oil venture to rival Shell, Eni
Bloomberg: Iran and Venezuela, the producers of about 9 percent of the world’s oil, will form a $1 billion global venture for projects in countries where companies such as Royal Dutch Shell Plc or Eni SpA are facing tougher business conditions.
Afghan arms shipment came from Iran: NATO general
Reuters: A shipment of hi-tech roadside bombs intercepted in Afghanistan originated in Iran, the commander of NATO-led troops said on Thursday, adding it was hard to believe Tehran’s military did not know about the arms.
EU’s Solana to meet Iran on atom programme Tuesday
Reuters: EU foreign policy head Javier Solana will meet Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator in Rome next week for talks aimed at drawing Tehran back into negotiations over its controversial nuclear programme.
