New York Times: The first meeting of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France quickly brought out their split views on Iran, with Mr. Putin expressing doubt that it was trying to build nuclear weapons.
As Sarkozy and Putin meet, Iran quickly comes between them
China sees lessons for Iran in North Korea: report
Reuters: Six-country talks that have nudged North Korea towards nuclear disarmament could be a model for defusing a standoff with Iran, but Washington appears set on a different path, an official Chinese newspaper said on Thursday.
Japanese student abducted in Iran
BBC: A Japanese student has been kidnapped by an armed group in south-eastern Iran, officials in Tokyo said.
Six world powers meet next week on Iran sanctions
Reuters: Senior officials from six world powers will meet in Europe next week to discuss new U.N. sanctions against Iran over its refusal to abandon key nuclear work, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.
British lawmakers urge EU to act against rights abuses in Iran
Iran Focus: London, Oct. 10 Some 150 British Parliamentarians have signed a statement calling on the government of Gordon Brown to bring Iran before the United Nations Security Council over its systematic abuse of its citizens rights, it was announced on Wednesday.
British lawmakers urge EU to act against rights abuses in Iran
Iran Focus: London, Oct. 10 Some 150 British Parliamentarians have signed a statement calling on the government of Gordon Brown to bring Iran before the United Nations Security Council over its systematic abuse of its citizens rights, it was announced on Wednesday.
Putin says Russia, France will cooperate on Iran
Bloomberg: Russia and France will cooperate through the United Nations to press Iran to honor international obligations over its nuclear program, President Vladimir Putin said.
France, Russia move closer on Iran
AP: French President Nicolas Sarkozy said after talks Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin that the two countries had bridged some of their differences on the Iran nuclear standoff.
Republican hopefuls talk tough on Iran
Reuters: Republican presidential candidates said on Tuesday it may be necessary to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities to prevent it from developing a bomb but the U.S. Congress should be consulted first.
Iran says will continue crackdown against dissent
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 09 Iranian officials have announced they intend to continue with a nationwide crackdown on corruption in society a euphemism for suppressing dissent, according to opposition sources.
