AP: The world must be firm but also very cautious when dealing with the North Korean and Iranian nuclear programs, Russia’s foreign minister said Saturday during an Asian-Pacific summit in Vietnam.
Russia issues warning on Iran, N. Korea
Iran’s leader seeks ties with N. Korea
AP: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has demanded more ties with North Korea and urged for nuclear disarmament in Korean peninsula, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported on Sunday.
Iran leader offers talks with Rome on Iraq, Mideast
Reuters: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has told Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi in a letter that he is willing to consult Rome on working for peace in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Annan urges Syria, Iran to aid Lebanese stability
Reuters: U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan pressed Syria and Iran on Saturday to help promote the stability of Lebanon after the resignation of six of its government ministers.
Helicopter crash in central Iran kills 4
AP : Four people were killed when a helicopter crashed in central Iran on Saturday, state-run television reported.
Blair denies appeasing Iran with call for regional engagement
Bloomberg : Prime Minister Tony Blair denied he is appeasing Iran by calling for diplomatic engagement across the Middle East, saying he won’t back down on the issues of nuclear weapons or terrorism.
U.S. offers to limit scope of Iran sanctions at U.N. in attempt to appease China, Russia
AP : The Bush administration is offering to narrow the scope of proposed U.N. sanctions designed to force Iran to stop enriching uranium, a State Department official said.
Iran says IAEA help not necessary for Arak reactor
Reuters : Iran will press on with its Arak heavy water reactor whether or not the U.N. nuclear watchdog provides help, according to the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization.
European Parliament blasts Iran rights abuses
Iran Focus: London, Nov. 17 The European Parliament (EP) voted on Thursday to condemn institutionalised violations of human rights in Iran.
European Parliament blasts Iran rights abuses
Iran Focus: London, Nov. 17 The European Parliament (EP) voted on Thursday to condemn institutionalised violations of human rights in Iran.
