Reuters: A Moroccan won first prize on Wednesday in Iran’s International Holocaust Cartoons Contest, which had sparked outrage in Israel, the West and among Jewish groups.
Moroccan wins Iran’s Holocaust cartoon contest
U.S. reports plot to topple Beirut leaders
New York Times: The White House said Wednesday that there was mounting evidence that Iran and Syria were involved in a plot to bring down the government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora of Lebanon, but senior officials refused to describe in any detail the intelligence they said they had collected.
Iran is offering bounty to agents who can entice Western tourists
New York Times: Iran is offering money to travel agents who can lure certain types of tourists to Iran, and the rate is double for bringing European and American travelers.
Iran may limit work with IAEA if sanctions imposed
Reuters: Iran may limit its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog if sanctions are imposed over the Islamic Republic’s atomic programme, a former chief nuclear negotiator was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
U.S. accuses Syria, Iran, Hezbollah on Lebanon
Reuters: The United States on Wednesday accused Syria, Iran and Hezbollah militants of plotting to topple the Lebanese government and warned them to keep their “hands off.”
Russia says won’t back draft text on Iran sanctions
Reuters: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday Moscow would not support a draft U.N. sanctions resolution on Iran proposed by European states, Russian news agencies reported.
Iran, Syria accused of plot to depose Lebanese leader
Bloomberg: The Bush administration today accused Iran and Syria of plotting to depose the government of U.S.- backed Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.
Iran to fire Shahab 3 missile to kick off war-games on Thursday
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 01 Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) will begin week-long military exercises, code-named the Great Prophet 2, with the firing of the Shahab missile on Thursday.
Iran to fire Shahab 3 missile to kick off war-games on Thursday
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 01 Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) will begin week-long military exercises, code-named the Great Prophet 2, with the firing of the Shahab missile on Thursday.
Irans FM in Oman for talks
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 01 Irans Foreign Minister arrived in Muscat on Tuesday to hold talks with senior Omani officials.
