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Iran’s Karroubi rejects Ahmadinejad vote: website

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ImageAFP: Iran halted the publication of a reformist party newspaper after its defeated presidential candidate said he would refuse to recognise Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election, its website said.

Presenter Nick Ferrari quits Iran Press TV over ‘bias’ after election

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ImageThe Times: It is called Press TV, is funded by the Iranian regime, and opponents say that from its nondescript offices off Hanger Lane in northwest London the 24-hour news station is beaming pro-Tehran propaganda into homes across Britain.

Iran leader cancels visit to AU summit

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ImageAFP: Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cancelled his visit to Libya Wednesday, sparing an African summit a diplomatic dilemna that threatened to eclipse talks on a continental government.

US slaps sanctions on Iran firm

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ImageBBC: The US has imposed sanctions on an Iranian firm accused of helping North Korea with its nuclear programme.

Top US commander: Iran still supports Iraq attacks

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ImageAP: The top U.S. military commander in Iraq on Tuesday accused Iran of continuing to support and train militants who are carrying out attacks, including most of the ones in Baghdad.

Britain, Iran agree need to end row: Miliband

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ImageReuters: Britain and Iran agree a quick resolution of a dispute over the detention of four Iranian staff from the British embassy in Tehran is in both countries' interests, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Tuesday.

Iran can monitor calls with our technology: Nokia Siemens

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ImageAFP: Finnish-German telecom equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) said Monday technology it sold to Iran in 2008 could be used to monitor calls, but denied claims it can be used for web censorship.

UK wants united position on dealing with Iran

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ImageReuters: Britain will work with its partners to ensure a united international position on dealing with the Iranian government following the disputed presidential election, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Tuesday.

Ahmadinejad hails Iran vote, says enemy plots failed

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ImageReuters: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hailed on Tuesday his re-election as a victory for the Iranian people and a defeat for the Islamic Republic's enemies.

Iran council certifies Ahmadinejad victory

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ImageNew York Times: As the certification was announced, security and militia forces flooded the streets, and protesters who were already out marching down Tehran’s central avenue, Vali Asr, broke into furious chants. The marchers were quickly dispersed, but other Iranians, urged by opposition Web sites, went to their rooftops to yell “God is great!” in a show of defiance.