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Questions About the Nature of Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Remain a Top Concern
Western nations on Wednesday warned that they will not let up their pressure on Iran to comply with international demands that it suspend its nuclear enrichment activities and answer questions about its disputed atomic program.
Iranian President Says Barack Obama is Unable to Change White House Policy Concerning Iran
The Fars news agency has reported that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Barack Obama is not able to change the established White House policy towards the Islamic republic. “Obama is not able to introduce any substantial changes to the...
Europe Gets Increasingly On Board With Iran Sanctions
In the international showdown over Iran’s nuclear program, Europe is the player with the greatest economic leverage in Tehran. But Europe has been reluctant to use trade ties to press Iran to give up uranium enrichment. Not anymore.
Bush, British PM to Push for New Iran Sanctions
U.S. President Bush and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown say they are working to extend sanctions against Iran’s nuclear program. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, the two leaders met to discuss wars in Iraq and Afghanistan...
Central Asia: Behind The Hype, Russia And China Vie For Region’s Energy Resources
When Russia and China held joint military exercises last summer, it appeared that a powerful new strategic alliance was about to come of age. The two countries, after all, routinely cooperate on the UN Security Council to thwart the West on...
Diplomats: No Vote on New Iran Sanctions Before Saturday
Members of the U.N. Security Council say a vote on a new resolution imposing a third round of sanctions against Iran for its controversial nuclear program will probably not happen before Saturday. Western diplomats had hoped to pass the resolution before...
Major Powers Meet in Washington on Iran Sanctions
Senior diplomats of the five permanent U.N. Security Council member countries and Germany met in Washington Monday to map strategy on new nuclear sanctions against Iran. The council is nearing a vote on a third sanctions resolution aimed at prodding Iran...
