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U.N. watchdog, EU’s Ashton to press Iran in nuclear dispute
By Fredrik Dahl and Parisa Hafezi VIENNA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Iran faces international pressure in two separate meetings over its nuclear program on Wednesday, but with the Islamic state focused more on a June presidential election no breakthrough is expected in the dispute. In Vienna, the U.N. nuclear agency will once again urge Iran to stop stonewalling its investigation into suspected atomic bomb research by Tehran, which denies any intent to make such weapons Continue reading
Israel bombs Hezbollah-bound missiles in Syria: official
(Reuters) – Israel has carried out an air strike targeting a consignment of missiles in Syria bound for Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon, an Israeli official said on Saturday. The Jewish state had long made clear it is prepared to use force to prevent advanced weapons reaching Lebanon's powerful Shi'ite Muslim guerrillas from Syria. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Hezbollah are allied to Iran, Israel's arch-enemy Continue reading
‘Al Qaeda Terror Plot’ To Attack Train Foiled
Two men charged with planning an attack on a train in Toronto, with support from al Qaeda elements in Iran, will face court today. Continue reading
AJC Urges U.S., World Powers: Tell Iran It Cannot Try to Run Out the Clock by Endless Talks
NEW YORK, April 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –AJC urged the P5+1 — the five UN Security Council permanent members and Germany — to make clear to Iran that it cannot drag out negotiations end… Continue reading
Obama heads to Israel amid low expectations
By Crispian Balmer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – President Barack Obama arrives in Israel on Wednesday without any new peace initiative to offer disillusioned Palestinians and facing deep Israeli doubts over his pledge to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Making his first official visit here as president, Obama hopes to reset his often fraught relations with both the Israelis and Palestinians in a carefully choreographed three-day stay that is high on symbolism but low on expectations. .. Continue reading
Obama heads to Israel amid low expectations
By Crispian Balmer JERUSALEM (Reuters) – President Barack Obama arrives in Israel on Wednesday without any new peace initiative to offer disillusioned Palestinians and facing deep Israeli doubts over his pledge to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Making his first official visit here as president, Obama hopes to reset his often fraught relations with both the Israelis and Palestinians in a carefully choreographed three-day stay that is high on symbolism but low on expectations Continue reading
Hugo Chavez: Funeral For Venezuelan President
Most Latin American leaders as well as Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended the ceremony in the capital Caracas. Continue reading
Syria, Iran say Assad to remain in power till 2014
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Iran and Syria condemned a U.S. plan to assist rebels fighting to topple President Bashar Assad on Saturday and signaled the Syrian leader intends to stay in power at least until 2014 presidential elections Continue reading
Ex-Canada ambassador slighted by Affleck’s "Argo"
TORONTO (AP) — The former Canadian ambassador to Iran who protected Americans at great personal risk during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis says it will reflect poorly on Ben Affleck if he doesn't say a few words about Canada's role should the director's film “Argo” win the Oscar for best picture Sunday. Continue reading
