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March 19, 2012

'Israel Loves Iran' initiative takes off on Facebook

(Haaretz) Online posters sending messages of love and peace draw widespread attention and support; Iranian citizens send messages of thanks and praise.

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November 21, 2011

Iran Hit by Fresh West Sanctions

(BBC) The US, Canada and UK announce fresh sanctions against Iran amid growing concern over Tehran's nuclear programme.

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September 9, 2010

American to be released by Iran

(Al Jazeera) Iran has said it will free one of three Americans it has held for more than a year. Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were arrested in July 2009 after straying into Iranian territory from Iraq. US authorities insist that they are innocent and say they should be released immediately. In a brief text message, the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance announced the "freedom of one of the American detainees on Saturday 20th of (Iranian month of) Shahrivar at 9.00 (0430 GMT) at Hotel Esteghal" in the capital Tehran.

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November 9, 2009

What’s behind Iran’s espionage charge against US hikers

(The Christian Science Monitor) Iran announced Monday that three American hikers – Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd, and Josh Fattal – arrested July 31 amid post-election tensions had been charged with espionage.

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November 4, 2009

Iranians Rally on Anniversary of American Embassy Takeover

(VOA) Iran is marking the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, with anti-American demonstrations. But opposition forces are using the occasion to protest their own government.

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November 2, 2009

Iran wants UN nuclear plan reviewed

(Al Jazeera English) Iran wants the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to establish a panel to undertake a technical review of a UN-backed plan requiring it to ship most of its uranium abroad for further processing.

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September 30, 2009

U.S. and Iran to face off at six-power nuclear talks

GENEVA (Reuters) - Six world powers gather in Switzerland on Thursday for a meeting with Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and U.S. officials said there could be an opportunity for a rare bilateral meeting with the Iranians.

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September 12, 2009

Iran signals no compromise on nuclear issue

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Saturday it would not back down in its nuclear row with the West, a day after the United States said it would accept Tehran's offer of wide-ranging talks with six world powers.

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August 29, 2009

Iran MPs debate proposed cabinet

(BBC) Iran's parliament has begun a session to debate the cabinet proposed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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June 16, 2009

Tweeting Iran: Elex news in 140 characters or less

CAIRO (AP) — An opposition activist spreads word of an upcoming protest in the streets of Tehran. Another posts pictures of clashes between demonstrators and police.

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May 20, 2009

Iran tests missile that could hit Israel, Europe

(Washington Post) President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran test-fired a new advanced missile Wednesday with a range of about 1,200 miles, far enough to strike Israel and southeastern Europe.

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February 9, 2009

Khatami to Challenge Ahmadinejad for Job

TEHRAN (Washington Post) -- Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami announced Sunday that he will run as a candidate in the June 12 election, setting up a challenge to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that could alter Iran's domestic and foreign policies.

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