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EU official: Possible sanctions unless Iran resolves election issue

Jul 9, 2009, 23:16 GMT

New York - European Union External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said Thursday that sanctions should be considered if Iran rejects talks to settle the dispute over results of last month's presidential elections. ... more

US releases Iranian diplomats in Iraq (Roundup)

Jul 9, 2009, 20:20 GMT

Tehran - The United States has released five Iranians it arrested in 2007 in Iraq, Iranian and US officials said Thursday. ... more

US lawyer named registrar for Lebanon's Hariri tribunal

Jul 9, 2009, 19:40 GMT

New York - David Tolbert, a lawyer with extensive experience in international criminal law, was Thursday appointed a registrar for the special tribunal prosecuting the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri. ... more

France's Kouchner opens talks with Lebanese leaders

Jul 9, 2009, 17:52 GMT

Beirut - French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner arrived Thursday in Beirut for talks with Lebanese leaders on the situation in Lebanon and regional peace efforts. ... more

No concessions to world powers, says Ahmadinejad (Extra)

Jul 9, 2009, 17:12 GMT

Tehran ­ Iran will not make any concessions with the world powers, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday, following a new move to get Iran talking on its nuclear programme. ... more

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