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China opposes new EU sanctions on Iran
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Friday that it did not approve of tougher new sanctions imposed by the European Union on Iran, and welcomed [Read More…]
Unrest against Kurdish Population in Hatay
Four police officers were killed in an attack on a police car in the south-eastern city of Dörtyolu; the party building of the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party was burned; shops owned by Kurds were demolished. Tension is still rising high in the region.
Iran condemns new EU sanctions on energy sector
Iran has condemned a new set of tough European Union sanctions aimed at pressuring Tehran to resume talks on its controversial nuclear programme. A foreign ministry spokesman said the move would not help in advancing talks.
Stop the execution of Sakineh Ashtiani in Iran
Press conference of the International Committee Against Stoning
New information on the threatened execution of 43 year old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, and
others who have been also sentenced to death by stoning in
Russia slams fresh EU sanctions against Iran
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that fresh EU sanctions against Iran’s energy sector were “unacceptable” and the move undermined international efforts to restart talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme.
EU’s Ashton wants Iran talks soon, nuclear focus
ROME (Reuters) – Stalled talks between Iran and world powers should begin again as quickly as possible but must focus on Tehran’s nuclear program, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said Wednesday.
Correction: Solidarity with Baluch in Iran
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