TIMMERMAN: Human rights emergency
Kenneth R. Timmerman
Saturday, March 27, 2010
The Iranian regime thinks it is on a roll. Without so much as a whimper from the United States or Europe, it succeeded in brutally suppressing the Green movement during the latest round of protests on the anniversary of the revolution on Feb. 11. Now it sees an opportunity to roll up its opponents outside Iran as well.
China shifts away from Iran toward U.S.
By NBC News’ Edmund Flanagan and Eric Baculinao
BEIJING – After months of tense relations, China is showing new willingness to engage in talks with the United States, a diplomatic opening that may help the Obama administration achieve U.N. consensus on tightening sanctions on Iran.
Defiance to Iran’s Theocracy Continues in Iranian Kurdistan
01 April 2010 – Medya News – In March 1947 Qazi Muhammad, the President of short-lived Kurdistan Republic and two of his cabinet members and relatives Saif Qazi and Sadri Qazi were publicly hanged in Mehabad’s main square where the Republic was first proclaimed in the January of 1946. Eleven others were hanged in Saqiz among other cities by the monarchist regime of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.
Iranian Nuclear Scientist Defects to U.S. – Report
By REUTERS
Published: March 31, 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An Iranian nuclear scientist who has been missing since June has defected to the United States and is helping the CIA, ABC news reported on Tuesday.
U.N. Suspects Iran of Planning More Nuke Sites
Monday, March 29, 2010 – Western intelligence officials and United Nations inspectors said they suspect Iran is planning to build more nuclear sites, according to The New York Times.
Head of German Green Party landed in Iraqi Kurdistan
Posted on 29 March 2010
Erbil, March 29 (AKnews) – Kurdish official Monday announced that a German delegation has arrived in Kurdistan Region which aim centers on strengthening bilateral ties. 
Turkey Tilts Toward Iran
Claudia Rosett, 03.26.10, 12:01 AM EDT ANKARA–Drinking tea with the President of Turkey has charms enough so that I wish there were no need [Read More…]
Human Rights Watch urges Syria to probe Kurd New Year shootings
AFP – Human Rights Watch urged the Syrian authorities on Friday to probe the shootings by security forces during Kurdish New Year celebrations that killed at least one person.
Ian Davis: Negotiations with Iran are on the brink of failure
Beirut, March 25 (AKnews) – NATO Watch director, Ian Davis, spoke inclusively to AKnews Correspondent Khalil Harb who asked questions over a number of critical issues. Below is the content of the interview.
US warns citizens against travel to Iran
The Obama administration warned Americans on Tuesday against travelling to Iran, citing the risk of hostility, harassment or arrest.
The State Department warning singled out US-Iranian dual nationals, noting that Iranian authorities have prevented several Iranian
