Cabinet secretaries say sanctions push against Iran continues despite good outcome from talksOctober 5th, 2009 Cabinet secretaries: Iran talks a limited successWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton say last week's historic joint talks with Iran were a limited success. Clinton says the session in Geneva yielded three agreements that buy time for the U.S.
US concerned over Iran's option of preserving nuclear arsenalSeptember 9th, 2009 VIENNA — The United States says it has "serious concerns" that Iran is deliberately trying — at a minimum — to preserve a nuclear weapons option. Washington's chief envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency says a recent report by the nuclear watchdog shows that Iran is now either very near or already has enough low-enriched uranium to produce one nuclear weapon.
Iran is ready for talks with world powers, rejects any deadlineSeptember 7th, 2009 TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran is ready to hold talks with the world powers over global challenges including its nuclear program. Ahmadinejad said Monday Iran will initially present its package of proposals to the five permanent members of the U.N.
Families: 3 American hikers detained by Iran entered the country by mistakeAugust 11th, 2009 Families: American hikers entered Iran by mistakePHILADELPHIA — The families of three American hikers being held in Iran say their children had no intention of entering Iran and that they hope the misunderstanding will be resolved quickly. Joshua Fattal, freelance journalist Shane Bauer and Bauer's girlfriend, Sarah Shourd, have been held in Iran since July 31.
Libya's Gadhafi says Iran should be encouraged to pursue a peaceful nuclear programJuly 15th, 2009 Gadhafi says Iran nuclear program to be supportedSHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi says Iran should be encouraged to pursue its nuclear program as long as it is for peaceful purposes. Gadhafi was addressing Wednesday's opening session of a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik.
Obama says he's 'not reconciled' to Iran having a nuclear weapons capability, must resist itJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama: Iran cannot be permitted to be nuke powerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is "not reconciled" to the idea of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon within a year. The president told The Associated Press in an interview that U.S.
Iran on track for nuclear weapon, claims Admiral MullenMay 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said that Iran is on track for building a nuclear weapon by 2011. "Certainly from what I've seen over the years, Iran is on a path to develop a nuclear weapon," Mullen said on ABC's "This Week."
He added that: "Most of us believe that it's one to three years depending on assumptions on where they are right now.
Lawyer: US journalist leaves jail in Iran after court suspends her prison sentenceMay 11th, 2009 Lawyer: US reporter leaves jail in IranTEHRAN, Iran — A lawyer for a U.S. journalist jailed in Iran says she has been freed from prison after an appeals court suspended her eight-year jail sentence.
Israeli leader gives cautious backing to Obama overtures to IranMay 5th, 2009 Israeli president: US approach to Iran OK for nowWASHINGTON — Israeli President Shimon Peres offered a cautious endorsement of new U.S. overtures to Iran following a longer-than-expected White House meeting with President Barack Obama.
Iran to build nuclear plants worldwide: OfficialApril 13th, 2009 QOM - Iran will be among the major builders of nuclear power plants worldwide within the next ten years, a senior official said. The Deputy Head of Iran Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) Mohammad Saeedi was quoted by IRNA Monday as saying that Iran attained its nuclear technology despite mounting pressure from home and abroad and added that the natural period for achieving such technology worldwide was 20 to 22 years.
Wrestlers under scanner during general electionsApril 1st, 2009 ROHTAK - To keep the law and order situation under control during upcoming general elections, police in Haryana are keeping a strict vigil on wrestlers. There are hundreds of wrestling training centers and police fear that during elections political leaders may use wrestlers as musclemen.
Sixth Open Naga Wrestling Meet 2009 held in NagalandMarch 29th, 2009 KOHIMA - Sports events in the north-east part of the country, especially in Nagaland, are looked upon as occasions to bring people close to each other and generate a brethren feeling. Many sports enthusiasts in Nagaland recently converged here to witness the 6th Open Naga Wrestling Meet 2009 held in Kohima.
Now, Iran tells Pak to stop using its soil for activities against itMarch 20th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Iran has accused Pakistan of allowing its soil to be used against it. Addressing a press conference here, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Mashall-ah Shakeri asked Islamabad to curb the activities of Jund Ullah which is involved in carrying out anti-Iran activities from Pakistani soil.
Sahara India to sponsor boxing, wrestlingFebruary 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sahara India took Beijing Olympics success in boxing and wrestling a step further when the corporate Monday announced its support to 30 upcoming boxers and wrestlers for the next four years. As many as 17 wrestlers and 13 boxers were identified by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) respectively who will be provided monetary support beyond London Olympics in 2012.
Akshay Kumar keeps his promises, 'adopts' six wrestlersJanuary 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Bollywood action star Akshay Kumar has 'adopted' six wrestlers, who are economically backward, in a bid to popularise the sport, an official said Wednesday. 'Akshay's decision came days before the 10th All India Wrestling Championship opens here Feb 1.
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