Iran ‘not unhappy’ with India over Syria vote
February 7th, 2012 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Iran Tuesday said it was was "not unhappy" over India backing a UN Security Council resolution on Syria, but asked New Delhi to pay more ... Read more...
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Nuclear safety tests in Japan appropriate: IAEA
February 1st, 2012 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Feb 1 (IANS) An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) group has found the safety tests it had overseen at Japan's idled nuclear reactors to be in line with international ... Read more...
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Iran optimistic about IAEA visit
January 30th, 2012 - 8:01 am ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, Jan 30 (IANS) Tehran is optimistic about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s visit to the country and the country is ready to reply to any concerns raised ... Read more...
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IAEA team arrives in Iran
January 29th, 2012 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Jan 29 (IANS) A delegation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has arrived in Iran to discuss the country's controversial nuclear programme, Iranian media reported Sunday.Iran's envoy to ... Read more...
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US making powerful bomb to hit Iran: Report
January 28th, 2012 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The Pentagon has stepped up efforts to make a bomb capable of destroying Iran's most heavily fortified underground facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday."The 30,000-pound ... Read more...
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World Economic Forum to open in Davos Wednesday
January 25th, 2012 - 7:41 am ICT by IANS
Moscow/Davos, Jan 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The annual World Economic Forum is set to open in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos Wednesday.Some 2,600 decision-makers from about 100 countries and ... Read more...
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IAEA team to visit Iran as EU slaps oil imports ban
January 24th, 2012 - 1:50 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 24 (IANS) The UN's nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has said it was sending a team to Iran between Jan 29 and 31 "to resolve all ... Read more...
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Nicaraguan president defends Iran nuclear programme
January 12th, 2012 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
Managua, Jan 12 (IANS/EFE) Daniel Ortega began his second consecutive five-year term as president of Nicaragua with a speech substantially devoted to defending the Iranian nuclear programme.The current campaign of ... Read more...
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US condemns Iran’s decision to start uranium enrichment
January 11th, 2012 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US has condemned the Iranian government's decision to begin uranium enrichment operations at a facility in the country's north.The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ... Read more...
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Iran has right to develop n-energy, says India
January 10th, 2012 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Jan 10 (IANS) Amid mounting global pressure to follow the US sanctions against Iran, India Tuesday defended Tehran's right to develop its civil nuclear energy programme but made it ... Read more...
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Iran starts enriching uranium to 20 percent
January 10th, 2012 - 7:44 am ICT by IANS
Moscow/Washington, Jan 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran has started enriching uranium to the 20-percent level, which can easily be turned into fissile ... Read more...
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EU to decide on Iran oil embargo
January 5th, 2012 - 11:16 pm ICT by IANS
Lisbon, Jan 5 (IANS) The European Union (EU) could decide on an oil embargo against Iran at a foreign ministers' meet Jan 30, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said here."It's ... Read more...
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France calls for stronger sanctions against Iran
January 3rd, 2012 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Jan 3 (IANS/AKI) French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe Tuesday accused Iran of developing nuclear weapons and called for stronger sanctions against the country.He said the European Union should ... Read more...
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India asks Pakistan to declare its n-doctrine, join FMCT
December 29th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) With Pakistan's nuclear arsenal a matter of growing global concern, India has pressed Pakistan to enunciate its nuclear doctrine and asked it to join global ... Read more...
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Pentagon warns Iran against blocking oil route
December 29th, 2011 - 6:30 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 29 (IANS) The Pentagon has warned Iran against any attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil route."This is not just an ... Read more...
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Iran invites IAEA inspectors to visit n-sites
December 22nd, 2011 - 10:50 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, Dec 22 (IANS) Iran has invited inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to visit nuclear establishments in the country, an official said.Ali-Asghar Soltanieh, Iran's permanent representative to ... Read more...
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India will need 5,057 tonnes of uranium in 12th Plan (Lead)
December 21st, 2011 - 11:43 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) India would require an estimated 5,057 tonnes of uranium during the 12th Five Year Plan period from 2012-2017, union Minister V. Narayanasamy said Wednesday.This ... Read more...
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Japanese government declares ‘cold shutdown’ at Fukushima nuclear plant
December 16th, 2011 - 9:16 pm ICT by BNO News
TOKYO (BNO NEWS) -- The Japanese government on Friday announced it has successfully stabilized the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in a state of 'cold shutdown', more than nine months after the ... Read more...
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No military component in Iran’s nuclear programme: Russia
December 10th, 2011 - 10:54 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) There is no military component in Iran's nuclear programme, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister has said.Western powers and Israel suspect Iran of seeking to build nuclear ... Read more...
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Syed Akbaruddin is new spokesperson of India’s Foreign Office (Lead)
December 7th, 2011 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Syed Akbaruddin, a senior diplomat who has served in key capitals, will be the next spokesperson of India's external affairs ministry.Akbaruddin will succeed Vishnu Prakash, ... Read more...
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Prakash India’s next envoy to South Korea
December 7th, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Vishnu Prakash, the spokesperson of the external affairs ministry, has been named as India's next ambassador to South Korea.The external affairs ministry Wednesday announced Prakash's ... Read more...
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UAE, IAEA sign cooperation agreement
December 6th, 2011 - 11:59 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 6 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it was announced here Tuesday.The document, called the Country Profile Framework ... Read more...
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Oz minister backs India uranium deal, says no to Pakistan
December 6th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne/New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Backing the ruling Labour Party's decision to export uranium to India, Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith Tuesday rejected a similar deal for Pakistan and ... Read more...
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Australian ruling party votes for uranium sale to India
December 4th, 2011 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
Sydney/Melbourne, Dec 4 (IANS) Australia's ruling Labor Party representatives have passed a motion to remove a ban on uranium exports to India after a passionate debate on the issue that ... Read more...
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India seeks IAEA help for safety of N-plants
December 3rd, 2011 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The government has sought assistance from the Operational Safety Review Team of the International Atomic Energy Agency for the safety reviews and audit of its ... Read more...
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EU imposes new sanctions on 180 Iranian firms
December 2nd, 2011 - 12:43 am ICT by IANS
Brussels, Dec 1 (IANS/AKI) The European Union's "growing fear" regarding Iran's nuclear programme Thursday prompted the 27-member bloc to slap fresh sanctions on 180 Iranian companies."The council agreed to broaden ... Read more...
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Britain to call for stronger Iran sanctions
December 1st, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 1 (IANS) Britain, whose embassy in Tehran was stormed, will call for stronger economic sanctions against Iran at a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels, ... Read more...
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UNSC condemns attack on British embassy
November 30th, 2011 - 3:23 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Nov 30 (IANS) The UN Security Council Tuesday condemned the attack on the British embassy in Tehran and called on the Iranian authorities to protect the diplomatic staff ... Read more...
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Six British embassy staff taken hostage in Iran
November 29th, 2011 - 10:45 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Nov 29 (IANS) Six British embassy personnel in Iran were taken hostage Tuesday when student protesters broke into the British Council and the British embassy here.
A large number of ... Read more...
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Iran says that it has placed 150,000 missiles towards Israel
November 28th, 2011 - 7:50 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Tehran, Nov 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Iran has warned Israel against a reported pre-emptive strike saying Tehran has 150,000 missiles pointed at the Jewish state. With Iran allegedly close to manufacturing a nuclear ... Read more...
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Iran passes bill to reduce ties with Britain
November 27th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Tehran, Nov 27 (IANS) The Iranian Majlis passed a bill Sunday to downgrade the country's diplomatic ties with Britain, a media report said.The bill requires the foreign ministry to reduce ... Read more...
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Israel reiterates call for sanctions on Iran
November 25th, 2011 - 9:21 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Nov 25 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his call on the international community to step up sanctions against Iran over the potential threats its nuclear ... Read more...
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Britain cuts off financial ties with Iranian banks
November 22nd, 2011 - 10:14 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 22 (IANS) Britain has severed all links with Iranian banks as part of the country's new financial sanctions against Tehran.Starting Monday, all of Britain's credit and financial institutions ... Read more...
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France proposes new sanctions against Iran
November 22nd, 2011 - 6:43 am ICT by IANS
Paris, Nov 22 (IANS) France has called on its western partners and the European Union to jointly impose new sanctions against Iran to force it to negotiate on its nuclear ... Read more...
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US to unveil new sanctions on Iran
November 22nd, 2011 - 1:24 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 21 (IANS) The US will outline new sanctions on Iran to increase pressure over its nuclear programme, the State Department said Monday.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury ... Read more...
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