Iran and friends
jan 11
TEHRAN, Iran -- Two assailants on a motorcycle attached a magnetic bomb to the car of an Iranian university professor working at a key nuclear facility, killing him and his driver Wednesday, reports said. Huffington Post Full Feed
Iran nuclear scientist killed in Tehran motorbike bomb attack Guardian World
North Korea is worse, then Pakistan and Iran ( which has about 7 kg of spent HEU fuel stored at the Tehran Research Reactor ). Guardian World
They are both resolute on Iran and, frankly, voters don’t care if Santorum was on the Senate Armed Services Committee years ago. Washington Post Opinions
jan 11
TEHRAN, Iran -- Two assailants on a motorcycle attached a magnetic bomb to the car of an Iranian university professor working at a key nuclear facility, killing him and his driver Wednesday, reports said. Huffington Post Full Feed
Footage from local TV shows the scene in Tehran where an Iranian professor working at a nuclear facility was killed Link to this video Guardian World
Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, the American sentenced to death by the Iranian government, is linked to a small New York company specializing in video games that recreate real-life conflicts in the Middle East and beyond. Fox News SciTech
Because the Treasury Department enforces American sanction laws, Mr. Geithner spent time explaining the new legislation, which would generally deny access to the U.S. financial system to foreign financial institutions that do business with the Because the Treasury Department enforces American sanction laws, Mr. Geithner spent time explaining the new legislation, which would generally deny access to the U.S. financial system to foreign financial institutions that do business with the Iranian central bank. NYTimes Business
The last time the group moved the hands closer to midnight was in 2007, by two minutes due to a North Korean nuclear weapon test, Iranian nuclear ambitions and a renewed U.S. emphasis at the time of the military utility of nuclear weapons. Toronto Sun News
Iranian authorities give conflicting versions about his involvement or otherwise in the country 's nuclear programme. Guardian World
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is welcomed by the Venezuelan vice-president in Caracas. Guardian World
As another Iranian nuclear scientist is assassinated, the mystery thickens as to whether the Mossad, US or the UK are involved Guardian World
Two assailants on a motorcycle attached a magnetic bomb to the car of an Iranian university professor working at a key nuclear facility, killing him and another person Wednesday, state TV reported. Seattle Times full feed
On January 12, 2010, Iranian university professor and nuclear scientist Massoud Ali Mohammadi was killed in a blast when an assailant stuck a bomb under his car. CNN World
The bombing, which Iranian officials said bore all the hallmarks of assassinations of other nuclear scientists in the past years, came as Washington sought to persuade a sceptical China to help efforts to toughen sanctions against Iran. Reuters Most Read
jan 11
"From the international consensus that we can see against Iran, even if (Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) does retaliate, it's not very likely that the pressure – sanctions and isolation – would ease," he said. "He's in a tight spot." Huffington Post Full Feed
Because the Treasury Department enforces American sanction laws, Mr. Geithner spent time explaining the new legislation, which would generally deny access to the U.S. financial system to foreign financial institutions that do business with the Iranian central bank. NYTimes Business
Turkey has imposed trade sanctions on Syria and is allowing its opposition groups to meet on its territory. Huffington Post Full Feed
His visit comes after the Islamic Republic fanned tensions with western powers by threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world 's most important oil shipping lane, in response to possible new sanctions over its nuclear plans. Reuters International
Infrastructure remains dilapidated after years of war and economic sanctions, and investment is needed to reform banking, build houses and roads and fix a chronic electricity shortage. Reuters International
Both have used vetoes to stop sanctions from being imposed on their ally. Guardian World
The NGO is not advocating the removal of all US sanctions until key human rights benchmarks are met, but the clawback of specific measures that block technical assistance to key ministries, particularly health and social welfare. Guardian World
Since December, Iran has held or announced a series of war games that included threats to close the Gulf 's vital Strait of Hormuz - the passageway for about one-sixth of the world 's oil - in retaliation for stronger U.S.-led sanctions. Seattle Times full feed
His talks highlighted the Asian nation's need for stable supplies of oil, in particular if Iran follows through on threats to choke off the strait through which a sixth of the world's crude flows in retaliation for U.S. sanctions targeting its central bank. Seattle Times full feed
Because Hungary does not use the euro, the EU does not have the power to impose financial sanctions on the country. AP World
The bombing, which Iranian officials said bore all the hallmarks of assassinations of other nuclear scientists in the past years, came as Washington sought to persuade a sceptical China to help efforts to toughen sanctions against Iran. Reuters Most Read
jan 11
Tehran has accused Israel 's Mossad, the CIA and Britain 's spy agency of engaging in an underground " terrorism " campaign against nuclear-related targets, including at least three slayings since early 2010 and the release of a malicious computer virus known at Stuxnet in 2010 that temporarily disrupted controls of some centrifuges – a key component in nuclear fuel production. Huffington Post Full Feed
Iranian state agencies described Wednesday's attack as a terrorist operation, and a senior official blamed Israel for it. Guardian World
India, China and Israel ranked among the world's worst for nuclear security Guardian World
A Hamas official in Gaza says the militant group has sentenced a local Palestinian to death for collaborating with Israel. Seattle Times full feed
Such leaks are considered a crime in Israel. Seattle Times full feed
MANAGUA ( Reuters ) - Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega on Tuesday urged Israel to destroy its nuclear weapons to foster peace in the Middle East as he hosted Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who is touring Latin America. Reuters International
JERUSALEM ( Reuters ) - Israel's parliament gave initial approval on Wednesday to laws to curb public use of Nazi symbols after ultra-Orthodox protesters caused outrage by calling police Nazis and wearing concentration camp garb. Reuters International
" Description de l'Egypte " was destroyed, along with many other rare manuscripts, including historical maps used to delineate Egypt 's border and an original map that played an important role in Israel 's withdrawal from Taba in 1989. NPR Opinion
The Jewish Daily Forward has word of an official inquiry by Yad Vashem, Israel's centre for Holocaust research and commemoration. Guardian World
Now, the myth-makers demonstrate that the evil Chavez is allying himself with the power in the Middle East that is pressing on with nuclear experiments that the west has decided only Israel is allowed to undertake. Guardian World
jan 11
Mr Ford said calling the player to tell him he was sacked had been the toughest thing he had ever done in football but he felt that the Southern-Premier League club had made the right decision. BBC Tech
Not only would they have to convince voters that they are still worth voting for, but they would have to beg them for money to stay afloat. And that’s tough. Washington Post Politics
Those are really tough but I’m lucky enough to have a close group of widow friends and really help to support each other in getting through some of our harder times. Fox News Top Headlines
" He singled out her ability to crack up on command at a very unfunny joke, saying, " It 's tough to come up with a convincing laugh, and she did that almost every time. Huffington Post Full Feed
FLEURUS, Belgium -- When Eric Pierart takes in the chaotic wiggling of thousands of hens caged in his renovated barn, he 's reminded of how tough it is for Europe to unite on anything. Huffington Post Full Feed
Like the Greek politicians raising the spectre of state bankruptcy, Monti is trying to strengthen his own hand in tough negotiations. Guardian World
"But still, it's two matches away and the next one is really tough. Seattle Times full feed
Sen. Nelson is therefore in a tougher spot than Obama. Miami Herald Top Stories
As a result, they urged the public and private sectors to work together to prevent a vicious cycle, whereby tough times feed disillusion and jeopardize the social contract between states and citizens. Seattle Times full feed
Budget chief Jack Lew 's promotion to chief of staff leaves the president with tough choices when it comes to getting a new budget director confirmed. CNN Business
States good for us and states that are tougher. CNN Politics
Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is seeking bankruptcy protection, blaming its pension and medical benefits obligations, increased competition and tough economic conditions. AP Top Headlines
