Middle East
Iranian leader tells nuclear chief to step up enrichment
Televised request by Ahmadinejad raises fresh fears over Tehran's uranium intentions
Inside Middle East
Tehran cuts ties with British Museum over Persian treasure
Monday, 8 February 2010
Iran has cut all its ties with the British Museum over its decision to delay the loan of a 2,500-year-old Persian treasure, the Cyrus Cylinder, in the latest sign of worsening relations between Tehran and London.
For sale: Gaza zoo where the zebras were not all they seemed
Monday, 8 February 2010
Israeli blockade leaves animals starving and owners with no choice but to sell up
Ahmadinejad orders higher enrichment of uranium
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Enriched uranium is the international community's core concern over Iran's nuclear programme.
US plays down chances of atomic deal with Iran
Saturday, 6 February 2010
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today he saw no sign a deal was close between Iran and Western powers on exchanging some of its low-enriched uranium for higher-grade fuel it can use in a reactor producing medical isotopes.
Iran says starts production of two new missiles
Saturday, 6 February 2010
Iran officially started production of two new missiles today, state radio said.
Lawyers call for inquiry into Iraq abuse claims
Friday, 5 February 2010
An attempt to secure a wide-ranging public inquiry into how UK forces treated detainees during the Iraq war will be launched today.
Iraq overturns ban on election candidates 'linked to Saddam'
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Court's compromise eases sectarian tension by allowing hundreds of Sunnis to run for office
Israeli commander: 'We rewrote rules of war for Gaza'
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Donald Macintyre: Revelations will pile pressure on Netanyahu
Iran 'will comply over uranium processing'
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
David Usborne: Tehran accuses US of stirring up Iran-phobia - then Ahmadinejad signals compromise
Bomb hits pilgrims near holy city in Iraq
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
A bomb planted on a parked motorcycle ripped through a crowd of Shia pilgrims today, killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 100 just days after authorities promised tighter security to combat a string of attacks on the huge religious procession, officials said.
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