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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsbrief.eu/NewsBrief/alertedition/all/Iran.htmlenWed, 10 Feb 2010 02:41:50 CEThttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ibd/20100209/bs_ibd_ibd/20100209top10Investor's Business Daily - 1 European gov'ts have tentatively agreed to aid heavily indebted Greece, a top German coalition source said. It would be the 1st rescue of a euro zone member in the currency's 11-year history. The actual aid has not been set, though a loan package seems likely. Greece is expected to dominate EU summit talks Thu.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:37:00 +0100news-yahoo-40aeb67051187e1d63baac057b7ef5f1news-yahooen37.944 23.6529MarketIranhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20100210/wl_mcclatchy/3422683McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON At first blush, it seems like a godsend for U.S. foreign policy: a tenacious Iranian opposition, democratic in name at least, is challenging a regime that has caused the United States no end of headaches over the last 30 years.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:37:00 +0100news-yahoo-8acf7c806d458346043793fa43549ca0news-yahooen38.9051 -77.0162SocietyIranNuclearhttp://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=168262The United States is developing a "significant regime of sanctions" after Iran apparently spurned an offer to negotiate over its suspect nuclear program, US President Barack Obama said Tuesday. In his most extensive remarks on Iran in some time, Obama said Iran appears to have spurned his offer of engagement.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:36:00 +0100jpost-f0033575b77fa73f92185cd4db685e03jposten35.7745 51.4477SecurityCouncilIranNuclearhttp://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=168078Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday urged the US to give its “undivided attention” to set the tone for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, warning that if the two-state solution became unviable, the Middle East would be doomed to many decades of instability.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:36:00 +0100jpost-016f37d922d3fc3dad1c641cd354d5a2jposten31.9494 35.9329IranPeaceProcesshttp://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=168217Elie Wiesel tells Army Radio of petition against Iran regime, battle against Goldstone report.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:36:00 +0100jpost-666762580414b44560f5228f71aae053jposten35.7745 51.4477IranSecurityhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7021168.ece“It’s not just amazing that he survived the amazing fact is that they found him,” said Dushyantha Jayaweera, of the University of Miami field hospital in Port-au-Prince, where Mr Muncie was being treated yesterday. “You never say never in medicine. I think it tells us about people not giving up on their loved ones they kept looking and kept hoping.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:34:00 +0100antiguanews-1856cad0c9e03de7f65524079cf41d1dantiguanewsen18.54299 -72.343102NaturalDisastersIranhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/02/201029225956412321.htmlObama says six powers moving "fairly quickly" against Iran for latest uranium enrichment.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:32:00 +0100aljazeera-en-3e4eed480735613f475a6e9a599368e2aljazeera-enen35.7745 51.4477SecuritySecurityCouncilIranNuclearhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/world/asia/10pstan.htmlThe offer, aimed at preserving Pakistan’s influence once U.S. forces leave Afghanistan, is a departure from Pakistan’s previous reluctance to approach the Taliban.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:24:00 +0100nytimes-b35768364add997b3fa901c14400bda6nytimesen33.718151 73.060547Iranhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/DPgOYMqrkuY/index.htmlIn what appears to be an attempt to call Iran's bluff on its nuclear program, the United States is poised to offer Tehran a way to obtain medical isotopes that Iran says it desperately needs to treat cancer patients, according to the State Department.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:20:00 +0100cnn-1a83e6bffad8cfccb8990a4e45e5d9e5cnnen35.7745 51.4477IranNuclearhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704182004575054592759454422.html?mod=fox_australianIran announced it has begun enriching uranium at levels closer to weapons grade, sparking new calls for sanctions by Western officials.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:17:00 +0100wsj-8540f5e4dc953ba8c4a262285af32813wsjen35.7745 51.4477SecurityCouncilIranNuclearhttp://www.azernews.az/site/shownews.php?news_id=1800309-02-2010 23:33:26 An Iranian TV channel has aired a report about the Israel-Palestine conflict which tarnishes Azerbaijan by displaying footage that infers a link between the atrocities of war and Azerbaijan. The Seher TV channel`s Compass program outrageously displayed Azerbaijan`s map along with....Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:13:00 +0100azernews-6bacda200af868d78b8081ee480433efazernewsen40.324299 49.816238IranSecurityhttp://www.azernews.az/site/shownews.php?news_id=1800709-02-2010 23:41:36 Iran is seeking to increase gas imports from Azerbaijan and is in talks with Baku on the proposed increase, Iranian Ambassador Mahammad Bagir Bahrami has said. Bahrami told the Baku-based ANS TV channel that Tehran was interested in importing an additional 5 billion cubic meters....Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:13:00 +0100azernews-abc4f021a0512bacf5e877350daafec9azernewsen35.7745 51.4477IranEnergyhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article7020878.eceSupporters of the Iranian regime tried to attack the Italian Embassy and staged demonstrations outside other European missions in Tehran yesterday in apparent protest at Europe’s stance towards the Islamic Republic and its nuclear programme.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:06:00 +0100thetimes-59d99e7c89d82cc4754aba0ad6886d05thetimesen35.6679788303523 51.4740709386001Iranhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/world/asia/10pstan.html?partner=rss&emc=rssThe offer, aimed at preserving Pakistan’s influence once U.S. forces leave Afghanistan, is a departure from Pakistan’s previous reluctance to approach the Taliban.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:05:00 +0100IHT-b35768364add997b3fa901c14400bda6IHTen33.718151 73.060547Iranhttp://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/02/robert-gibbs-mocks-sarah-palin-from-white-house-podiumwhen-imitation-isnt-flattery.htmlIn case anyone is wondering, I am not a democrat or a republican. Both words are synonymous with liars. I dislike it when Bush was blamed for everything and accused of doing nothing worthwhile. I dislike it now when the other side is doing the same thing to Obama. Both sides need to take their blinders off and deal with reality.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:05:00 +0100ABCnews-6c092b2c9d47803dc84e6f36fbd5d760ABCnewsenIranConflicthttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article7020878.eceSupporters of the Iranian regime tried to attack the Italian Embassy and staged demonstrations outside other European missions in Tehran yesterday in apparent protest at Europe’s stance towards the Islamic Republic and its nuclear programme.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:59:00 +0100sundaytimes-59d99e7c89d82cc4754aba0ad6886d05sundaytimesen35.6679788303523 51.4740709386001Iranhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2010/0210/1224264111855.htmlTHE US said yesterday it would press for the United Nations to agree new sanctions against Iran within “weeks”, arguing that its latest moves to advance its nuclear programme had alienated key Security Council members.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:58:00 +0100irishtimes-59dfb5f8f6646b6ce1d2f69449b4afaeirishtimesen35.7745 51.4477SecurityCouncilTREN-SecurityIranNuclearhttp://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MTAzOTAxNzMyMw==Published Date: February 10, 2010 TEHRAN: Iran will mark the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution with nationwide marches on Thursday, as the anti-government opposition looks set to hijack yet another state-sponsored event to protest. Celebrations of February 11, the day the US-backed Shah....Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:57:00 +0100kuwaittimes-3db1c3937dbd4569b32f932236170ddckuwaittimesen35.7745 51.4477Iranhttp://thescotsman.scotsman.com/news/Iran-defies-western-calls-and.6057090.jpA DEFIANT Iran began enriching uranium yesterday despite vociferous international condemnation.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:57:00 +0100TheScotsman-8bf3ef22a33bab42014889518d58fefaTheScotsmanen35.7745 51.4477SecurityCouncilIranSecurityNuclearhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704182004575054592759454422.html?mod=fox_australianIran announced it has begun enriching uranium at levels closer to weapons grade, sparking new calls for sanctions by Western officials.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:47:00 +0100wsj-20853ae530d8bbfecd5199736c8177cdwsjen35.7745 51.4477SecurityCouncilIranNuclearhttp://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/World/Story/A1Story20100210-197734.htmlHe would isolate it with a "significant regime of sanctions" if it continued to set its stall on developing nuclear weapons. -AFPWed, 10 Feb 2010 01:42:00 +0100AsiaOne-e1be082506f180223b757f8d690bd619AsiaOneen35.7745 51.4477SecuritySecurityCouncilIranNuclearEnergyhttp://www.lebanonews.net/mainmen.asp?menid=38248 February 2010 Iran has cut links with the British Museum over its failure to lend the Islamic Republic an ancient Persian treasure, according to Iranian media.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:41:00 +0100lebanonews-940b3b382e3843c184e5ee7a4c688879lebanonewsen35.7745 51.4477Iranhttp://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/02/10/2010021000303.htmlGermany's new coalition government is calling for U.S. nuclear missiles to be removed from Europe. A London research organization says Germany's announcement has reopened the global debate about whether nuclear weapons help or hinder global security. U.S.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:39:00 +0100chosun-cc14b0658b65b7f4ac3b403347169e8dchosunenTREN-SecurityIranhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2010/0210/1224264111831.htmlMOSCOW – Russia’s top general has said that US missile defence plans are directed against his country and differences over the issue are holding up an arms treaty with Washington, Russian news agencies have reported.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:28:00 +0100irishtimes-a4ca8e695cd0a6fa5d84ebea4994ddc1irishtimesen55.7388 37.6665IranSecurityhttp://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2010/0210/1224264114359.htmlTHE INCOMING European Commission was overwhelmingly endorsed by MEPs yesterday as European Central Bank chief Jean Claude Trichet cut short a visit to Australia to attend a special economic summit in Brussels.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:28:00 +0100irishtimes-6f6dd7764f739ee0283278aee6a08724irishtimesen-35.3499 149.042PeterPowerLeonorRibeiroDaSilvaCatherineAshtonMEPCouncilPresidentJoseBarrosoMaireGeogheganQuinnPiaAhrenkildeHansenEUForeignAffairsRepresentativeECBMarketIranEuropeanParliamentECnewshttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-steps-up-nuclear-game-as-revolution-day-looms-1894562.htmlIn the Persian calendar, 22 Bahman has a revered place as the anniversary of the overthrow of the Western-backed monarchy by the world's first Islamic revolution. Tomorrow marks 31 years since that event and in Tehran the preparations are underway. Bunting and flags are strung across the streets,....Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:24:00 +0100independent-96ecb7bd9c23726f7423506f931fa6b5independenten35.7745 51.4477TREN-SecurityIranNuclearhttp://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/17arjo/Article/index_html2010/02/10 IRAN's continued unrest, now extending past the 30th anniversary of the revolution that toppled the Shah, raises the question of whether the Islamic republic is about to fall. As in 1979, millions of Iranians have taken to the streets, this time to protest electoral fraud in the presidential vote last June.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:24:00 +0100nst-baae43862d99f7fe97acc3a192568903nstenIranhttp://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017771337Italy will boycott celebrations marking the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Tehran on Thursday. The boycott is meant to send a message of concern over attacks on the Italian embassy there. The embassy was attacked by dozens of people throwing stones.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:20:00 +0100AHN-6a41c745d4b1c47173dd8dbc42233ab4AHNen35.7745 51.4477Iranhttp://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017771390Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is accusing the United States of trying to destabilize his government after a series of demonstrations rocked the capital of Caracas recently. - (AHN)Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:20:00 +0100AHN-bd9e30f095787d7e7abed83704315bddAHNen38.9051 -77.0162Iranhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/Copper-oil-sugar-top-picks-says-Morgan-Stanley/articleshow/5554282.cmsCopper, oil & sugar top picks: Morgan StanleyThe three set to gain on increasing emerging-mkt demand and supply constraints as global economy recovers, according to Morgan Stanley. Check out top gainers, losersWed, 10 Feb 2010 01:08:00 +0100economictimes-6847ea7fa00219f05d6cec523cd27c3feconomictimesenAgriculturalProdOliveHortEconomicForecastingEUFinancialCrisisIranEnergyhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_mostpopular/~3/J95OkC_1KSo/index.htmlAn Iranian court has sentenced one person to death and eight others to prison for their parts in anti-government demonstrations in December, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Tuesday.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:05:00 +0100cnn-9eb49bb466f90144826bb61b1e3dcdb3cnnen35.7745 51.4477Iranhttp://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=the-willing-mediator-andor-the-trojan-horse-2010-02-09Regardless of the international problem, Turkey has demonstrated an increasing tendency for mediation – whether or not such efforts are useful.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:58:00 +0100TurkishDailyNews-bedcf9eb73315c4d4e55e54870b21af4TurkishDailyNewsen39.9293 32.8533ConflictSecurityCouncilIranhttp://www.financialexpress.com/news/Cant-wait-indefinitely-for-India-on-gas-pipeline-Iran/577755/Iran on Tuesday said it could not wait "indefinitely" for India to decide on the Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project while negotiations with Pakistan had gone ahead to the "stages of implementation."Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:50:00 +0100expressindia-0d32102a357909eecb0323ae77c30353expressindiaen35.7745 51.4477IranEnergyhttp://en.trend.az/regions/world/usa/1635988.htmlThe push for another round of international sanctions against Iran over its nuclear activities is moving "fairly quickly" and could be ready in the coming weeks, US President Barack Obama said Tuesday. "What we are going to be working on ...Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:50:00 +0100trendnews-az-a22bf3167f5e04c2d3f39c3aae0322eftrendnews-azen35.7745 51.4477SecurityCouncilIranNuclear