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Syria
US Moves to Shut Embassy in Syria
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China
Major powers divided on approach to Iran
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Iran
Japan said it would continue to cut imports of Iranian oil. The major powers said they were open to renewed talks with Iran. After Iranian warnings, a US aircraft carrier sailed into waters off Iran. The UK banned Iranian state TV from British airwaves.
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Iran
Russia said a military assault on Iran could cause a “chain reaction” that would destabilize the world. The US said it was ready for any contingency and that Iran was helping Syria export oil and evade sanctions. The EU is expected to agree on an oil embargo against Iran and a freeze on the assets of its central bank on Monday.
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Iran
New Bid to Stifle Iran Aid to Syria
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Leaders of German al Qaeda cell living in Iran
Leaders of an al Qaeda cell that plotted a Mumbai-style attack in Europe in 2010 and fought alongside the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan are living in Iran.
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Iran
As Powers Maneuver, Israel Says No Decision Yet to Attack Iran
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Iran
US officials urged South Korea to reduce oil imports from Iran. The UN’s nuclear monitoring agency plans to send a delegation to Iran by the end of January.
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Iran
Europe is expected to agree to ban the import of Iranian oil by the end of the month. Saudi Arabia said it could make up for the loss of Iranian oil exports. Iran warned Gulf Arab states they would suffer consequences if they raised oil production to replace Iranian oil.
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China
Iran oil sanctions divide Asia’s four largest economies
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Iran
Iran warned oil-producing Gulf states not to boost production if Iran’s crude exports are affected by Western sanctions. State television said it had evidence the US was behind the killing of the recently slain Iranian nuclear scientist. The US warned Israel not to attack Iran.
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Iran
US Warns Israel Against Iran Strike
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Hezbollah
Thai police say Bangkok bomb plot called off
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Hezbollah
Thailand beefs up security after warning of attack
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Iran
US boosts its military presence in Persian Gulf
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Iran
The US said Iran would cross a “red line” if it tried to close the Strait of Hormuz. Russia said military intervention in Iran would be a threat to Russia’s own security. Iran said it would discuss allegations it was involved in nuclear weapons work.
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Iran
Iran called for revenge for the killing of one of its nuclear scientists. Japan agreed to reduce its imports of Iranian oil. The US imposed sanctions on China’s Zhuhai Zhenrong Corp, Iran’s largest supplier of refined petroleum products.
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Hezbollah
Israeli intelligence chief: ‘Iran, Hezbollah providing weaponry to Assad’
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Iran
An assassin killed a Iranian scientist involved in its nuclear program. Iran accused the US and Israel; the US denied responsibility. This was the latest in a series of attacks on Iranian nuclear scientists and facilities.
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United States
Study Ranks Countries on Nuclear Security
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Europe
Hiding in Iran, Raising Suspicions in Europe
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Afghanistan
Talking to the Enemy: How German Diplomats Opened Channel to Taliban
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Iran
The US has said Iran’s uranium enrichment at an underground bunker was a “further escalation.” Russia expressed regret and concern. Europe and Japan moved forward with plans to cut Iranian oil imports.
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Iran
Pentagon Tries to Counter Low-Cost but Potent Weapons
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Iran
The IAEA confirmed Iran has started uranium enrichment in an underground bunker. Iran imposed a death sentence on an American man accused of spying. China rejected sanctions on Iranian oil, but it cut Iranian oil purchases anyway.
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Iran
Iran Trumpets Nuclear Ability at Second Location
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Iran
President Ahmadinejad will visit Latin America in an attempt to gain local support. The US expelled the Venezuelan consul general over links to an Iranian cyberattack plot. Iran’s Bushehr nuclear reactor will reach full capacity within weeks.
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IAEA
Iran Will Soon Move Uranium Work Underground, Official Says
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Afghanistan
Terror on Trial | William Shawcross on Legal Proceedings Against Extremists
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Iran
The UK threatened military action if Iran attempted to close the Gulf of Hormuz. Western nations prepared contingency plans in case Iranian oil supplies are cut off. Iran prepared to move uranium enrichment into underground bunkers. Iran mounted a crackdown on internet cafes.
