Russia urges resumption of nuclear talks with Iran
A senior Russian diplomat is urging convening of new talks over Iran's nuclear program to break a months-long standoff.Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium can be part of the talks between Iran and six world powers. The West opposes that.
Obama: 'Still time' to resolve Iran nuke dispute
President Barack Obama says there is still time for the United States and Iran to resolve an impasse over Iran's nuclear program.Obama said at a news conference Wednesday that there should be a way for Iran to enjoy "peaceful nuclear power" while still meeting international obligations and providing assurances that they are not developing nuclear weapons.
Iran detains seven people over blogger's death
Iranian authorities have arrested seven people suspected of involvement in the death of a blogger in police custody, a lawmaker said on Wednesday.In a case that sparked international outrage, 35-year-old Sattar Beheshti who wrote a blog critical of the government was arrested on October 30 after receiving death threats and died some days later, having complained of being tortured.
Iran condemns Israel's Gaza strikes as "terrorism"
Irancondemned on Thursday as "organized terrorism" an offensive byIsraelagainst Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip."Iran considers the criminal act of Israeli military forces in killing civilians as organized terrorism and strongly condemns it," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said.
