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...on immigration, talking about "self-deportation" as a method of enforcement, talking about God-knows-what when it comes to Iran, pushing tax cuts for the wealthy, less regulation--basically a return to Dubya: that era of Republican rule that nobody, including...

...of producing the most expensive barrel on the market. Today's world oil prices of about $111 a barrel are boosted by tensions from Iran's nuclear program, as well as emerging-market oil demand that will exceed that of developed nations for the first time this...

...to protect. That is why two other developments this week bear wider significance. Claims disseminated in the Western media that Iran has been using a blast chamber to test nuclear explosions are aimed at elevating again the rogue spectre of Iran and criminalizing...

...emphasises Assad's status as a member of the Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shi'a Islam. Shi'ism is the dominant sect of his ally Iran whose influence the Sunni-led Gulf Arab states seek to check. In the same interview, Assad said Western sanctions were affecting...

...leadership aide told Reuters. The politically popular sanctions are focused on foreign banks that handle transactions for Iran's national oil and tanker companies, and include measures to close loopholes in existing sanctions. Iran has insisted its nuclear...

...by an expert panel monitoring U.N. sanctions on Iran concluded that Syria continues to be the main destination of illicit Iranian weapons.More >> A Security Council diplomat says a report by an expert panel monitoring U.N. sanctions on Iran concluded that...

...In New York, Kochavi briefed several ambassadors from U.N. Security Council member states. These discussions also dealt with Iran, but primarily focused on the situation in Syria and Lebanon. A week before the Baghdad talks, the U.N. atomic agency and Iran...

...man, Perot is well known for organizing and financing the rescue of two of his EDS company executives who were imprisoned by Iran in 1979. Yet on Monday night it was his selfless devotion to seriously wounded veterans and their families that took center stage....

...is a film school student who, ahead of his Syria trip, ducked his father's disapproval by claiming he was headed to Italy. Iran's tough nuclear stance masks struggles at top The negotiating stance from Iranian officials never varies: The Islamic Republic will...

...of millions in claims every year. A Security Council diplomat says a report by an expert panel monitoring U.N. sanctions on Iran concluded that Syria continues to be the main destination of illicit Iranian weapons. A Security Council diplomat says a report...