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#22901

World Daily News / News Today - Eastern Partnership representatives consider transport legislation in Georgia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:28 AM

Eastern Partnership representatives consider transport legislation in Georgia

The process of harmonising Georgian transport legislation with European legislations is going according to plan, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili said on Wednesday.

Source: Eastern Partnership representatives consider transport legislation in Georgia

#22902

World Daily News / News Today - Armenia cannot use Baku -Tbilisi-Kars without Azerbaijan?s permission

February 14, 2013, 07:38:28 AM

Armenia cannot use Baku -Tbilisi-Kars without Azerbaijan?s permission

Armenia cannot use the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway without permission of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Transport Minister Ziya Mammadov said at a press conference in Tbilisi.

Source: Armenia cannot use Baku -Tbilisi-Kars without Azerbaijan?s permission

#22903

World Daily News / News Today - Youth of European People?s Party calls on EU member states about Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

February 14, 2013, 07:38:28 AM

Youth of European People?s Party calls on EU member states about Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

A resolution on European energy security was adopted during the meeting of the Council of YEPP in Tirana, Albania on February 9, 2013. Azerbaijan?s role in this field was underlined in the document and it condemned Armenia?s occupation of Azerbaijani territories, European Azerbaijan Society told Trend on Wednesday.

Source: Youth of European People?s Party calls on EU member states about Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

#22904

World Daily News / News Today - U.S., Georgia?s defence ministers discuss new functions of Georgian contingent in Afghanistan

February 14, 2013, 07:38:28 AM

U.S., Georgia?s defence ministers discuss new functions of Georgian contingent in Afghanistan

United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and his Georgian counterpart Irakli Alasania discussed new functions of the Georgian military contingent in Afghanistan during a telephone conversation, Georgian Defense Ministry said.

Source: U.S., Georgia?s defence ministers discuss new functions of Georgian contingent in Afghanistan

#22905

World Daily News / News Today - Tbilisi to discuss progress on Baku-Tbilisi-Kars construction

February 14, 2013, 07:38:28 AM

Tbilisi to discuss progress on Baku-Tbilisi-Kars construction

A meeting of the Georgian-Azerbaijani Coordinating Council for the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway will take place on Feb. 13 in Tbilisi and will be attended by the Minister of Transport of Azerbaijan Ziya Mammadov, head of the economic department of Georgia Irakli Kvirikashvili, the Ministry of Economy of Georgia told Trend on Tuesday.

Source: Tbilisi to discuss progress on Baku-Tbilisi-Kars construction

#22906

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian President calls on all political forces to unite around idea of rapprochement with EU

February 14, 2013, 07:38:28 AM

Georgian President calls on all political forces to unite around idea of rapprochement with EU

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili called on all political forces in Georgia to find common ground and not to miss the historic chance of rapprochement with the EU.

Source: Georgian President calls on all political forces to unite around idea of rapprochement with EU

#22907

World Daily News / News Today - EU Commissioner: Georgia an example of reforms and actions in line with EU

February 14, 2013, 07:38:27 AM

EU Commissioner: Georgia an example of reforms and actions in line with EU

Georgia is an example of reforms and concerted actions with the EU, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Fule said at a press conference in Tbilisi on Tuesday.

Source: EU Commissioner: Georgia an example of reforms and actions in line with EU

#22908

World Daily News / News Today - Former Georgian Prime Minister once again summoned for questioning to prosecutor's office

February 14, 2013, 07:38:27 AM

Former Georgian Prime Minister once again summoned for questioning to prosecutor's office

Former Prime Minister Vano Merabishvili and former Minister of Health, Labour and Social Security, currently the governor of Kakheti region, Zurab Chiaberashvili were summoned to the prosecutor.

Source: Former Georgian Prime Minister once again summoned for questioning to prosecutor's office

#22909

World Daily News / News Today - Armenian presidential candidate gives reason for overturning election postponement

February 14, 2013, 07:38:27 AM

Armenian presidential candidate gives reason for overturning election postponement

The presidential candidate of Armenia Paruyr Hayrikyan has explained his decision to withdraw an application for postponement of the presidential election from the Constitutional Court on principles of democracy, Mediamax wrote.

Source: Armenian presidential candidate gives reason for overturning election postponement

#22910

World Daily News / News Today - EU for dialogue between Georgia and Russia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:27 AM

EU for dialogue between Georgia and Russia

Source: EU for dialogue between Georgia and Russia

#22911

World Daily News / News Today - U.S. president may make statement in connection with Khojaly genocide

February 14, 2013, 07:38:27 AM

U.S. president may make statement in connection with Khojaly genocide

The collection of signatures under a petition posted on the official website of the White House for recognition of the Khojaly genocide was prematurely completed.

Source: U.S. president may make statement in connection with Khojaly genocide

#22912

World Daily News / News Today - Miners strike in Georgia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:27 AM

Miners strike in Georgia

Miners have announced an all-out strike in the city of Chiatura, in the Imereti region, western Georgia.

Source: Miners strike in Georgia

#22913

World Daily News / News Today - French MP: Opening of Khojaly Airport is provocative

February 14, 2013, 07:38:27 AM

French MP: Opening of Khojaly Airport is provocative

The issue of opening Khojaly Airport is a provocation by the Armenian government, French parliament member Nathalie Goulet said in an interview with Cihan news agency.

Source: French MP: Opening of Khojaly Airport is provocative

#22914

World Daily News / News Today - Petition on Khojaly genocide has over 90 percent of required signatures

February 14, 2013, 07:38:26 AM

Petition on Khojaly genocide has over 90 percent of required signatures

The process of collecting signatures for a petition posted on the White House's official website is being successfully conducted to recognise the Khojaly genocide. The number of signatures as of 10:15 am on Feb.12 was 90,334 of the required 100,000.

Source: Petition on Khojaly genocide has over 90 percent of required signatures

#22915

World Daily News / News Today - Tbilisi to host meeting within "Eastern Partnership"

February 14, 2013, 07:38:26 AM

Tbilisi to host meeting within "Eastern Partnership"

Tbilisi will host the second meeting of informal dialogue "Eastern Partnership" on Feb.12-13.

Source: Tbilisi to host meeting within "Eastern Partnership"

#22916

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian Foreign Minister met with her Belarusian counterpart

February 14, 2013, 07:38:26 AM

Georgian Foreign Minister met with her Belarusian counterpart

Georgian Foreign Minister Maya Panjikidze met Foreign Minister of Belarus Vladimir Makey, who arrived in Tbilisi on Monday.

Source: Georgian Foreign Minister met with her Belarusian counterpart

#22917

World Daily News / News Today - Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Armenia discuss bilateral relations

February 14, 2013, 07:38:26 AM

Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Armenia discuss bilateral relations

Georgian Foreign Minister Maya Panjikidze met with Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who arrived in Tbilisi on February 11.

Source: Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Armenia discuss bilateral relations

#22918

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian Finance Minister discusses increasing investments with businessmen

February 14, 2013, 07:38:26 AM

Georgian Finance Minister discusses increasing investments with businessmen

Georgian Finance Minister Nodar Khaduri has met with representatives of small, medium and large businesses on Monday.

Source: Georgian Finance Minister discusses increasing investments with businessmen

#22919

World Daily News / News Today - Activities of Georgian-Ukrainian Business Council discussed in Tbilisi

February 14, 2013, 07:38:26 AM

Activities of Georgian-Ukrainian Business Council discussed in Tbilisi

Georgia?s Deputy Foreign Minister David Jalagania received a delegation of the Georgian-Ukrainian Business Council on Monday.

Source: Activities of Georgian-Ukrainian Business Council discussed in Tbilisi

#22920

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian NGOs protest against amendments to Law on Occupied Territories

February 14, 2013, 07:38:26 AM

Georgian NGOs protest against amendments to Law on Occupied Territories

21 non-governmental organizations protested against the possible amendments to the law on "Occupied Territories" in front of the governmental office in Tbilisi on Monday.

Source: Georgian NGOs protest against amendments to Law on Occupied Territories

#22921

World Daily News / News Today - Armenian presidential candidate released from hospital

February 14, 2013, 07:38:25 AM

Armenian presidential candidate released from hospital

The presidential candidate of Armenia Paruyr Hayrikyan has been released from the ?Saint Gregory the Illuminator? medical center, 1in.am reported.

Source: Armenian presidential candidate released from hospital

#22922

World Daily News / News Today - Field exercises start with intelligence units of Russian military base in Armenia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:24 AM

Field exercises start with intelligence units of Russian military base in Armenia

Field exercises have been launched at the Kamhud highland training center with intelligence units from the Russian military base stationed in Armenia, www.news.am reported.

Source: Field exercises start with intelligence units of Russian military base in Armenia

#22923

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian Foreign Minister considers it appropriate to reflect foreign policy in constitution

February 14, 2013, 07:38:24 AM

Georgian Foreign Minister considers it appropriate to reflect foreign policy in constitution

Georgian Foreign Minister Maya Panjikidze considers it acceptable to make changes to the country?s constitution regarding the country's foreign policy. She stated this on Monday after a meeting with a delegation from the Latvian Saeima (parliment).

Source: Georgian Foreign Minister considers it appropriate to reflect foreign policy in constitution

#22924

World Daily News / News Today - Russian inspection of Georgian wineries postponed

February 14, 2013, 07:38:24 AM

Russian inspection of Georgian wineries postponed

The visit of specialists from the Russian Federal Service for the Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare has been postponed. They were to inspect Georgian companies producing wine and mineral water, the service told RIA Novosti on Monday.

Source: Russian inspection of Georgian wineries postponed

#22925

World Daily News / News Today - Speaker accepts proposal of Georgian President regarding dialogue on constitutional amendments draft

February 14, 2013, 07:38:24 AM

Speaker accepts proposal of Georgian President regarding dialogue on constitutional amendments draft

Parliamentary speaker Usupashvili has accepted Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili?s proposal regarding a dialogue on the constitutional changes draft.

Source: Speaker accepts proposal of Georgian President regarding dialogue on constitutional amendments draft

#22926

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian Defense Minister to discuss regional security issues in Azerbaijan and Armenia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:24 AM

Georgian Defense Minister to discuss regional security issues in Azerbaijan and Armenia

The Georgian Defense Minister will discuss regional security issues in Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Source: Georgian Defense Minister to discuss regional security issues in Azerbaijan and Armenia

#22927

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian parliamentary majority proposes factions sign agreement

February 14, 2013, 07:38:24 AM

Georgian parliamentary majority proposes factions sign agreement

The Georgian parliamentary majority has offered a 14-section agreement to factions on Georgia?s foreign policy.

Source: Georgian parliamentary majority proposes factions sign agreement

#22928

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian Interior Ministry may launch coercive measures against Tbilisi mayor

February 14, 2013, 07:38:23 AM

Georgian Interior Ministry may launch coercive measures against Tbilisi mayor

Georgian Interior Ministry issued a statement saying that if Gigi Ugulava doesn?t show up for questioning, he will face coercive measures provided by the law.

Source: Georgian Interior Ministry may launch coercive measures against Tbilisi mayor

#22929

World Daily News / News Today - Azerbaijani ministry: Tbilisi to host meeting on EU Eastern Partnership programme

February 14, 2013, 07:38:23 AM

Azerbaijani ministry: Tbilisi to host meeting on EU Eastern Partnership programme

A second meeting will be held in the format of an informal dialogue on the EU programme ?Eastern Partnership? in Tbilisi on February 12-13, spokesman for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Elman Abdullayev said at a briefing today.

Source: Azerbaijani ministry: Tbilisi to host meeting on EU Eastern Partnership programme

#22930

World Daily News / News Today - British MP: Any move to re-open Khojaly Airport would have negative impact on peace talks

February 14, 2013, 07:38:23 AM

British MP: Any move to re-open Khojaly Airport would have negative impact on peace talks

Any move to re-open Khojaly Airport would undoubtedly have a negative impact on peace talks being held under the aegis of the OSCE Minsk Group, which have reached a critical phase, British MP Mark Field, Member of the Parliamentary Join Committee on Intelligence and Security said commenting on Armenia?s illegal plans for Khojaly airport, European Azerbaijan Society reported.

Source: British MP: Any move to re-open Khojaly Airport would have negative impact on peace talks

#22931

World Daily News / News Today - Azerbaijani Armed Forces conduct large scale exercises on front line

February 14, 2013, 07:38:23 AM

Azerbaijani Armed Forces conduct large scale exercises on front line

The National Army of Azerbaijan is holding its regular large scale exercises on the front line.

Source: Azerbaijani Armed Forces conduct large scale exercises on front line

#22932

World Daily News / News Today - Armenian presidential candidate withdraws application to Constitutional Court

February 14, 2013, 07:38:23 AM

Armenian presidential candidate withdraws application to Constitutional Court

The presidential candidate of Armenia Paruyr Hayrikyan has refused the postponement of presidential elections for two weeks and withdrew his application recently filed to the Constitutional Court, Constitutional Court press secretary Hovhannes Papikyan told Novosti-Armenia.

Source: Armenian presidential candidate withdraws application to Constitutional Court

#22933

World Daily News / News Today - Petition on Khojaly genocide has over 72,000 of required 100,000 signatures

February 14, 2013, 07:38:23 AM

Petition on Khojaly genocide has over 72,000 of required 100,000 signatures

The process of collecting signatures for a petition posted on the White House?s official website is being successfully conducted to recognise the Khojaly genocide. The number of signatures as of 9:00 am on February 11 was 72,784 of the required 100,000.

Source: Petition on Khojaly genocide has over 72,000 of required 100,000 signatures

#22934

World Daily News / News Today - Armenian FM to visit Georgia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:23 AM

Armenian FM to visit Georgia

Armenian Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandian will visit Georgia on Feb.11-13, Armenian Foreign Ministry told News Armenia.

Source: Armenian FM to visit Georgia

#22935

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian President wants to meet PM at presidential palace

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Georgian President wants to meet PM at presidential palace

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili expects Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili for the consultations on the constitutional issues at 20:00 on Monday, Georgian presidential administration said.

Source: Georgian President wants to meet PM at presidential palace

#22936

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian President ready to begin negotiations with Premiere?s team on Monday

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Georgian President ready to begin negotiations with Premiere?s team on Monday

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has proposed to Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili to immediately start a dialogue, according to a statement of the president posted on his official Facebook page on Sunday.

Source: Georgian President ready to begin negotiations with Premiere?s team on Monday

#22937

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian Prime Minister expresses willingness to cooperate with president and his team

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Georgian Prime Minister expresses willingness to cooperate with president and his team

Prime Minister of Georgia Bidzina Ivanishvili "unconditionally" and "unequivocally" condemned violence displayed by the protesters on February 8.

Source: Georgian Prime Minister expresses willingness to cooperate with president and his team

#22938

World Daily News / News Today - Pardons Commission recommends Georgian president to pardon 102 prisoners

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Pardons Commission recommends Georgian president to pardon 102 prisoners

Pardons Commission under the Georgian President gave recommendations 102 convicts. As stated after the meeting of the commission by its chairman Elena Tevdoradze, comission just reviewed over 500 applications from prisoners.

Source: Pardons Commission recommends Georgian president to pardon 102 prisoners

#22939

World Daily News / News Today - Former Georgian IM press-service head will be released on bail

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Former Georgian IM press-service head will be released on bail

Tbilisi city court granted bail to the former head of the press service of the Interior Ministry Guram Donadze, arrested on Saturday night by law enforcement bodies of Georgia. The Court found him bail of 25,000 lari ($ 1 = 1.66 lari).

Source: Former Georgian IM press-service head will be released on bail

#22940

World Daily News / News Today - Armenian FM to visit Georgia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Armenian FM to visit Georgia

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will visit Georgia on February 11-13, "Novosti-Armenia" reported with reference to the press service of the Foreign Ministry of the country.

Source: Armenian FM to visit Georgia

#22941

World Daily News / News Today - Bundestag member: Azerbaijani land occupation is against international law and must be ended immediately

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Bundestag member: Azerbaijani land occupation is against international law and must be ended immediately

Bundestag member Florian Hahn, (CDU/CSU), Member of Defense Committee responded to the European Azerbaijan Society on Armenia?s illegal plans for Khojaly airport.

Source: Bundestag member: Azerbaijani land occupation is against international law and must be ended immediately

#22942

World Daily News / News Today - Electronic voting starts within presidential elections in Armenia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Electronic voting starts within presidential elections in Armenia

Electronic voting has been launched at 08:00 local time on Saturday within Armenian presidential elections for representatives of the Armenian diplomatic missions abroad and their families, RIA Novosti reported.

Source: Electronic voting starts within presidential elections in Armenia

#22943

World Daily News / News Today - Former spokesman for Interior Ministry detained on Turkish-Georgian border

February 14, 2013, 07:38:22 AM

Former spokesman for Interior Ministry detained on Turkish-Georgian border

Former spokesman for the Interior Ministry Guram Donadze has been detained in Georgia. The detainee's lawyer Kakha Shonia told media that his client returned to Georgia last night and was arrested after crossing the Turkish-Georgian border.

Source: Former spokesman for Interior Ministry detained on Turkish-Georgian border

#22944

World Daily News / News Today - Three people detained in connection with events outside National Library

February 14, 2013, 07:38:21 AM

Three people detained in connection with events outside National Library

Georgian Interior Ministry has detained three people in connection with the events that took place outside the National Library in Tbilisi.

Source: Three people detained in connection with events outside National Library

#22945

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian-Ukrainian trade-economic council to be established in Tbilisi

February 14, 2013, 07:38:21 AM

Georgian-Ukrainian trade-economic council to be established in Tbilisi

Georgian and Ukrainian businessmen intend to establish the Georgian-Ukrainian Trade and Economic Council, as well as to sign the act of establishing the council. The businessmen will meet on February 9.

Source: Georgian-Ukrainian trade-economic council to be established in Tbilisi

#22946

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian President shares responsibility for police inaction

February 14, 2013, 07:38:21 AM

Georgian President shares responsibility for police inaction

As head of state, Mikheil Saakashvili shares responsibility for police inaction.

Source: Georgian President shares responsibility for police inaction

#22947

World Daily News / News Today - Mikheil Saakashvili named 4 points for collaboration of government and opposition

February 14, 2013, 07:38:21 AM

Mikheil Saakashvili named 4 points for collaboration of government and opposition

Mikheil Saakashvili said on Friday that he would want to suggest collaboration to parliamentary majority

Source: Mikheil Saakashvili named 4 points for collaboration of government and opposition

#22948

World Daily News / News Today - SOCAR supplies stable volumes of gas to Georgia

February 14, 2013, 07:38:21 AM

SOCAR supplies stable volumes of gas to Georgia

As of Feb.7, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) transported six million cubic meters of gas per day, which is similar to the figure of Jan.8, a source in SOCAR told Trend on Thursday.

Source: SOCAR supplies stable volumes of gas to Georgia

#22949

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian ministers meet with investors involved in hydroelectric power station construction

February 14, 2013, 07:38:21 AM

Georgian ministers meet with investors involved in hydroelectric power station construction

Georgian Energy Minister Kakha Kaladze and Environment Minister Khatuna Gogaladze have met with representatives of the companies-investors engaged in construction of Larsi hydroelectric power station, Kazbegi hydroelectric power station and Darial hydroelectric power station today and listened to the detailed information on the project implementation process.

Source: Georgian ministers meet with investors involved in hydroelectric power station construction

#22950

World Daily News / News Today - Georgian Interior Ministry?s delegation adopts U.S. security practice

February 14, 2013, 07:38:21 AM

Georgian Interior Ministry?s delegation adopts U.S. security practice

A delegation of the Georgian Interior Ministry is on a visit to the U.S, Georgia (Henry County). The topic of the visit is public safety and critical cases.

Source: Georgian Interior Ministry?s delegation adopts U.S. security practice

#22951

Asia | Middle East / International News - Why is Iran turning its uranium reserves into powder?

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

Why is Iran turning its uranium reserves into powder?

Iran has officially confirmed that it turns stocks of 20 percent enriched uranium (UF6) into uranium oxide (UO2) partly to produce fuel.

Source: Why is Iran turning its uranium reserves into powder?

#22952

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran's ex president says people concerned with some officials' public quarrels

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

Iran's ex president says people concerned with some officials' public quarrels

The chairman of Iran's Expediency Council, country's former president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said the differences between some of country's officials in public, cause people's concern.

Source: Iran's ex president says people concerned with some officials' public quarrels

#22953

Asia | Middle East / International News - Samsung Total to stop purchase of crude oil from Iran

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

Samsung Total to stop purchase of crude oil from Iran

Samsung Total Petrochemicals, a joint venture between the French oil and gas group Total and South Korea's Samsung, will stop buying crude oil from Iran, representative of the French company responsible for refining, Patrick Puyang said.

Source: Samsung Total to stop purchase of crude oil from Iran

#22954

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran confirms installation of new centrifuges at Natanz plant

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

Iran confirms installation of new centrifuges at Natanz plant

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Fereydoun Abbasi Davani confirmed that Iran has started installing new generation centrifuges into the Natanz nuclear research plant.

Source: Iran confirms installation of new centrifuges at Natanz plant

#22955

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran says IAEA delegation?s visit to Parchin not planned

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

Iran says IAEA delegation?s visit to Parchin not planned

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Fereydoun Abbasi Davani said today that IAEA delegation will not visit Parchin Military Base.

Source: Iran says IAEA delegation?s visit to Parchin not planned

#22956

Asia | Middle East / International News - Ahmadinejad says he's not involved in Iran-IAEA nuclear talks

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

Ahmadinejad says he's not involved in Iran-IAEA nuclear talks

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said today that he is not involved in Iran conducting negotiations with the IAEA, IRNA reported.

Source: Ahmadinejad says he's not involved in Iran-IAEA nuclear talks

#22957

Asia | Middle East / International News - IEA sees Iran oil sales falling as sanctions bite

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

IEA sees Iran oil sales falling as sanctions bite

Iranian oil output will likely fall further from its lowest in three decades as the West tightens sanctions on the Islamic Republic, depriving Tehran of hard currency revenues, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.

Source: IEA sees Iran oil sales falling as sanctions bite

#22958

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran, IAEA kick off nuclear talks

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

Iran, IAEA kick off nuclear talks

The negotiation between Iran and IAEA delegation started, Iran state TV website IRIB News reported on Feb.13

Source: Iran, IAEA kick off nuclear talks

#22959

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran unofficially exports vaccines against snake and scorpion bites to U.S.

February 14, 2013, 07:35:24 AM

Iran unofficially exports vaccines against snake and scorpion bites to U.S.

Iran unofficially exports vaccines against snake and scorpion bites to the U.S., chairman of the Razi Institute for Serums and Vaccines of Iran, Hadi Famil Gedekchi said, ISNA reported.

Source: Iran unofficially exports vaccines against snake and scorpion bites to U.S.

#22960

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran's impeached minister appointed vice president of public affairs

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

Iran's impeached minister appointed vice president of public affairs

The recently impeached Iran's Labor Minister Abdolreza Sheikholeslami has been appointed vice president of public affairs by a presidential decree.

Source: Iran's impeached minister appointed vice president of public affairs

#22961

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran warns of rising poverty across the globe

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

Iran warns of rising poverty across the globe

A senior Iranian official has warned of rising poverty in the world, saying that the ongoing global financial crisis is taking its toll on the more vulnerable echelons of the people in various countries.

Source: Iran warns of rising poverty across the globe

#22962

Asia | Middle East / International News - First time in Middle East, Iran creates 3D printer

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

First time in Middle East, Iran creates 3D printer

For the first time in Middle East, Iran has managed to create a 3D printer, Mehr reported.

Source: First time in Middle East, Iran creates 3D printer

#22963

Asia | Middle East / International News - Larijani: Iran strongly against nuclear weapons production

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

Larijani: Iran strongly against nuclear weapons production

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said the Islamic Republic is strongly against the development of nuclear weapons, Press TV reported.

Source: Larijani: Iran strongly against nuclear weapons production

#22964

Asia | Middle East / International News - Salehi: Iran, Russia cooperation can solve Syria problem peacefully

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

Salehi: Iran, Russia cooperation can solve Syria problem peacefully

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said cooperation of Russia, China, and Iran can help solve Syria problem peacefully and by the Syrian sides

Source: Salehi: Iran, Russia cooperation can solve Syria problem peacefully

#22965

Asia | Middle East / International News - IAEA team arrives in Tehran to resolve differences

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

IAEA team arrives in Tehran to resolve differences

A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headed by chief inspector Herman Nackaerts arrived in Tehran Wednesday in another effort to resolve differences over Iran?s nuclear projects

Source: IAEA team arrives in Tehran to resolve differences

#22966

Asia | Middle East / International News - Small Russian banks help Iran's oil exports: minister

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

Small Russian banks help Iran's oil exports: minister

Small Russian banks are participating in schemes to finance Iranian oil exports, which are the target of U.S. and European sanctions against Tehran, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday

Source: Small Russian banks help Iran's oil exports: minister

#22967

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran hopes to build 2nd unit of Bushehr NPP with Russia soon

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

Iran hopes to build 2nd unit of Bushehr NPP with Russia soon

Iran hopes for the possibility of beginning the construction of the second power unit of the Bushehr nuclear power plant together with Russia in the near future, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi stated on Tuesday

Source: Iran hopes to build 2nd unit of Bushehr NPP with Russia soon

#22968

Asia | Middle East / International News - Iranian Ambassador denies any agreements between Armenia and Iran for renting pasture

February 14, 2013, 07:35:23 AM

Iranian Ambassador denies any agreements between Armenia and Iran for renting pasture

Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Reis denies the existence of any agreements between Armenia and Iran for renting pastures in the Syunik region, Arka news agency reported.

Source: Iranian Ambassador denies any agreements between Armenia and Iran for renting pasture

#22969

Asia | Middle East / International News - Ministry: Tehran hopes to start constructing Busher nuclear power station?s second energy block together with Russia

February 14, 2013, 07:35:22 AM

Ministry: Tehran hopes to start constructing Busher nuclear power station?s second energy block together with Russia

Tehran hopes to start constructing the second energy block of "Busher" nuclear power station together with Russia in the nearest future, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said at a press conference on Tuesday, RIA Novosti reported.

Source: Ministry: Tehran hopes to start constructing Busher nuclear power station?s second energy block together with Russia

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Foreign Minister: Iran hopes to cooperate with Russia in space sector

February 14, 2013, 07:35:22 AM

Foreign Minister: Iran hopes to cooperate with Russia in space sector

Iran hopes for cooperation with Russia in the space sector, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said, according to RIA Novosti.

Source: Foreign Minister: Iran hopes to cooperate with Russia in space sector

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Drug smugglers executed in Iran

February 14, 2013, 07:35:22 AM

Drug smugglers executed in Iran

Two people have been executed for drug smuggling in the central prison of Iranian city of Arak on Tuesday, the Iranian Mehr news agency said.

Source: Drug smugglers executed in Iran

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran?s chances to win OPEC sec. gen. post rise as Saudi Arabia quits

February 14, 2013, 07:35:22 AM

Iran?s chances to win OPEC sec. gen. post rise as Saudi Arabia quits

Iran has gained new chances to win the post of the OPEC secretary general as Saudi Arabia?s Majid al-Moneef withdrew his candidacy, the Fars News Agency reported.

Source: Iran?s chances to win OPEC sec. gen. post rise as Saudi Arabia quits

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Foreign Ministry: Russia to discuss Iran?s failure to comply with UN Security Council requirements

February 14, 2013, 07:35:22 AM

Foreign Ministry: Russia to discuss Iran?s failure to comply with UN Security Council requirements

Moscow is to discuss Tehran's failure to comply with the requirements of the UN Security Council to suspend its uranium enrichment programme at the meeting of ?six? on Iran in Kazakhstan on February 26, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said following talks with his South African counterpart on Tuesday, RIA Novosti reported.

Source: Foreign Ministry: Russia to discuss Iran?s failure to comply with UN Security Council requirements

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran, India ink cooperation agreement on book fairs

February 14, 2013, 07:35:21 AM

Iran, India ink cooperation agreement on book fairs

The agreement was inked during the New Delhi World Book Fair, which was mounted from February 4 to 10, Press TV reported.

Source: Iran, India ink cooperation agreement on book fairs

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Iranian Ambassador: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict must be resolved peacefully

February 14, 2013, 07:35:21 AM

Iranian Ambassador: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict must be resolved peacefully

Iran is confident that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict must be resolved peacefully. This was stated by the Iranian Ambassador to Armenia, Mohammad Reis at a press conference on February 12, News.am reported.

Source: Iranian Ambassador: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict must be resolved peacefully

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran offers several oil and gas fields for development to Russia

February 14, 2013, 07:35:21 AM

Iran offers several oil and gas fields for development to Russia

Iran has invited Russia to participate in the development of the country?s several oil and gas fields, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told journalists, Interfax reported.

Source: Iran offers several oil and gas fields for development to Russia

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran converting 20 per cent uranium to fuel

February 14, 2013, 07:35:21 AM

Iran converting 20 per cent uranium to fuel

Iran?s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast confirmed that Iran is converting a 20 per cent refined uranium stockpile to nuclear fuel

Source: Iran converting 20 per cent uranium to fuel

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran calls IAEA too insecure to discuss Iran?s nuclear programme?s PMD

February 14, 2013, 07:35:20 AM

Iran calls IAEA too insecure to discuss Iran?s nuclear programme?s PMD

Head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) Fereydoun Abbasi Davani said today that IAEA doesn?t have enough security to prevent a leakage of sensitive information, then Tehran?s involvement in talks about the probable military diminution of the country's nuclear programme is a ?great compensation? to the IAEA

Source: Iran calls IAEA too insecure to discuss Iran?s nuclear programme?s PMD

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran prepared to respond to any claim or concern regarding its nuclear program - Mehmanparast

February 14, 2013, 07:35:20 AM

Iran prepared to respond to any claim or concern regarding its nuclear program - Mehmanparast

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said that Iran is ready to respond to any claim, concern or ambiguity regarding its nuclear program.

Source: Iran prepared to respond to any claim or concern regarding its nuclear program - Mehmanparast

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Asia | Middle East / International News - Iran wants its students studying abroad to return and continue education at home

February 14, 2013, 07:35:20 AM

Iran wants its students studying abroad to return and continue education at home

Adviser to Iranian minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Kamran Daneshjou, Rasool Malik said that Iran can accept its students studying abroad to come back and continue their education in Iran.

Source: Iran wants its students studying abroad to return and continue education at home

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