Iran and other world powers are holding talks for a second day on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Open In Moscow
The latest round of talks between Iran and six world powers over Tehran’s nuclear program has begun in Moscow.
Russia calls for delay in EU sanctions on Iran
Russia has expressed its opposition once more to EU sanctions on Iranian oil exports, just weeks before the embargo takes effect on July 1.
European Parliament condemns Iran’s violation of minorities’ rights
The European Parliament has condemned Iran’s “current disrespect of minority rights” and urged the authorities in Tehran to allow minorities “to exercise all rights granted by the Iranian Constitution and international law.”
Amnesty International : Iran must release imprisoned trade unionists
Introduction On the occasion of the 101st session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) – taking place in Geneva from 30 May to 15 June 2012 – Amnesty International renews its call on the Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release trade unionists who have been imprisoned solely for their peaceful trade union […]
Single Women Gaining Limited Acceptance in Iran
When Shoukoufeh, an English literature student from a backwater town, set out to rent an apartment for herself here in the capital, she first stopped at a jewelry store and picked up a $5 wedding ring.
Amnesty Urges Iran To Free Lawyer
Amnesty International has called on Iran to “immediately and unconditionally” release prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Abdolfattah Soltani.
Iran’s Human Kidney Trade
If you’re in the market for a kidney then you’ll be in luck in Iran. It’s the only country in the world where the buying and selling of kidneys is legal.
Iran denies reports of demolitions at base; Lavrov to visit Tehran ahead of talks
Iran has denied claims by the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog that it demolished buildings at a military base that the agency suspects was involved in nuclear testing.
Iran to crack down on web censor-beating software
Cyber police aim to block Iran’s Virtual Private Networks, used by 20-30% of the country’s internet users (AFP, Atta Kenare) Iran’s cyber police force is poised to launch a new crackdown on software that lets many Iranians circumvent the regime’s Internet censorship, media reported on Sunday.