US, Europe look at fast but risky penalty on Iran

US, Europe look at fast but risky penalty on Iran Washington: The United States and Europe are weighing unprecedented punishment against Iran that could cripple the country's financial lifeline but result in higher oil prices for the US and its allies. Underscoring the potential costs, Iran on Wednesday cut oil exports to six European countries. The Obama administration wants Iran evicted from SWIFT, an independent financial clearinghouse that is crucial to the country's overseas oil sales. That would leapfrog the...
08:42 PM, Feb 15, 2012

World powers pressure Iran over nuclear concerns

World powers pressure Iran over nuclear concerns Vienna: The United States said military aspects to Iran's nuclear work were "increasingly apparent", as the big six world powers urged Tehran on Wednesday to cooperate with the UN atomic watchdog to help resolve such concerns. The major powers said "the door remains open" for dialogue with Iran, but made clear the Islamic Republic must engage in substantive negotiations to find a diplomatic solution to a long-running dispute over its...
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Special: What's holding India back? Its leaders

Special: What's holding India back? Its leaders Lack of good leadership has kept India from becoming a world power. ...
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World powers want Iran to freeze nuclear programme

World powers want Iran to freeze nuclear programme US has offered rare one-on-one talks with Iranian diplomats. ...
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