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Audit finds many missing US weapons in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly one of every 25 weapons the military bought for Iraqi security forces is missing, a government audit said. Many others cannot be repaired because parts or technical manuals are lacking.

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German Parliamentary Delegation Due in Tehran

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- A delegation composed of the members of the Disarmament, Weapons Control, WMDs Non-Proliferation and Foreign Policy subcommittee of the German parliament is due to pay a visit to Iran.

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US Peace Seekers Visit Iran

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- An American association called ‘Supporters of the Message of Peace for World’ has dispatched its members to Iran to convey to the Iranian nation a message of peace.

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Chirac Hopeful about Solution of Iran’s Case through Talks

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- French President Jacques Chirac on Friday expressed the hope that West and Iran can find a solution to the nuclear issue through dialogue, stressing that he “has never been a great believer in sanctions” and that he “has never been convinced of their effectiveness.”

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Powers’ Self-Centered Measures Defused by Muslim Unity

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, in a meeting with Comoran Agriculture Minister Siti Kassim here on Saturday, viewed Muslim unity as an instrument for defusing the self-centered measures of the world powers.

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China, Russia Oppose EU’s Draft UN Resolution on Iran

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- China and Russia said they would oppose a draft resolution imposing United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program as the Security Council’s five permanent members held their first meeting on the text.

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Leader Appoints New Air Force Commander

TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Miqani as the new commander of the Islamic Republic air force here on Saturday.

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