Eurasia Press & News
The United Nations has launched an initiative to have the marshlands of southern Iraq listed as a world heritage site.
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September, 2008
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5 September
US aid ship arrives at Russian-patrolled Georgian port
A third US naval ship has been delivering humanitarian aid to Georgia. However, unlike the two other American vessels, the USS Mount Whitney was offloading supplies at the Russian-patrolled port of Poti. Earlier US shipments steered clear of a potential showdown with the Russians by diverting to Batumi.
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5 September
Iran Sues Warehouse in Baltimore
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Defense Ministry is suing a Baltimore warehousing company in federal court, claiming a floor collapse three years ago damaged $50 million worth of military equipment that has been held in limbo by the US government since the late 1970s.
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Omani Plants Likely to Process Gas for Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is seeking to use gas processing facilities in Oman to export its vast gas reserves.
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Foreign Investment in Iran’s Industries, Mining Sector, Up 900%
TEHRAN (FNA)- Foreign investment in Iran’s industries and mining sector has increased 900% from 2005 to 2007, a ministry official said.
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Philippines Seeking to Boost Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Philippines is raising its level of diplomatic ties with the oil-rich Islamic Republic, as the Department of Foreign Affairs seeks to finalize various agreements on terrorism, transnational crimes, as well as the extradition of criminals and the transfer of sentenced persons.
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Iran to Introduce Toman as New National Currency
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Central Bank of Iran plans to lop four zeros off the country’s national currency and rename it to toman, a CBI official said.
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Iran to Extract 10 tons of Gold in 6 Months
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s deputy Industries and Mines Minister said the country plans to extract 10 tons of gold from 15 mines by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20).
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Iran Asks Brazil to Join OPEC
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has invited Brazil to join the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, according to a Brazilian senior government official.
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Assad Warns about Global Consequences of War with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Iran’s nuclear issue can only be solved through dialogue and peaceful means, warning against a catastrophe if Iran was attacked.
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