November, 2007

• 9 November

  Khamanei: All People Have the Right to Security without Discrimination

  Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei here on Wednesday said that all people from every religion and ethnic group and with any political disposition have the right to enjoy security without any discrimination. “All ranks of people with any religion and ethnicity and also with any political disposition are equal in …

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• 9 November

  Barak: ‘We should consider talking to Syria’

  Israel should seriously consider opening negotiations with Syria, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said in closed discussions recently. Barak, Army Radio reported Thursday, said that Syria’s participation in the upcoming Annapolis peace summit could lead to direct talks between the countries.

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• 9 November

  The US and Germany to focus on Iran

  President George W. Bush will welcome German Chancellor Angela Merkel to his Texas ranch on Friday where they will seek to show unity on Iran even as Tehran defies the West over its nuclear programme.   

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• 9 November

  US is Ready for a Possible Iran Attack

  US defense officials have signaled that up-to-date attack plans are available if needed in the escalating crisis over Iran’s nuclear aims, although no strike appears imminent, The Associated Press (AP) reported.

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• 9 November

  Mottak: Iran Seeks to Boost Ties with Africa

  Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said in Malawi that Tehran has the political will to boost its ties with African countries, IRNA reported. 

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• 9 November

  China Urges Iran to take the International Pressure Serious

  China urged Iran to heed rising international worry about its nuclear ambitions, saying Beijing would seek to work with Europe and the United Nations to defuse the crisis but holding its tongue on any new sanctions, Reuters reported. 

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• 9 November

  Turkish President urges for new joint projects by Turkey and Azerbaijan

  Turkish President Abdullah Gul attended Turkey-Azerbaijan Business Forum in Baku on Wednesday. Speaking at the business forum, Gul said Turkey had recorded important economic progress in the recent years and become the 6th biggest economy of Europe.

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• 9 November

  Afghanistan pushes reconciliation effort

  Facing a resilient insurgency, officials say President Karzai is seeking negotiations with elements of Taliban to end the conflict. KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — After nearly two years of increased bloodshed, Afghan President Hamid Karzai is reaching out to Taliban militants, who have been waging battle against his government, in a renewed …

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• 8 November

  Russia not cause of Georgian unrest

  Russia’s FM has dismissed Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili’s claim that Moscow

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• 8 November

  EU needs new Russia strategy

  The EU is losing ground in its relations with Russia and should unite behind a new strategy to secure its interests with Moscow. Arguing the 27-nation bloc has lost

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