News Archive - 16 April 2014

>By Michelle MoghtaderABU DHABI, April 16 (Reuters) - Iranian hardliners stepped up criticism of Tehran's negotiations with world powers over its nuclear programme on Wednesday, but negotiators defended the planned deal that could lead to an end to economic sanctions.The hardliners, unsettled by the shift to a more moderate...

The Iranian defense minister says the Islamic Republic will by no means negotiate on its defense prowess and missile program in nuclear talks.

>VIENNA/DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran expects to get a fifth installment this week of previously blocked overseas funds, a senior official was quoted as saying, a payment that would confirm Tehran's compliance with an interim deal with world powers to curb its nuclear program. Separately, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said "tough...

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Special to WorldTribune.com MOSCOW — Iran and Russia have been discussing the resumption of strategic relations. Officials said the Kremlin has been negotiating terms for Russian nuclear, military and energy projects in Iran. The officials said the projects would not violate United Nations sanctions, but would take into account...

The former head of Iran's nuclear program is laying out in detail how the U.S. and other intelligence agencies allegedly carried out a constant campaign of sabotage against his country.

Special to WorldTribune.com JERUSALEM — Israel has expressed alarm over the prospect of U.S. nuclear concessions to Iran. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was dismayed by indications that Washington would enable Iran to continue its nuclear program, including those elements that could be used...

WASHINGTON — The National Archives is scheduled to release about 7,500 pages of documents on Friday from former President Bill Clinton's administration.

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The accident involving a ferry that was headed to a tourist island killed three passengers and many more are feared dead.

The accident involving a ferry that was headed to a tourist island killed three passengers and many more are feared dead. The controversial program tracked the daily lives of Muslims _ where they lived, shopped, worked and prayed _ in an effort to detect terror threats.

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(AP Photo, File). FILE - This 1964 file photo shows the 1965 Ford Mustang, introduced in April 1964 and billed as a "low-priced, four-passenger sports car." Ford will announce a limited edition 50th Anniversary Mustang on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

Vienna, April 16 (IANS/WAM): The basket of 12 crude oils of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stood at $105.21 a barrel Tuesday, compared to $104.81 Monday, according to the OPEC Secretariat.