Iran

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‘Easing anti-Iran sanctions likely’

Portuguese UN ambassador says it is likely that sanctions against Tehran will be eased soon.

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• Iran urges West’s realistic stance
• IAEA Iran reports contain rumors: Kelley
• Iran to boost power exports to Turkey
• Dubai economy hit by anti-Iran sanctions
• ‘Iran drill warns enemies not neighbors’

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Middle East

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EU slams Israeli policies on Palestinians

The EU censures Israel for discriminatory bills and maltreatment of Palestinians in the occupied lands.

42 mins ago

• Anti-regime protests rage on in Bahrain
• UNHRC to examine Bahrain rights record
• UN convoy struck by bomb blast in Syria
• ‘Iraq’s Hashemi masterminded killings’
• US, Saudi Arabia mull destroying Syria

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US DESK

George W. Bush: I'm for Mitt Romney

The former president offered a four-word endorsement saying, "I'm for Mitt Romney."

8 hrs ago

• Panetta restricts F-22 flights
• It’s time to break up the big banks
• Family Research Institute claims Obama may be gay
• Romney: JPMorgan Chase loss part of free market risk
• Gen. John Allen expected to leave Afghanistan post

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United States

Bush tortured, Obama kills: Chomsky

Chomsky says while the Bush administration tortured and kidnapped, Obama administration murders.

1 hr ago

• US restricts F-22 flights over fault
• US Catholic priest admits fathering child
• LA 99-percenters rally against banks
• 4 arrested at anti-NATO demo in Chicago
• US stocks slump on Greece woes

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Britain

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‘UK Home Secretary destroys police’

High-ranking police officers in Britain accuse the Home Secretary of “destroying” police service.

22 mins ago

• EU insurance ban on Iran oil worries UK
• UK blames eurozone for ailing economy
• UK’s nascent nuclear plants in trouble
• UK MoD budget and Special Relationship
• British people to say ‘No to NATO’

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Asia-Pacific

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Afghans urged to rally against US pact

Afghanistan’s United National Front calls for a protest against the country's security pact with the US.

2 hrs ago

• Aussie cops arrest rights activists
• Russian jet’s black box found in Java
• Azeri police arrest 18 protesters
• S Korea says no to US nuclear push
• 'Pakistan must not restore NATO routes'

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Africa

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Egypt candidate vows to crush protests

Egyptian presidential hopeful Ahmad Shafiq promises to suppress protests if elected.

5 hrs ago

• South Sudan ready to talk with Sudan
• S Africa subsidy protest turns violent
• 5 mortar shells rock Somali capital
• 11 blue helmets wounded in Congo chaos
• NATO in damage control for Libya deaths

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Europe

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Bosnian Serb warlord stands in dock

Ratko Mladic appears in court on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

1 hr ago

• Greece to hold new vote after stalemate
• Merkel, Hollande discuss euro crisis
• Man self-immolates outside Breivik trial
• Unemployment hits 10% in France
• Greek govt. talks end without deal

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Americas

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Bogota bomb targets ex-minister, kills 2

At least two people are killed and 39 others hurt in an attempt on the life of former Colombian interior minister.

30 mins ago

• Quebec education minister resigns
• Mexican reporter found dead in his car
• Strong quake hits Chile-Peru border
• Northeast Brazil hit by severe drought
• ‘49 bodies found on Mexico highway’

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Arts

• US comedy to open 65th Cannes festival
• Iran to honor Austrian composer Mahler
• Iran’s Arab to judge at SAARC filmfest
• Tehran to host Italian theater troupe
• Over 1,000 films submitted to TISFF

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Business

• Asian markets dive on Greece jitters
• World stocks plunge on Greece worries
• TEPCO posts USD 9.76 bn net loss
• Australia keen on Islamic finance system
• Sony, Panasonic stocks hit 30-year lows

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Health

• Secondhand smoke raises heart risk
• Study more and then live longer
• Toddling with pacifier may end in ER
• Novel surgery restores hand movement
• Some sports boost men’s bone better

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Sci-Tech

• Viruses used to generate electricity
• Crows recognize familiar voices
• Scientists find oldest red blood cells
• Wind turbines produce local warming
• Massive lava coils found on Mars

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Society

• Lost kingdom found under volcanic ash
• 'Climate change targets many mammals'
• Leica camera sets world auction record
• Biodiversity, language loss linked
• Writer accused of plotting murder

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Sports

• Iran wins Freestyle Wrestling World Cup
• Sepahan seals Iran’s Pro League title
• Iran taekwondo ranks second in Asia
• Atletico routs Bilbao, wins Europa League
• Reds suffer another loss at IPL

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• Housing industry & rise in foreclosed properties
• This edition covers: 1) Mother's Day in Iran 2) Book Fair 3) Naqsh-e-Jahan Square in Isfahan 4) Iranian apple
• Israel imposes racist law in Palestine
• Europe economic crisis
• NATO failure in Afghanistan
• Israeli restrictions on Palestinian fishing boats
• Reality Check weekly review for week ending Friday May 11
• “Catastroika” Directed by Aris Chatzistefanou and Katerina Kitidi
• Women of Africa
• US economy & Debt generation
• Palestinian prisoners continue hunger strike
• Family doctor in Iran