Oil falls to nearly $101 ahead of Europe meeting

Oil prices fell to near $101 a barrel on Monday in Asia amid investor concern over the outcome of a meeting between the leaders of Germany and France.

Iran shrugs off oil export sanctions

An already frail economy will come under more pressure when the EU ban comes into effect.

Israel, US ramp up call for Iran sanctions

The United States and Israel are expected to press for tougher sanctions against Tehran following a report by the United Nations's nuclear watchdog.

Iran's regime hardens crackdown on freedom

Iranian security officials used batons and teargas to disperse thousands of protesters at a silent rally held in central Tehran.

Iran 'nuclear weapon' tip-off alarms UN

The UN nuclear watchdog says it has received new information on possible military dimensions to Iran's controversial nuclear programme.

World powers and Iran begin nuclear talks

World powers and Iran began talks in Geneva on Tehran's controversial nuclear programme on Monday, 14 months after negotiations broke off.

Iran hangs woman for murdering love rival

Iran on Wednesday hanged a woman convicted of murdering a love rival, her lawyer told the official IRNA news agency.

Iran chokes off internet on eve of student rallies

Government opponents shouted "Allahu Akbar" and "Death to the Dictator" from Tehran's rooftops in the pouring rain on the eve of demonstrations.

Iran opposition vows to continue poll challenge

Iran's reformist opposition leaders have vowed to press on with legal challenges to an election they say was rigged.

World powers pressure Iran over violent crackdown

European Union nations on Tuesday called in Iranian ambassadors to express new alarm over violence on the streets of Tehran.

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