[25 Oct 2013] Iran UN envoy raps use of punitive measures for Political...
Iran\'s envoy to the United Nations has criticized the use of sanctions against developing countries for what he calls political gain....
Iran\'s envoy to the United Nations has criticized the use of sanctions against developing countries for what he calls political gain.
Gholam-hossein Dehghani said such sanctions constitute a clear violation of international law and the U-N Charter. Dehghani dismissed claims that the sanctions are QUOTE smart, saying the punitive measures mainly target ordinary people. Iran\'s envoy to the UN reiterated Tehran\'s opposition to sanctions, which he called outdated and ineffective, against any nation.
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[28 Nov 2013] Tehran invites UN nuclear agency\'s inspectors to visit...
The International Atomic Energy Agency says its inspectors have been allowed to visit the Arak heavy water production plant on December 8. Under...
The International Atomic Energy Agency says its inspectors have been allowed to visit the Arak heavy water production plant on December 8. Under the IAEA Safeguards Agreement, Iran is not obliged to allow such inspections. This will be the first time for the IAEA to visit the plant since August 2011. Under a new deal between Iran and the UN\'s nuclear agency, Tehran will, on a voluntary basis, also allow the agency\'s inspectors access to the Gachin uranium mine in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. The IAEA\'s chief, Amano and the head of Iran\'s Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi have already signed an agreement for more cooperation on outstanding issues.
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[11 Dec 2013] UN slams israel for destroying Palestinian homes in...
The United Nations has criticized Israel for destroying 30 Palestinian properties in the Occupied West Bank.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator James...
The United Nations has criticized Israel for destroying 30 Palestinian properties in the Occupied West Bank.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator James Rawly says the demolitions have resulted in the displacement of 41 people, including 24 children. Rawly says some of the families have been displaced for the second time in less than two weeks. Rights groups say the demolitions are aimed at grabbing more land for Israel\\\'s settlements and military projects in the occupied Palestinian Territories. Israel has built thousands of settler units in the occupied territories despite international condemnation. The settlements are considered illegal under international law.
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