Iran's Supreme Leader Warns West Of 'Strong Slap And Iron Fist' -- The Telegraph
Iran's supreme leader has warned Israel and the United States that Tehran would respond with "a strong slap and iron first" if either launched a military strike aimed at crippling the country's nuclear programme.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was speaking two days after the United Nations atomic agency released a report that for the first time said Iran was conducting experiments whose sole purpose was the development of nuclear arms.
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MIDDLE EAST
Ex-Israeli president to serve 7 years for rape.
New attack on Egypt gas pipeline to Israel and Jordan.
Iran’s supreme leader warns US and Israel against military strike, says Tehran will respond. Israeli firm says costs too high on Iran strike.
Iran nuclear report: Britain and France push for new sanctions.
Soviet scientist denies helping Iran develop atomic bomb.
Turkey hit by second deadly earthquake.
Security forces kill at least 26 in Syria.
Egyptian gas pipeline bombed in Sinai.
ASIA
India and Pakistan PMs pledge 'new chapter'.
Analysis: China looks across Asia and sees new threats.
China to join effort to patrol Mekong river.
Obama's 9 days in Asia aim to assert growing U.S. stakes there.
India court sentences 31 people to life terms for killing Muslims.
AFRICA
Oil rush aids new Libya government, challenges ahead.
South Sudan accuses Sudan of air strike on refugee camp.
An unruly election campaign mirrors Congo’s lingering political instability. U.N. sees violent Congo election as police take sides.
'Nigerian Taliban' threat prompts US military training.
Liberia opposition vows to not accept vote results.
Julius Malema suspended for five years from ANC.
EUROPE
France is sending north African graduates home.
Europe's economic crisis intensifies. EU warns of possible recession in eurozone.
Eurozone's growth has stalled, says EU.
Italy pushed closer to financial brink.
London calling: Students flood the streets to protest tuition hikes.
Spain paying the price of regional overspending.
AMERICAS
Canada defiant after U.S. oil pipeline rebuff.
83 seek $750M for Fort Hood tragedy.
Mexico’s Los Zetas Cartel buying heavy weapons in Central America.
Hugo Chavez says navy detects submarine in Venezuelan waters, nation investigating.
Violence in Nicaragua after Ortega election victory.
Abuses seen in Mexico's war on cartels.
Mexican man apparently killed for web comments.
Colombian paramilitary leader gets 33-year sentence for drug trafficking in Miami.
Haiti pro-army group frustrated with President.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
USS Cole bombing 'mastermind' arraigned in Guantánamo.
Desert chief says al-Qaida branch got Libyan arms.
US cancels warning on Nigeria capital hotels.
German-Afghan charged with Al-Qaida membership.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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U.S. to seek new Keystone route, delaying approval.
Murdoch: Former executives misled parliament on hacking scandal.
Asia Pacific leaders to tackle free trade, tariffs.
E.U. poised to overtake U.S. as biggest oil importer.
U.S. - China trade war in solar takes shape.