EU Expands Iran Sanctions List -- L.A. Times
The European Union adds 180 entities to the list in response to a report on Iran's nuclear program. Condemnation of the British Embassy attack in Tehran continues.
Reporting from London — The European Union slapped new sanctions on Iranian individuals, companies and organizations Thursday in response to a report alleging that Tehran had pressed ahead with ambitions to build a nuclear weapon.
European governments also kept up their condemnation of the ransacking of the British Embassy in Tehran on Tuesday by an angry mob of protesters. Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands have temporarily recalled their ambassadors from Tehran in solidarity with Britain, which shut down its embassy Wednesday and gave Iranian diplomats in London 48 hours to leave the country.
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MIDDLE EAST
UN: Syria in a state of civil war. UN rights chief says Syria death toll over 4,000.
Report: Russia delivers anti-ship missiles to Syria.
US uncertain Israel would advise before Iran strike. Barak says no Israeli attack on Iran anytime soon.
VP Biden says Iraq ready to survive on its own.
Syria's Christians side with Assad out of fear.
Medics: 5 killed, 24 hurt in shelling in Yemeni province.
Saudi Arabia accused of repression after Arab Spring.
Israel resumes sending millions to Palestinians following Unesco customs duty row.
ASIA
Nepal leaders dispute over Maoists' army integration.
Enraged Pakistan says NATO attack threatens war on terror.
NATO: Pakistan resumes some cooperation.
Kyrgyzstan swears in its new President.
Greeted quietly, Clinton arrives in Myanmar. Hillary Clinton pressing Burma's Thein Sein on reforms. Landmark Clinton visit to Myanmar includes a weapons concern.
AFRICA
Sudan 'stealing oil' from South - Pagan Amum.
Egypt’s Islamist blocs claim 70% vote share in delayed count. Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood says end to military rule is 'top priority'. Islamists seen winners in Egypt election.
DR Congo election hailed a success by African observers.
Somali Islamists ban aid groups, renewing famine concerns.
African delegates demand immediate action at climate conference.
EUROPE
Sarkozy: France Germany ties key to eurozone stability.
Croatia center-left to take power as economy sinks.
First strike in Greece since Papademos took office.
ECB's Draghi hints at robust action to help eurozone.
Europeans face historic choice: unite or divide?
Russia parliament elections: How the parties line up.
Public sector strike rallies held across UK.
Youths occupy buffer zone in bid to reunify Cyprus.
Belarus subway bombers sentenced to death.
AMERICAS
Chavez touts new Latin America, Caribbean bloc.
Mass. AG hits big banks with foreclosure lawsuit.
Jamaica gov't minister resigns amid investigations.
Tensions rise in Guyana as vote counting drags on.
Honduras army to take on police duties in drug fight.
Feds find 32 tons of pot in Calif. border tunnel.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Obama lawyers: Citizens targeted if at war with US.
Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri says he has American hostage.
Jihadists announce deaths of 21 Turks linked to the Haqqani Network.
Canadian removed from UN terrorist blacklist.
Nigerian terrorists pose threat to U.S.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Central Bank action merely 'buys time' for Europe. Fed saves Europe's banks as ECB stands pat.
Global market euphoria runs out of steam.
Software on Android phones 'tracking every key stroke'.