BBC News - Why the White House is not on the war path over Iran: "The US is going to press for new economic sanctions against Iran, this time after the latest UN report on Iran's nuclear plans.
Senior officials say they will try to "ratchet up the pressure" on Iran, making it more expensive to do business in that country, with the aim of hurting its economy.
But what they are not doing is more important. The White House is not dusting off any military plans.
When I asked an official about the military option, he said that nothing was off the table but there was "plenty of space" to build more pressure through sanctions. Iran had to demonstrate to the world that its nuclear programme was peaceful, he said."
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
BBC News - Q&A: Iran sanctions
BBC News - Q&A: Iran sanctions: "Fresh sanctions have been agreed against Iran at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, as international pressure on Iran over its nuclear programme intensifies.
What international sanctions are already in place on Iran?
The UN ratified four rounds of sanctions against Iran between 2006 and 2010 in reaction to its failure to halt uranium enrichment and co-operate with the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) over its nuclear programme. These sanctions include a ban on the supply of heavy weaponry and nuclear-related technology to Iran, a block on Iranian arms exports, and an asset freeze on key individuals and companies. Resolution 1929, passed in 2010, mandates cargo inspections to detect and stop Iran's acquisition of illicit materials."
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What international sanctions are already in place on Iran?
The UN ratified four rounds of sanctions against Iran between 2006 and 2010 in reaction to its failure to halt uranium enrichment and co-operate with the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) over its nuclear programme. These sanctions include a ban on the supply of heavy weaponry and nuclear-related technology to Iran, a block on Iranian arms exports, and an asset freeze on key individuals and companies. Resolution 1929, passed in 2010, mandates cargo inspections to detect and stop Iran's acquisition of illicit materials."
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BBC News - Iran nuclear crisis: France wants 'stricter' sanctions
BBC News - Iran nuclear crisis: France wants 'stricter' sanctions: ""We want the Europeans to take a similar step by January 30 to show our determination," he said.
The UN Security Council has already passed four rounds of sanctions against Iran for refusing to halt uranium enrichment.
Highly enriched uranium can be processed into nuclear weapons."
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The UN Security Council has already passed four rounds of sanctions against Iran for refusing to halt uranium enrichment.
Highly enriched uranium can be processed into nuclear weapons."
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Super-speed Train - KOMPAS.com
New Super-speed Train - KOMPAS.com: "KOMPAS.com - China has produced a super-rapid test train capable of travelling at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour - 100mph faster than the current record-holder.
The train, made from plastic materials reinforced with carbon fibre, is designed to resemble an ancient Chinese sword and 'will provide useful reference for current high-speed railway operations', according to train expert Shen Zhiyun.
Earlier this year, the Communist regime unveiled its fastest operational locomotive which was able to cover the 824-mile trip between Beijing and Shanghai in five hours - reaching record-breaking top speed of 200mph and maintaining an average speed of 165mph. "
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The train, made from plastic materials reinforced with carbon fibre, is designed to resemble an ancient Chinese sword and 'will provide useful reference for current high-speed railway operations', according to train expert Shen Zhiyun.
Earlier this year, the Communist regime unveiled its fastest operational locomotive which was able to cover the 824-mile trip between Beijing and Shanghai in five hours - reaching record-breaking top speed of 200mph and maintaining an average speed of 165mph. "
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