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Source: Greece calls for importing Iranian gas - Tehran Times
West European countries, including Greece, have called for importing Iranian gas, the source said, without giving any further details. Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi said in February that Iran may sign gas export deals with Greece.
South Korea has no plans to halt Iran crude imports - Tehran Times
Refiner Hyundai Oilbank is likely to stop importing Iranian crude oil from early June, a company official who did not want to be identified said Tuesday. The company cannot risk ordering barrels from Iran that would arrive after the EU embargo takes ...
Developments following Iran sanction revitalize Indian efforts to have - Tehran Times
"It's time and efforts are being made to form an India focused P&I club," confirmed a source close to the developments . "At a time when economic sanctions against Iran are threatening to take a heavy toll on Indian shipping, there is the imperative ...
Mali coup leader to have status of former head of state - Tehran Times
Traore, 70, will lead the country during the transition, sources close to the putschists and the Economic Community of West African States mediators told AFP. He was president of Mali's parliament until the ouster of president Amadou Toumani Toure by ...
US sells wheat to Iran again, trade set to grow - Tehran Times
US has sold 60000 tons of wheat to Iran, the US government said on Thursday, raising the two-week tally to 180000 tons, which industry sources said reopened grain trade ties between the two countries. Iran's purchases of US wheat this year are its ...
Showa Shell to buy Iranian crude in April -sources - Tehran Times
SINGAPORE/TOKYO April 4 (Reuters) - Showa Shell Sekiyu KK , Japan's largest buyer of Iranian crude, will import oil from the Islamic Republic in April even though differences over terms have held up an annual contract renewal, three sources said.
India asks Iran to lift wheat import ban - Tehran Times
"The Agriculture Ministry is now discussing with the Iran government with regard to quality standards for Indian wheat and lift the ban," a senior government official said. The issue of 'Karnal bunt' disease has been taken up seriously because Iranian ...
Japan refiners decide to continue buying Iran oil - Tehran Times
Tokyo (Platts)-- Japanese refiners have secured additional force majeure clauses to be included in Iranian crude oil contracts that could be invoked if sanctions prevent or limit execution of the contracts, sources close to the matter told Platts.
Iran firms beat sanctions by barter and new steps - Tehran Times
A Europe-based broker specializing in Iranian agricultural exports, who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the issue, said that since documents could no longer be sent through normal banking channels, papers showing ownership of the ...
Egypt: Judges withdraw from trial of 16 Americans - Tehran Times
He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to reporters. The trial has proceeded only as far as its opening session, and it would need to be restarted with a new panel of judges. Coupled with indications that the two ...
Asia buyers resort to any means to import Iran petchems - Tehran Times
Some Asian traders are using creative methods to obtain Iranian petrochemical products as US and EU-led international sanctions imposed on Tehran tighten, industry sources said on Tuesday. The US and Europe have increased the pressure on Iran's ...
N. Korea vows not to deal with S. Korea's president - Tehran Times
He asked not to be identified, citing policy. Seoul did not send an official mourning delegation to Pyongyang. It only approved a condolence trip by private delegations led by two high-profile women who have ties with North Korea. ...
Mace of Bahram II restored, but fine detail of bas-relief ruined - Tehran Times
However, an expert of the Fars Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the mace was severed by people who thought the head of the mace contained a number of pieces of Sassanid royal jewelry. ...
Kim heir to share power with N. Korea military - Tehran Times
The situation in North Korea appeared stable after the military gave its backing to Kim's son and successor, Kim Jong-un, the source said. “It's very unlikely,” the source said when asked about the possibility of a military coup. ...
Iranian ancient coins selling in Afghan border town - Tehran Times
Each coin is purchased only for 10000 rials (about 90 cent) and he has bought about 8000 coins from local people, an Afghan man who asked to remain anonymous told the Persian service of CHN on Tuesday. The shopper encourages people to ransack the ...
Ruins of ancient city plundered in southwestern Iran - Tehran Times
“Only one man stands guard in Dastva,” the expert, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Persian service of CHN on Friday. “Groups of plunders have invaded the city repeatedly, tying the guard's hands and feet, then calmly ransacking the ancient ...
Iran's NITC in talks to repay BNP loans - sources - Tehran Times
One of the sources said BNP Paribas, France's biggest listed bank, wanted its money back because of concerns over the Euro zone financial crisis. The French bank said it does not comment on this type of subject. An NITC official said he was not aware ...
Iran to establish petchem industry at Chabahar - Tehran Times
"The Iran government wants to develop Chabahar on the lines of Pars special economic zone in Assaluyeh," the source said. "The plan is to establish methanol, urea and olefins projects in Chabahar in association with foreign partners. ...
Saudi prince in coma at US hospital: source - Tehran Times
The source reportedly did not further elaborate on Prince Sultan's condition and refused to be identified. Prince Sultan, who is believed to be in his eighties and has served as defense minister for the past 50 years, has been battling cancer for ...
Severe drought affects East African nations - Tehran Times
I do not see the cost of maize dropping any time soon,” said a miller who requested anonymity. The recent March to May “long rains” in Kenya were poor for the second or third successive season in most rangelands and cropping lowlands, ...
Egypt detains suspected Israeli spy - Tehran Times
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt arrested an Israeli man on Sunday suspected of spying and recruiting agents to destabilize Egypt and sow strife after Hosni Mubarak was forced to step down on February 11, the prosecutor and judicial sources said. ...
Apple issues third build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 to developers - Tehran Times
According to people familiar with the matter, the 1GB download is labeled 10K531. MacStories reports that focus areas for the beta software remain unchanged: Airport, Graphics Drivers, Mac App Store, Networking, QuickTime and VPN. ...
Hamas-Fatah deal came as last-minute surprise - Tehran Times
A day before the agreement was announced, a source close to Gaza's senior Hamas politico Mahmoud Zahar confirmed the leader was travelling to Egypt. But he said Zahar would only go to the city of Ismailia, for a family visit, and that the trip was not ...
Saleh reneges on Yemen deal amid unrest - Tehran Times
“Saleh feels that a planned coup would take place if he leaves the country,” according to the senior ruling party official, who did not want to be identified because he was not authorized to speak about the matter. “We do not feel it is for the best of ...
Gaddafi forces pounding devastated city of Misrata - Tehran Times
The witness, who did not want to be identified for security reasons, estimated more than 100 Grad rockets fell in the besieged western city as rebels tried to hunt down pro-Gaddafi rooftop snipers. There was no immediate word on casualties. ...