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International Law

On June 9, 2010, responding to Iran's continued refusal to suspend its nuclear enrichment program and accept international safeguards, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 1929 . Among other things, Resolution 1929 banned Iranian investment abroad in nuclear and missile activities, prohibited sales to Iran of arms and proliferation-related items, and established a maritime ...

Iran: barred U.N. inspectors gave "false" information

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has the right to reject U.N. inspectors who give "false" information about its nuclear programme, a senior official said on Tuesday, rejecting criticism by the U.N. atomic watchdog.

'Sanctions hasten Iran's progress'

Vice Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Shahabeddin Sadr says sanctions and international pressure provide Iran with more opportunities for progress.

New model needed in Vietnam

Vietnam glided through the global recession, with economic growth hitting 5.3% last year and expected to expand 6.5% in 2010. Nonetheless, a sharp deterioration in the country's external finances, rising concerns about the banking sector's health and a highly inconsistent macroeconomic policy framework have driven a creeping devaluation of the local currency and a recent credit-rating downgrade.

Health Calendar

WednesdayVOLUNTEERS: North Carolina Baptist Hospital needs volunteers in patient and non-patient care service areas. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Brenner Children's Hospital, coronary care, the gift shop, transportation and way finders, the Cancer Center, and many other areas of the hospital. Training and orientation will begin at 5:30 p.m.