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NZ considers more sanctions on Iran
New Zealand is considering imposing further sanctions on Iran as part of an international bid to halt its nuclear programme.
![Sanctions against Iran on brink](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sanctions against Iran on brink
The United States is on the brink of ushering in a fourth round of punitive United Nations sanctions against Iran.
![Iranian group to challenge aid blockade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iranian group to challenge aid blockade
The Iranian Red Crescent is planning to send humanitarian aid by sea to Gaza in a brazen challenge to Israel's sea blockade.
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Iran could start arms race - Clinton
Hillary Clinton told Saudi college students that if Iran gets a nuclear weapon it could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
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Clinton urged to influence on countries restricting Internet use
US senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.
![<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies within](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies within
Bombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.
![Zuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Zuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowry
Following the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.
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Cleric's death breathes life into Iran's protest movement
The funeral of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, the eminent cleric and champion of reform, turned into a mass protest in Iran yesterday as the vast crowd chanted slogans against the government and clashed on the streets with security.
![NZ skipper absent as Iran seizes yacht crew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ skipper absent as Iran seizes yacht crew
A New Zealander was preparing to skipper a yacht in an international race when the boat was seized by Iranian authorities in territorial waters.
![Sampling fruit leather in the Iranian mountains](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sampling fruit leather in the Iranian mountains
Jill Worrall finds a peaceful haven in Iran's Alborz Mountains.
![Iran: The nuclear facility and the Unesco site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Iran: The nuclear facility and the Unesco site
Jill Worrall finds stark contrasts in central Iran's mountain region.