Subject: University leader requests leave amid lawsuit

From: "Seth Mcallister" <[email-masked]>
Date: , 21 Oct 2007 18:36:34 +0800

"Iran's cooperation with the IAEA is a logical and correct path and will continue. We are determined to meet our country's need for nuclear energy. That's why we are taking the issue of enrichment seriously," IRNA quoted Khamenei as saying.ROME, Italy (AP) -- A man opened fire in a courtroom in northern Italy on Wednesday, seriously wounding his estranged wife and killing her brother before being shot to death by police, officials said."We are certainly concerned about the impact for fans. So far we've been assured the disruptions should be manageable but it remains to be seen," Jessica Chambers, a spokeswoman for the England Rugby Supporters Club.In June 2006 the Security Council permanent members group, offered a package of economic and political rewards to Iran and a suspension of the implementation of sanctions, but only if Tehran agreed to suspend enrichment before the start of negotiations. Iran rejected that proposal.Vladimir Putin's visit was the first by a Kremlin leader to Iran since 1943.With Paris hotels booked full many fans are staying 30 kilometers (20 miles) outside the city in hotels around Disneyland's Paris resort.Commercial flights to the French capital were sold out, while thousands of England supporters have booked to travel on the Eurostar rail service from London to Paris.Russian officials could not immediately be reached to verify the report and the Iranian news agency provided no details on what Putin had proposed.About 80,000 rugby fans are expected to attend Saturday's World Cup final between England and South Africa.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on all government matters, said Iran will give Putin's proposal serious thought before giving a response, the news agency said.A police officer and the woman's lawyer also were injured, but not seriously, police said.Prompted by government attempts to cut pension privileges, the strikes will be for 24 hours but could be prolonged to Friday, Ricard said.Only one in four trains will be running on Thursday, including suburban services linking Paris to its three international airports, she said.Railway workers will join bus, power, gas and some state employees for the action called after President Nicolas Sarkozy refused to back down over planned pension reforms, according to Monique Ricard, spokeswoman for the French railway SNCF."We will ponder your words and proposal," IRNA quoted Khamenei as saying."He was shooting like crazy at everybody," officer Antonio Turi said.