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Iran: Authorities Target More Student Activists Ahead Of Elections -
Universities in Tehran and other Iranian cities have reportedly taken "disciplinary measures" against some 60 student activists amid a crackdown ahead of parliamentary polls in March. Meanwhile, at least 20 leftist students remain in Tehran's Evin prison after being arrested in December during protests on Iranian Student Day. 1/13/08
Five Chinese banks resume deals with Iran -
Five Chinese banks resumed their deals with Iran, the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce Head Assadollah Asgarowladi said here on Sunday. "Of the 12 Chinese banks that severed their ties with the country due to political reasons, five restarted their transactions," he said in an interview with Fars News Agency. 1/13/08
French banks stop credit for Iran fuel imports -
Indian refiner Reliance quit selling gasoline and diesel to Iran last year after French banks BNP Paribas and Calyon stopped offering credit on the deals, four company and industry sources said on Thursday. -Reuters 1/12/08