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Report: British embassy staffers held in Iran over unrest

Eight local staff members of the British embassy in Tehran have been arrested in connection with the country’s post-election unrest, Iran’s government-funded Press TV reported Sunday. (News Source: CNN - 08:47:07)

Iran Detains Staff at British Embassy

Iranian media is reporting that authorities detained eight local employees of the British Embassy in Tehran. (News Source: International Herald Tribune - 08:34:19)

Report: Iran Detains 8 Local British Embassy Staff

Iranian media reported Sunday that authorities have detained eight local employees of the British Embassy in Tehran for what was described as their alleged role in post-election protests, signaling a hardening stance of Iran’s rulers toward the West. (News Source: Fox News - 08:44:14)

Report: Iran Detains 8 Local British Embassy Staff

Reports: 8 local employees working for British Embassy in Tehran detained (News Source: ABC News - 07:12:25)

British embassy staff arrested in Iran

Iran has arrested eight local British embassy staff, media reports said, a move that will further exacerbate strained ties with the West over the post-election turmoil in the Islamic republic. (News Source: Sky News Australia - 09:57:13)

Iran arrests British embassy staff over riots

Iran has arrested eight local British embassy staff, media reports said on Sunday, a move that will further exacerbate strained ties with the West over the post-election turmoil in the Islamic republic. (News Source: Sydney Morning Herald - 09:03:11)

Report: Iran detains 8 locals from British Embassy

Iranian media is reporting that authorities detained eight local employees of the British Embassy in Tehran for what is described as their alleged role in post-election protests. (News Source: San Diego Union-Tribune - 09:00:45)

British couple fights Bangkok airport extortionists

A British couple who were falsely accused of shoplifting in Bangkok airport and were forced to pay 8,000 pounds in bribes to secure their release are to take legal action for compensation. (News Source: The Nation - Thailand’s English news - 07:35:12)

Eight local British embassy staff held in Iran - media

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Eight Iranian employees of the British embassy in Tehran have been detained for active involvement in post-election unrest in the Islamic Republic, the semi-official Fars News Agency said on Sunday. (News Source: The Star - 09:04:17)

Eight local British embassy staff in Iran held - Fars

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Eight Iranian employees of the British embassy in Tehran have been detained on accusations of involvement in post-election unrest in the Islamic Republic, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported on Sunday. (News Source: The Star - 08:34:07)

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