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U.S., France, Britain condemn Iran for second nuclear site

Sep. 25, 2009
The existence of a second uranium enrichment facility in Iran came to light on Friday, prompting President Obama and the leaders of Britain and France to publicly chide the Islamic republic and threaten further sanctions.
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