Friday 3rd September, 2010
Ahmadinejad predicts failure of Mideast talks
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday that this week's Mideast peace talks as well as Israel itself were 'doomed to collapse' as millions of Iranians were expected to turn out for state-organised anti-Israel rallies.
Mobs attack home of Iranian opposition leader
Iran (AP) — Pro-government crowds swarmed outside the battered home of a key Iranian opposition leader Friday after militiamen attacked with firebombs and beat a bodyguard unconscious in a braze...
US rights group urges release of Iranian activist
A U.S. human rights group urged U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to secure the release of a prominent Iranian journalist and activist who goes on trial Saturday on charges that carry the death penal...
Iranian woman's son pleads for pressure
General SourcesThe son of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani, an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, pleaded on Friday for sustained international pressure to save her life.'I urge you, please keep up ...
Japan OKs New Economic Sanctions Against Iran
CBS News(AP) Japan approved fresh economic sanctions against Iran on Friday after the United Nations asked Tokyo to tighten restrictions against Tehran over its controversial nuclear enrichment program, an of...
British Man Accused of Selling Missile Parts To Iran
VOAdel.icio.us A British man has appeared in court in London, accused of trying to sell missile parts to Iran in breach of international sanctions. Wealthy golf club president Christopher Tappin denies...
Iran stores abundant fuel oil supply on VLCCs
The Daily StarSINGAPORE: The Islamic Republic has been storing straight-run fuel oil on supertankers for at least three months, in an unprecedented move prompted by China’s poor feedstock demand and financing...
Iran opposition leader's house attacked
The China PostTEHRAN -- Attackers smashed windows and damaged security cameras at the home of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi, his website said Thursday, ahead of a rally authorities fear could reignite ant...
Iran would strike nuke sites if attacked
The China PostTEHRAN -- Iran would retaliate by striking Israel's nuclear facility if Israel attacked its nuclear activities, armed forces chief of staff Hassan Firouzabadi said on Friday.
Opinion: Plea to free U.S. hikers in Iran
CNNWashington (CNN) -- When the month of Ramadan began, I received a letter from Laura Fattal, the mother of one of the three young American hikers detained in Iran. In it, Fattal appealed to me, the fir...
Iranian president urges Palestinians to fight on
General SourcesIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged Palestinians to keep up their armed struggle against Israel a day after Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to continue talks on a US-backed peace deal. ...
Iranian opposition leader's home attacked
General SourcesTEHRAN, Iran – Pro-government militiamen attacked the home of an Iranian opposition leader with homemade bombs and beat one of his bodyguards unconscious, an opposition website reported, in an a...
Iran outraged by bogus military interview
General SourcesRai Al-Aam newspaper, Javan newspaper reported Friday. The commander, who said he wished to remain anonymous, was quoted as saying, "If Israel or America, or both of them, target economic and militar...
New Iran sanctions put freeze on assets
Japan TimesTokyo announced additional sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programs Friday, including freezing assets of individuals and organizations related to the work, and suspending new Japanese investme...
U.S. hails Japan's fresh sanctions against Iran over nuclear program+
BreitbartWASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (AP) - (Kyodo)—The U.S. government on Friday hailed additional sanctions imposed by Japan against Iran over its nuclear program, saying they mark "a significant step forward...
Friendlies: China beaten convincingly by Iran
SoccernetChina and Iran tussle for the ball on Friday Yang Xu came close to breaking the deadlock in the 36th minute but he put Yang Hao's dangerous cross over the bar. China's inability to clear their lines ...
Iranian Pro-Government Demonstrators Turn Out for Jerusalem Day
VOAIran Blasts Israeli-Palestinian Talks Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad condemned Israel and the US in a rally marking the annual Quds, or Jerusalem Day. Security was tight and coincided with repo...
Slaying The Dragon-Slayer: The Debate About Anti-Censorship Software In Iran
RadioFreeEuropeYou can see why the media is interested in Austin Heap. His name sounds a bit like a 1970s rock band. He was playing video games at home when he decided to help the people of Iran with his anticensors...
Iranian American's Campaign for Irvine City Council Reinforced by Long Record of Civic Participation
General SourcesOrange County boasts one of the largest Iranian-American communities (many say second only to Los Angeles), and Irvine is at the center of it - geographically, financially and culturally. There are ...
Iran beats China 2-0 in friendly
General SourcesIran's national soccer team has defeated China 2-0 in an international friendly match at the Tianhe Stadium in China. Iran had the upper hand in almost every minute of the game and performed well as t...
Iran eliminated from FIBA World Championship
General Sources) -- Iran basketball team was eliminated from the 2010 FIBA World Championship. In the competition which is underway in Turkey, Iran failed to reach the next round after suffering four losses.
IRAN: Opposition launches new satellite TV channel
General SourcesRASA TV , from Belgium as an alternative news source for discontented Iranians at home and abroad. Ebrahim Nabavi, one of the channel's organizers, is a well-known satirist and former political p...
Iran unveils video games depicting Israeli 'crimes'
General SourcesTEHRAN - Iran's Islamist Basij militia unveiled two new video games depicting Israeli "crimes" on Thursday, on the eve of annual Palestinian solidarity rallies, the official IRNA news ag...
US Welcomes Japanese Sanctions On Iran
Quote.com(RTTNews) - The United States has welcomed the announcement by Japan of new sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program.Additional sanctions announced by Tokyo on Friday, based on U.N. Securi...
Iran could strike Israeli nuclear site if attacked
Arab NewsTEHRAN, Iran: Iran's military chief of staff says Tehran could strike Israel's nuclear facility if the Jewish state were to attack Iran's nuclear sites.
Iran Blasts Israeli-Palestinian Talks
VOAIran Digging Mass Graves For US Troops Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has criticized the relaunched direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, saying the talks are doomed to fail. ...
Iran issues nukes warning to Israel
Independent.ieIran has warned Israel of retaliation against its nuclear facility if the Jewish state attacked its own nuclear sites.Chief of Staff General Hasan Firouzabadi said Iran hoped there would not "be a nee...
Egypt cancels meet after Iran FM accuses Arab leaders of betrayal
HaaretzIranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki accused Arab leaders of 'betraying their nations' by attending relaunch of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in Washington.
Iran too strong for China
FIFAGoals in each half from Andranik and Mohammad Gholami helped Iran beat China 2-0 in a friendly at Zhengzhou Hanghai Stadium.Andranik opened the scoring seven minutes before the break and Gholami doubl...
Iran warns Israel of 'dreadful retribution'
Breaking News.ieIran warned Israel today of retaliation against its nuclear facility if the Jewish state attacked Iranian nuclear sites.Chief of Staff General Hasan Firouzabadi said Iran hoped there would not “be a...
Joy for stoning lawyer as family flees Iran
The AustralianAfter most of the other passengers on the Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul had emerged and left, Fereshteh Halimi and her daughter, Parmida, 7, finally pushed their trolley into the arrivals hall...
Thousands rally for 'Al Quds' Day in Iran
Euro NewsThousands of people have taken to the streets in Iran to mark the annual Al Quds – or Jerusalem – Day. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad joined the throng, using the occasion to urge Palestin...
Egypt protests Iranian comments on peace talks
Boston HeraldIran ’s foreign minister to protest comments in which he accused Arab leaders of betrayal for attending the new round of Mideast peace talks in Washington. Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr M...
Iran: Hojj. Khatami: Compromise talks a treason against Palestinian nation
IMRAHojj. Khatami: Compromise talks a treason against Palestinian nation www.irna.ir/NewsShow.aspx?NID=254679 Tehran, Sept 3, IRNA - Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran, Hojjatoleslam Ahmad Khat...
Iranians mark Quds Day in support of Palestinians
People's DailyThe Iranian people marched to the street Friday in support of the Palestinians as Israel and the Palestinian National Authority restarted direct talks in Washington after such negotiations were halted...
Iran says Mideast peace talks to fail: president
People's DailyIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday that the Middle-East peace talks between Israel and Palestinians are doomed to fail. Ahmadinejad made the remarks addressing a Quds Day rally in Tehra...
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