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Mousavi’s wife says Iran gov’t illegitimate Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:37PMTEHRAN - The wife of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi called the government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad “illegitimate”, the reformist Kaleme website reported on Thursday.
Curbs on Media, Internet Use Rise Worldwide, U.S. Report Says Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:21PMSuppression of freedom of expression through crackdowns on the media and on Internet use rose last year, including in China, Iran and Russia, according to the U.S. State Department’s annual report on human rights.
Curbs on Media, Internet Rise Worldwide, U.S. Says (Update1) Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:15PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Crackdowns on the media and on Internet use rose last year in China, Iran, Russia and other nations in an effort by governments to clamp down on dissent, according to the annual U.S. report on human rights.
Dangerous Foreign Influences Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:03AMMarch 11, 2010: The popular anger against the government is still growing, and still backed by a minority of the population. While most Iranians are unhappy with the economy and how the country is run, most (about 55 percent) consider the current government legitimate.
US says Iran human rights record "degenerated" Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:55AMThe United States charged Thursday that Iran's already poor human rights record had "degenerated" in 2009, particularly with a security crackdown after disputed presidential elections.
Ahmadinejad advisor warns against West 'soft war' Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:52AMA senior professor of International Relations has called on the Iranian government to prepare a strategy to counter the "soft warfare" launched by the US.
U.S. says Iran rights worsen, cites Sri Lanka abuses Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:45AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran's human rights record "degenerated" with a crackdown after its disputed June election while Sri Lanka and Tamil Tigers committed abuses against civilians last year, the United States said on Thursday.
Ahmadinejad plans Afghan visit Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:20AMTEHRAN - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad plans to travel to Afghanistan on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, a day after the United States accused the Islamic state of a "double game" in its neighbour.
'Iran will help Zimbabwe fight Western sanctions' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:22PMIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran will help Zimbabwe as much as possible in view of the sanctions imposed on Harare by the West.
Petraeus warns Iran becoming 'thugocracy' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:05PMWashington (AFP) March 7, 2010 - General David Petraeus, the head of US Central Command, warned Sunday that Iran is becoming a "thugocracy" in attempts to suppress popular anger over last year's contested presidential vote results.
Iran: Budget With Cuts Is Approved by Parliament Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:03PMSome lawmakers criticized President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s 2010-11 budget, saying planned cuts in subsidies could set off runaway inflation.
For Iran, Enriching Uranium Only Gets Easier Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:42PMMaking the leap from reactor-grade nuclear fuel to bomb-grade is like the rich getting richer: really fast.
Petraeus warns Iran becoming 'thugocracy' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:39PMby Staff Writers Washington (AFP) March 7, 2010 General David Petraeus, the head of US Central Command, warned Sunday that Iran is becoming a "thugocracy" in attempts to suppress popular anger over last year's contested presidential vote results.
Iran steps up pressure on journalists Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:25PMIranians who work for foreign media come under threat Etemaad, Iran's most prominent reformist daily paper, was closed along with two weekly publications, Irandokht and Sina, a week ago today. Since the disputed election in June, Iran has shut eight newspapers and has imprisoned more than 100 journalists and bloggers. At least 65 remain in jail – more than any country has imprisoned since 1996 ...
Mike's Mail Bag: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:48PMTYLER - Michael Wesp wants to hear your thoughts on today's issue, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the 9/11 attacks were a hoax.
McChrystal, Afghans Set Sights on Kandahar for Next Offensive Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:56PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal and his civilian and Afghan counterparts are laying the groundwork for an offensive in the Taliban heartland city of Kandahar designed to step up pressure on the rebels.
For Iran, Enriching Uranium Only Gets Easier Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:37PMIn the Iranian desert, at a sprawling industrial site ringed by barbed wire and antiaircraft guns, a shift in the enrichment of uranium is producing global jitters because it could shorten Iran’...
GailForce: Week in Review – Iraq/Iran/Greatest Generation Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:24PMIt was an interesting week. The Iraqis voted in a nationwide election, Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, called 9/11 a “big lie” and the death of a beloved relative along with the sight of U.S. veterans returning to Iwo Jima for a 65th reunion caused me to stop and reminisce about the achievements of the Greatest [...]
Ahmadinejad Calls 9/11 Attacks A 'Big Fabrication' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:26PMIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday called the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States a “big fabrication” that was used to justify the U.S. war on terrorism, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Somali pirates free Thai fishing vessel Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:01PMLondon, March 8 (DPA) Somali pirates released a Thai fishing vessel Sunday after a ransom was paid, the European Union's anti-piracy mission said.
9/11 was 'big lie' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:42PM(CNN) -- Two days before his official trip to Afghanistan, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a "big lie" intended to pave the way for ...
Iran faces steep gasoline troubles Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:49AMA senior Iranian oil official said Sunday that stiffer gasoline rationing imposed late last year has failed to reduce domestic demand, an acknowledgment that reflects the OPEC nation's economic struggles as it faces possible new sanctions.
Iranian president: 9/11 was 'big lie' Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:44AMTwo days before his official trip to Afghanistan, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a "big lie" intended to pave the way for the invasion of a war-torn nation, according to Iranian state media.
Iran's Ahmadinejad to visit Afghanistan Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:27AMIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to travel to neighbouring Afghanistan for talks with his counterpart Hamid Karzai, according to news reports.
Biden to try to boost Middle East peace prospects Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:00AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama dispatches his vice president to the Middle East on Sunday to try to build support for reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks despite deep scepticism on both sides.
Biden to try to boost Middle East peace prospects Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:59AMWASHINGTON, March 7 — US President Barack Obama dispatches his vice-president to the Middle East today to try to build support for reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks despite deep scepticism on both sides. Iran is also a top issue for Israelis, many of whom see Obama’s focus on diplomacy and targeted sanctions to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme as wishful thinking. An Israeli Cabinet ...
Arabia: Inshallah, Obama Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:53AMThe Saudi foreign minister, Prince Saud al-Faisal, laments the need for less talk and more peace in the region.
In the news Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:50AMMahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian president who has questioned the official U.S. version of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, again raised the topic during an address to Intelligence Ministry staff, saying, “Sept. 11 was a big lie and a pretext for the war on terror and a prelude to invading Afghanistan.”
Iranian president to visit Afghanistan Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:16AMTehran - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Afghanistan, the Mehr news agency reported Sunday. Ahmadinejad will start the one-day visit on Monday and confer with his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai on bilateral and international issues,...
Ahmadinejad calls 9/11 a "big lie" Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:26AMIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday called the official version of the Sept. 11 attacks a "big lie" used by the U.S. as an excuse for the war on terror, state media reported.
Iran's Ahmadinejad calls Sept 11 "big fabrication" Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:00AMTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday called the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States a "big fabrication" that was used to justify the U.S. war on terrorism, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Ahmadinejad sees end of capitalism Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:52AMIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the capitalist system, which has been established by Israel is inching towards its end.
Iran's Ahmadinejad calls Sept 11 "big fabrication" Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:06AMTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday called the September 11 attacks on the United States a "big fabrication" that was used to justify the U.S. war on terrorism, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Iran’s Ahmadinejad calls Sept 11 ‘big fabrication’ Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:44AMTEHRAN, March 6 — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday called the Sept 11 attacks on the United States a “big fabrication” that was used to justify the US war on terrorism, the official IRNA news agency reported. Ahmadinejad, who often rails against the West and Israel, made the comment in a meeting with Intelligence Ministry personnel. It came amid escalating tension in the long ...
Russian pilots to be replaced with nationals - Iranian transport minister Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:01AMRussian commercial pilots flying for Iranian airlines have to leave the country within two months, the Fars news agency quoted Iranian Transport Minister Hamid Behbahani as saying on Saturday.
Iran gives Russia pilots two months to leave-report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:32AMTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has given Russian commercial pilots working in the Islamic Republic two months to leave the country as it has no need for them, Transport Minister Hamid Behbahani was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Iran bars Karoubi son from travelling to UK - website Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:47AMTEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian authorities prevented a son of prominent opposition figure Mehdi Karoubi from leaving the country for London and confiscated his passport, Karoubi's website reported on Saturday.
Ahmadinejad: Turkey's role key to regional stability Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:12AMIran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Turkey's global stature has gained prominence due to the wise policies its leader and officials have adopted.
Slain journalist's son slams PM in letter Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:51PMThe son of slain Iranian-Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi sent a stinging letter Friday to the prime minister criticizing the federal government's handling of the seven-year-old case.
IDF Facebook Reminder: Do NOT Poke Mahmoud Ahmadinejad [Image Cache] Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:11PM# imagecache To prevent any more raids being blown over Facebook status updates , Israeli Defense Forces higher-ups have put these posters around bases to make very clear that soldiers should not be friending enemies of the state. Noted! More »
The Iranian Regime: What You Need to Know Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:53PMState Sponsor of Terror: Iran has been on the State Department's list of state sponsors of terrorism since the list's inception and is seen as the world's foremost state sponsor of terrorism.
Iran stops opposition leader's son flying to Britain: report Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:00PMTEHRAN (AFP) - The Iranian authorities prevented a son of opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi from travelling to London on Friday by seizing his passport at Tehran airport, Karroubi's website reported.
Over-the-top summit Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:53AMEight days after Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns visited Damascus, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived for the third time since he came to power. But this visit was unlike any other because it was accompanied by exaggerated sound bites and bold anti-US language.
Iran Defence And Security Report Q2 2010 - New Market Report Published Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:38AMThe Iranian economy has passed through the bottom of the economic cycle, although in line with our outlook for the global economy as a whole we expect the recovery to be relatively weak.
Ahmadinejad says athletes, not bombs, are Iran's future Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:06AMIranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced on Friday a substantial increase in the country's funding for sports, saying athletes were the future of the country, not nuclear weapons.
TECHPRO Stories Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:14AMNews | 05 Mar 2010 : The Pentagon has authorised the use Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites across the US military, saying the benefits of social media outweighed security concerns.
Middle East Peace: Ground Truths, Challenges Ahead, Robert Malley Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:57AMRead speech
Iran's FM urges proactive, innovative diplomacy Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:57AMIran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki urges the country's envoys to foreign states to adopt proactive diplomacy and innovative approaches in their interactions with other nations.
Mostly Hope Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:13AMhttp://www.JewishWorldReview.com | After more than a year in office, the Obama foreign policy based on hope has run its course. Time after time, the administration has pursued a policy of pre-emptive concession rather than hard bargaining, with predictable results.
Mostly Hope Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:00AMAfter more than a year in office, the Obama foreign policy based on hope has run its course.