Tehran Times
Iran plans to issue $10b in bonds to finance oil and gas projects
The Iranian Oil Ministry plans to issue $10 billion worth of bonds to finance oil and gas projects in the next Iranian calendar year, which begins on March 21.
Yemeni forces kill one, injure four protesters
Yemeni security forces shot and killed one activist and wounded at least four other people on Saturday during clashes with southern separatists who had blocked roads and attacked police, medics and witnesses said.
Ankara protesters say ‘Kerry get out’
An anti-US demonstration has been held outside the Turkish prime minister’s office in Ankara to protest against the official visit of US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is in the country to coordinate plans to support militants fighting the Syrian government.
Iran, Syria condemn U.S. decision to aid Syrian opposition
Iran and Syria on Saturday condemned the United States’ recent decision to provide non-military aid to Syrian opposition groups.
Congo government troops retake territory left by rebels
Congolese government troops have re-occupied eastern towns for the first time in eight months after rebels weakened by an internal power struggle withdrew and turned their weapons on each other.
First hand transplant operation conducted in Iran
For the first time a hand transplant has been done successfully in Iran.
Russian protesters: America, hands off our children
Thousands of people marched through Moscow on Saturday in an orderly show of support for a ban on adoptions of Russian children by Americans, echoing President Vladimir Putin’s demands for better care for Russian orphans in their homeland.
Argentine president defends AMIA deal with Iran
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez has defended an agreement between Iran and Argentina to set up an international “truth commission” to investigate the bombing of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) building in Buenos Aires in 1994 that killed 85 people, the Buenos Aires Herald reported on Friday.
U.S., EU sanctions, the main culprit in vital medicine shortages in Iran: article
The main culprit responsible for shortages in life-saving medicines in Iran are the U.S. and European sanctions that regulate financial transactions with Iran, according to an article published on the website of the New York Times on Friday.
Senators say U.S. must support Israel in any military action against Iran
A group of bipartisan senators are promoting legislation promising Israel U.S. support if the former chooses to attack Iran on its own, Ynetnews reported on Friday.
UN officials urge relocation of MKO members outside Iraq
Senior United Nations officials on Friday stressed the need to redouble efforts to resettle residents of a camp of an anti-Iranian terrorist organization near the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, which was the scene of recent attacks, and to find durable solutions for them outside of Iraq, according to UN News Centre.
Glencore bartered with firm linked to Iran nuclear program: report
Commodities giant Glencore supplied thousands of tons of alumina to an Iranian firm that has provided aluminum to Iran’s nuclear program, intelligence and diplomatic sources told Reuters.
Iran Daily
President Highlights Role of Media
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad highlighted the role of media in public life, stressing accurate and prompt coverage of news as a way to attract and maintain people’s trust.
Iran, Syria Condemn US Aid to Terrorists
Iran and Syria on Saturday condemned a move by the United States to give non-lethal aid to terrorists fighting against the Syrian government, blaming Washington of double standards.
World Powers Drop Fordo Demand
The New York Times has reported that the world powers during recent nuclear talks in Almaty, Kazakhstan withdrew from their earlier demand to close Iran’s Fordo nuclear facilities near the central city of Qom.
Protest Against NATO Missiles as Kerry Visits Turkey
An anti-US demonstration was held outside the Turkish prime minister’s office in Ankara to protest against the official visit of US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is in the country to coordinate plans to support militants fighting the Syrian government.
‘Eagle-Beaked Turtle’ Helps Safeguard Human Life
‘Eagle-Beaked Turtle’ is the name of a canvas by Naeemeh Naeemaei, installed at Ramsar Hotel, marking the Regional Asian Session of the Ramsar Convention from February 26-28.
Syrian Forces Take Aleppo’s Key Village
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s forces seized a village southeast of the city of Aleppo on Friday, reopening a supply line to the country’s biggest city where they have been battling rebels for eight months, a monitoring group said.
Eurozone Unemployment Hits Record
Official data painted a far from encouraging picture of the European economy, with unemployment running at record and unacceptable highs in the eurozone while inflation fell sharply, highlighting the weakness of consumer demand.
Iran’s World Volleyball Ranking Up
The Islamic Republic of Iran has moved one step up in the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) junior and youth world rankings for women, standing at the 38th place in the world.
President to Visit Pakistan This Month
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is slated to visit Islamabad in March to attend a ceremony to inaugurate the construction of the Pakistani sector of the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline, Fars News Agency reported.
British Envoy for Continuation of P5+1 Talks
Permanent Representative of the UK to the United Nations Mark Lyall Grant Saturday called for continuation of negotiations between Iran and P5+1 in a bid to find a solution to the current nuclear standoff between the two sides.
NAM Reaffirms Tehran’s Nuclear Rights
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) issued its 45th statement in support of the nuclear rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Lebanon Appreciative of Iran’s Syria Peace Efforts
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman on Saturday appreciated Iran’s endeavors to help solve Syrian crisis through peaceful means.
President to Visit Pakistan This Month
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is slated to visit Islamabad in March to attend a ceremony to inaugurate the construction of the Pakistani sector of the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline, Fars News Agency reported.
Saddam Allies Will Share Same Fate
A senior military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that supporters of the deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, particularly his regional allies, will face the same fate.
West Sanctions, an Act of War
An American political activist said the West’s move to impose sanctions on Iran is a criminal act of war aimed at taking revenge on the Iranian nation for their perseverance to assert their rights.