Tehran TimesMeeting of ECO energy andoil ministers opens in Tehran
The third meeting of energy and oil ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization opened in Tehran on Monday.
Iran will not assume more nuclear obligations
Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Fereydoun Abbasi has said that Tehran will not take on more obligations in nuclear talks than what it has already assumed.
Pakistani Shias mourn as bomb death toll hits 48
Shia Muslims in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi demanded government protection on Monday from a wave of violence that has targeted the minority sect, a day after a massive bombing in the city killed 45 people.
Scientists say baby born with HIV apparently cured
A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday, describing the case of a child fromMississippiwho's now 2 and has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection.
Taliban may launch political party: source
The Afghan Taliban have been considering a political solution to end a decade-long conflict in Afghanistan, a senior Taliban leader has revealed.
Pakistan must act decisively on anti-Shia terrorism: MP
Iranian MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi has asked the Pakistani government to expedite its efforts to arrest the anti-Shia terrorists operating in the country.
Pakistans Malala Yousafzai among Nobel prize nominees
Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls' education is a wild card entry for this year's Nobel Peace prize, with the leaders of Colombia and Myanmar among likely candidates for the award.
Mehmanparast dismisses Canadian FMs remarks on Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
Iran on Monday dismissed the recent remarks of Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird about the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, advising Canada against becoming a threat to world peace.
Iranian warships dock in China
The Iranian Navys 24th fleet of warships has docked in the Chinese port of Zhanjiang, which is located in southwest China, the deputy commander of the Navy announced on Monday.
Iran rejects PGCC claims of Iran interference
Iran on Monday dismissed the most recent statement of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council as an act of interference, calling on the PGCC to take the realities on the ground into consideration.
IAEA committed to constructive dialogue with Iran: Amano
The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday that the agency is committed to engaging in constructive dialogue with Iran.
Kerry says there is time to resolve Iran nuclear issue if Iranians are serious
There is time to resolve the dispute over Irans nuclear program providing that the Iranians are serious, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said in Riyadh on Monday.
Almaty talks were a step forward: diplomat
The latest round of nuclear talks between Iran the 5+1 group (the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia, And Germany) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, were a step forward, an Iranian Foreign Ministry official said.
Possible presidential candidate hopes economic problems will be resolved
Hassan Rohani, who has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the June 14 presidential election, has expressed hope that the economic problems facing the country would be resolved through utilizing the capabilities of Iranian experts.
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Rial Rebounds After Nuclear Talks
The Iranian currency jumped about 10 percent against the US dollar because of apparent government intervention and a positive tone at nuclear talks in Almaty between Iran and world powers, currency websites and Iranian media reported on Monday.
Leader Stipulates Presenting Islamic-Iranian Model
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for public debates on presenting Islamic-Iranian model of progress to world.
Palestine Axis Of Unity Among Muslims
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili said Palestine is the axis of unity among Muslim countries.
Pakistanis Mourn Shiite Victims
Members of Pakistans Shiite community were digging Monday through the rubble of a massive car bombing in Karachi looking for loved ones as the death toll from the blast the day before reached 45, a Pakistani doctor said.
United to Welcome Ronaldo
Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo can expect a rousing Old Trafford welcome on Tuesday before his former Manchester United team mates use a newfound defensive solidity to try to make those the last Champions League cheers he hears this season.
ECO States Push For More Cooperation
Eleven countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) have agreed to make a decisive push to expand their mutual business and boost cooperation in such key sectors as investment flows, trade, energy and logistical infrastructure.
Spanish Registered Jobless Surpasses 5m
Registered unemployment in Spain surpassed five million in February, labor ministry data released Monday showed, as the eurozones fourth-largest economy contracted and the government imposed steep spending cuts.
5 Egyptians KilledIn Port Said Clashes
Thousands took to the streets in the Egyptian canal city of Port Said on Monday for the funeral procession of three people killed in overnight clashes with police, live television images showed.
Long Lines at Kenya Vote
Multiple attacks against security forces in Kenya on Monday killed at least 12 people as Kenyans waited in long lines to cast ballots five years after more than 1,000 people died in election-related violence.
IAEA Urges Continuation Of Talks
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Yukiya Amano Monday urged the need for continuation of Iran-IAEA talks to finalize a structured approach to clear remaining concerns over Tehrans peaceful nuclear activities.
Banking Systems Role in Thwarting Sanctions Appreciated
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday appreciated the support of the banking system in thwarting sanctions.
Majlis Ratification of AMIA Agreement Necessary
A recent agreement between Iran and Argentina to set up a truth commission to investigate the 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing must be first ratified by the Iranian parliament (Majlis), says the Iranian deputy foreign minister.
Speaker for Expansion of Croatia Ties
Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, in a meeting with the head of Croatia-Iran Parliamentary Friendship Group Mladen Novak, called for the expansion of ties in all fields.
Iran, Iraq to Implement Cooperation Accords
Iran and Iraq plan to implement a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a bid to boost cooperation in security, political and cultural fields.
Normalized Relations With Egypt Sought
Head of Irans Interest Section in Egypt Mojtaba Amani said Tehran seeks to normalize relations with Egypt following the overthrow of former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak.
