Tehran TimesIran celebrates Armed Forces Day
Iran commemorated National Armed Forces Day on Thursday at a ceremony attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a number of high-ranking military officials.
Assad says West will pay for backing Al-Qaeda in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused the West on Wednesday of supporting Al-Qaeda militants and warned they would turn against their backers and strike in the heart of Europe and the United States.
1 Boston bombing suspect dead, manhunt under way for 2nd
A Thursday night police chase and shootout left one Boston Marathon bombing suspect dead and another on the run, U.S. police here said, as residents of the still-grieving city were ordered by officials to shelter in place while the manhunt continues. One police officer was killed and another was seriously wounded during the violent spree.
Pakistan police take Musharraf into custody
Pakistani police took former president Pervez Musharraf into custody on Friday to face allegations he over- stepped his powers while in office, marking a dramatic break with a political culture in which military rulers have remained untouchable.
Protesters call for purging Egypts judiciary
Thousands of supporters of Egypts president have taken to the streets of Cairo, calling on him to cleanse the judiciary.
Halt to genocide trial in Guatemala is blow to victims: UN
The United Nations human rights office voiced alarm on Friday at the suspension of the genocide trial of former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt, calling it a blow to victims of atrocities who have waited decades for justice.
Iran, Switzerland, Syria discuss humanitarian aid to Syrian people
Iranian, Swiss, and Syrian officials held a trilateral meeting in Tehran on Wednesday in which they explored ways to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Syrian people.
Former senior U.S. officials, experts criticize White Houses Iran policy
A panel of former senior American officials and outside experts, including several who recently left the Obama administration, issued a surprisingly critical assessment of American diplomacy toward Iran on Wednesday, urging President Obama to become far more engaged and to reconsider the likelihood that harsh sanctions will drive Tehran to concessions, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Official dismisses G8 statement about Irans missile, nuclear programs
Irans Foreign Ministry on Wednesday dismissed the recent statement issued by G8 foreign ministers about the countrys nuclear and missile programs.
Ahmadinejad attends Venezuelan presidential inauguration
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had visited Caracas to participate in the inauguration ceremony of Venezuelan president- elect Nicolas Maduro on Friday.
No deal reached with IAEA for new talks: Iran
Iran has rejected reports about an agreement reached by Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a new round of talks, Press TV has learned.
Kerry asks for patience on Iran sanctions before election
Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday asked senators pressing for tougher sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program to be patient, saying there is uncertainty in the Islamic republic two months before its June 14 election.
Iran will never give up right to peaceful nuclear energy: official
Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad-Mehdi Akhondzadeh has asserted the countrys right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
