Tehran TimesIsraeli warplanes bomb Syria
Israeli warplanes bombarded areas in and around the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday, setting off a series of explosions and leaving several people dead and injured, Syrian state media reported.
Sepahan wins Irans Hazfi Cup in penalty shootout
Sepahan defeated Persepolis in Irans Hazfi Cup at Tehrans packed Azadi Stadium on Sunday.
Bahrain court sentences 31 protesters to 15 years in prison
A defense lawyer in Bahrain says a court has sentenced 31 protesters to 15 years in prison each for roles in firebomb attacks against security forces during an anti government demonstration last year.
Hegemons oppose nations with potential to go global: Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has described Iran-India relations as friendly and deep-rooted, saying the two nations have common views on a range of historical and cultural issues.
UK parliament deputy speaker quizzed over rape
The deputy speaker of the Commons, Nigel Evans, was arrested this weekend on suspicion of rape and sexual assault, but said on Sunday the allegations against him were "completely false".
Seven U.S. troops killed in two separate Afghan attacks
Seven U.S. soldiers and a member of the NATO-led coalition were killed on Saturday in one of the deadliest days for Americans and other foreign troops in Afghanistan in recent months, as the Taliban continued attacks as part of their spring offensive.
Malaysia's ruling coalition takes early lead in poll results
Malaysia's ruling coalition won the early results on Sunday in an election that could weaken or even end its 56-year rule, with the majority of seats yet to be decided as it faces an opposition pledging to clean up politics and end race-based policies.
Majlis approves Abbasi as labor minister
Asadollah Abbasi won the Iranian parliaments vote of approval as labor minister on Sunday.
Iran slams Israeli-Palestinian land swap plan
The Iranian Foreign Ministry slammed on Saturday a revised Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative put forward by the Arab League, calling it a follow-up to previous aggressive plots by the Zionist regime.
Iran unveils indigenous simulator for Bell 214 helicopter
An indigenous flight simulator for the Bell 214 helicopter was unveiled in a ceremony held in Tehran on Sunday.
Iran manufactures new submarine
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says Iran has manufactured a new indigenous submarine, which will be launched in the near future.
U.S. gave Israel green light for airstrike on Syria: Iran
The Iranian defense minister said on Sunday that the United States had given Israel the green light to carry out airstrikes on Syria.
Iranian students to hold demo over desecration of sahabas tomb in Syria
Iranian students plan to gather in front of the United Nations office in Irans capital, Tehran, on Monday to protest the desecration of a revered site belonging to a Shia Muslim figure by the militants in Syria.
Iran, Egypt reiterate call for political solution to Syrian crisis
In a telephone conversation, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Kamel Amr emphasized that a political solution should be found to the crisis in Syria, Iranian media reported on Sunday.
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Israel Launches Assault on Syria With US Green Light
Syria says the Israeli regime has launched a new assault on the country, targeting a research center in a suburb of the capital, Damascus, following heavy losses of Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups at the hands of the Syrian army.
President: Hegemons Oppose Nations With Potential to Go Global
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad described Iran-India relations as friendly and deep-rooted, saying the two nations have common views on a range of historical and cultural issues.
Army Unveils New Helicopter Simulator
Armys Ground Forces unveiled a new indigenous simulator for Bell 214 helicopter, presenting the forces latest achievement in the simulation field.
IME Export Transactions Up
Export transactions of Bourse Organization grew by 17 percent and reached $1.9 billion in the last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2013), said managing director of Iran Merchandile Exchange (IME).
11 Dead in Mogadishu Bomb Blast
Around 11 people were killed Sunday when a suicide attacker rammed a car laden with explosives into a government convoy at a busy junction in the Somali capital, police said.
Malaysians Vote in 13th General Election
Malaysians voted on Sunday in an election that could weaken or even end the rule of the worlds longest-ruling coalition, which faces a stiff challenge from an opposition pledging to clean up politics and end race-based policies.
UK Families Struggle To Pay Food Bills
One in five British households have been forced to borrow money or use savings in order to cover their food bills in April, a new research shows.
Iranian, Egyptian FMs Discuss Regional Issues
Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has discussed regional developments, particularly the crisis in Syria, with his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Kamel Amr.
2 Azeri Nationals Arrested
Two Azeri nationals have been detained for illegal activities, an official with the Iranian Foreign Ministry says.
Narcotics Seizure in Khorasan
Irans drug combat squads have seized more than one ton of narcotics in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi in the current Iranian year (started March 21), a provincial police chief announced on Sunday.
Minister Backs Ties With Baku
Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi deplored attempts by certain parties to sow discord between Tehran and Baku, and stressed that the Islamic Republic will not allow enemies to harm its relations with neighboring countries.
Subsidies Reform Major Economic Development
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has praised the countrys subsidies reform plan, describing it as the start of a major economic development in Iran.
Foreign Ministry Denounces ALs Palestine Land Swap Plan
Foreign Ministry has condemned a land swap proposal put forward by an Arab League committee on Palestine.
Tehran Raps Israeli Aggression on Syria
Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast condemned the Israeli military aggression against Syria, urging regional countries to stand up against Tel Aviv.
