29 Mar 2024
Thursday 23 May 2013 - 16:51
Story Code : 29689

Iran English language newspaper headlines on Thursday, 23-05-2013

Iran Daily
 
Ahmadinejad to Pursue GC Decision on Mashaei
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad pledged to pursue the Guardian Council (GC)s decision not to approve his top aide, Esfandiar Rahim-Mashaei, as a candidate for next months presidential election.

 
UN Representative Outlines Cooperation With Iran
The areas in which the United Nations (UN) in Iran is primarily focused on are development and providing humanitarian assistance--especially for refugees, said the UN resident coordinator and resident representative of UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Iran.

 
No Link to Spies Held in Saudi Arabia
Iran on Wednesday denied any link to members of a spying ring detained by Saudi Arabia, according to Iranian media.

 
Eight Presidential Hopefuls Named
Irans constitutional supervisory body, the Guardian Council, qualified eight hopefuls for the upcoming presidential race slated for June 14.

 
Millions Falling Into Poverty in Italy
Millions of Italians cannot afford to heat their homes properly or eat meat as their country is racked by recession and soaring unemployment, said a report which found the number of people considered seriously deprived had doubled in the past two years.

 
Syrians Will Purge Country of Terrorists
Despite efforts by western states and Israel to create chaos in Syria, the defense minister said Syrians will purge their country of terrorists.

 
Amano: Iran Has No Atomic Weapons
Director General of the IAEA Yukiya Amano says Iran continues its nuclear energy activities in a quite steady manner.

 
World Needs 31m Jobs Annually
The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that a total of 470 million new jobs, or about 32 million jobs per year, will be needed to provide employment to the worlds working age population in the 15 years from 2015 to 2030.

 
China: Iran Influential in Settling Syria Crisis
China once again underlined Irans influential role in resolving the Syrian crisis, countering US objections to Tehrans involvement.

 
5 New Military Products Unveiled
Iran unveiled five new military products in a ceremony in the Iranian capital Tehran, the Defense Ministry announced.

 
US Fearful of War With Iran
Commander of Irans Basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi has downplayed the US and its allies war rhetoric against Iran, saying they dont dare attack Iran because they have no hope of victory in such a war.

 
Top Clerics Urge Hopefuls To Respect Law
Religious figures and senior seminary scholars in the holy city of Qom asked presidential hopefuls to abide by the law when the Guardian Council publishes the list of approved candidates for June 14 election.

 
Foreign Ministry Extends Condolences Over US Tornado
Iran has extended condolences to the American nation following the death of dozens of people in a massive tornado that ripped through parts the US state of Oklahoma.

 
Quakes Hit Hormuzgan, Fars Provinces
An earthquake measuring 4.8 degrees on the Richter scale jolted Goharan in the southern province of Hormuzgan early Wednesday.

 
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