Tehran Times80% of IAEA s intelligence comes from U.S., allies, of?cials say
The UN nuclear agency responsible for probing Irans nuclear program depends on the United States and its allies for most of its intelligence, AP reported on Friday.
African leaders open landmark AU summit in Ethiopia
Dozens of African Union leaders met in the Ethiopian capital to mark 50 years since the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), a continent-wide organization that helped liberate Africa from colonial masters.
Sixth night of violence in Sweden
Community patrols and a beefed-up police presence helped to calm violence around Stockholm overnight on Saturday but 20 to 30 cars were still torched in poor immigrant suburbs and serious incidents were reported outside the capital for the ?rst time.
Raid on Bahrain cleric's home draws thousands to sit-in
Tens of thousands of Bahrainis have participated in a sit-in in protest at a raid on a senior Shia cleric's home.
EU arms embargo on Syrian rebels should not be lifted: Austria
Austria has called on the European Union not to lift arms embargo on Syria and instead start a political process to establish peace and security in the Arab country.
France army in key Mali withdrawal
France has begun a key stage of its military withdrawal from Mali, four months after sending troops to push rebels out the north.
Iranian MPs warn about importation of contaminated wheat, rice
On Saturday, two MPs warned the ministers of agriculture and health about the importation of contaminated wheat and rice into the country.
16 children, 1 teacher die in Pakistan bus fire
Sixteen schoolchildren and a teacher burned to death in eastern Pakistan early Saturday when a short-circuit near a leaking gas tank caused their minibus to burst into ?ames, police said.
Russia, China to attend Tehran conference on Syria
Representatives of Russia and China will take part in an international conference on the Syrian crisis to be held in Tehran on Wednesday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein AmirAbdollahian said on Saturday.
Irans UN ambassador welcomes Geneva II conference on Syria
Iran welcomes the convening of Geneva II and is ready to work within the framework set out in Geneva I to ?nd a non-violent solution to the crisis, according to Mohammad Khazaee, the ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, in an exclusive email interview with AlMonitors Andrew Parasiliti.
New computer attacks traced to Iran, U.S. officials claim
U.S. of?cials and corporate security experts examining a new wave of potentially destructive computer attacks striking American corporations, especially energy ?rms, claimed that they have tracked the attacks back to Iran, the New York Times reported on Friday.
Jalili vows to adhere to revolutions ideals if he wins presidency
Iranian presidential candidate Saeed Jalili has said that he will remain faithful to the ideals of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 if elected president next month.
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Russia, China To Attend Tehran Confab on Syria
Russia and China will participate in the upcoming Friends of Syria meeting slated to be held in Tehran, a senior official said on Saturday.
President Launches Dam Construction Project
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad inaugurated the construction phase of a reservoir dam in the western province of Lorestan on Saturday.
312 Rejected Council Hopefuls Qualified
The High Supervisory Board of Elections approved the qualifications of 312 city and rural council hopefuls in Tehran who were initially rejected.
Commander Stresses IRGC Might
A senior military commander stressed the military might of the Islamic Revolutions Guards Corps (IRGC), saying that the IRGC has thousands of missiles which can be used in case of any potential threat against Iran.
Protests Spread Beyond Stockholm
Riots in Sweden spread beyond the capital on Saturday, the sixth straight night of unrest that flared in Stockholms immigrant-dominated suburbs and has sparked a debate over integration in a country long seen as an oasis of peace.
Myanmar Imposes Two-Child Limit on Rohingyas
Authorities in Myanmars western Rakhine state have imposed a two-child limit for Muslim Rohingya families, a policy that does not apply to Buddhists in the area and comes amid accusations of ethnic cleansing in the aftermath of sectarian violence.
Global Economy Sluggish
Global economic growth will continue to be below potential this year, according to a report released by the United Nations that adds that job creation will be vital to spur recovery.
MKO Agents Arrested On Election Job
Iran security forces have arrested a number of people linked to the terrorist Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) on mission to cause turmoil during the upcoming presidential election, a security official said.
Involvement in Cyber Attacks Rejected
Iran dismissed western media claims that the Islamic Republic has been involved in cyber attacks against other countries, calling for the reinforcement of international law to counter cyber-warfare.
Ankara-Damascus Interaction Can End Syria Unrest
Irans Ambassador to Turkey Alireza Bigdeli said the restoration of ties and interaction between Ankara and Damascus can contribute to the settlement of the conflict in Syria.
Defense Minister: No Iranian Military Presence in Syria
Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi categorically denied unfounded reports on Irans military presence in Syria, stressing that Tehran only supports consolidation of peace and tranquility in Syria and the region.
Sharif University Satellite Ready For Orbit Soon
Chancellor of Sharif University of Technology said an indigenous satellite will be launched into orbit soon.
Rezaei Pledges to Safeguard National Interests
Presidential candidate Mohsen Rezaei said he will avoid adventurism in the foreign policy of his government and will strive to defend national interests if he wins the June 14 election.
Aref to Carry Out Extensive Reforms
Presidential hopeful Mohammad-Reza Aref said his government will carry out extensive reforms to achieve sustainable progress in the country.
Rohani Urges Massive Voter Turnout
Presidential contestant Hassan Rohani call for a massive voter turnout in the upcoming presidential to defuse enemy plots.
Jalili Vows Policy of Resistance
Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili said he will pursue a policy of resistance against the West if elected.
Commander: US Witnessing Scientific Collapse
Commander of the Basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi said on Saturday the US no longer has monopoly in many scientific fields since other countries, including Iran, have entered such arenas.
