Tehran TimesAnti-govt. protests continue in Turkey, 1000 arrested
Thousands of Turkish protesters returned to Istanbuls Taksim Square on Sunday evening, a day after police pulled out from the area in the wake of violent anti-government
demonstrations.
To be part of the solution is in the DNA of Indonesians
Indonesia is ready to start playing a greater role on the world stage in helping to promote peace, stability, and progress since to be a part of the solution is in the DNA of
Indonesians, according to Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri O. Thamrin.
Iraq says captures al-Qaeda chemical gas team
Iraq captured a suspected al-Qaeda cell that planned to produce chemical poisons such as mustard gas to attack Iraqi forces and to ship overseas for attacks on Europe and the United States, the government said on Saturday, Reuters reported.
No-?y zone over Syria an act of war: U.S. general
Commander of U.S. Air Force units in Europe and Africa General Philip Breedlove has warned that imposing a no-?y zone over Syria would be an act of war and carry grave risks.
Iran to mark anniversary of Imam Khomeinis passing
Iran is preparing to mark the 24th anniversary of the demise of the late Imam Khomeini, the Founder of the Islamic Republic, which occurs on June 4, and the anniversary of the 15th of Khordad uprising of 1963.
Velayati will not withdraw candidacy in favor of other principlist candidates
The spokesman for the Front of the Followers of the Line of the Imam and the Leader said on Sunday that Ali Akbar Velayati will not withdraw his presidential candidacy in favor of other principlist candidates.
Kyrgyz protesters unblock Canadian gold mine
Protesters have lifted their blockade of a Canadian gold mine in eastern Kyrgyzstan, but their supporters in the south are continuing their siege of a local governor's headquarters, officials said Saturday.
Egypt parliament ruled illegal, but to stay on
Egypt's highest court ruled on Sunday that the nation's legislature and constitutional panel were illegally elected.
Africa keen to strengthen ties with Iran: African ambassadors
In a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad late on Saturday, African ambassadors based in Tehran called for increased ties with the Islamic Republic.
Aref criticizes high health care costs
Pro-reform presidential candidate Mohammad Reza Aref has objected to the fact that citizens have to pay up to 70 percent of their health care costs from their own pockets, vowing to reduce it to 30 percent if elected president.
Velayati promises to curb in?ation within 100 days
Through increasing the domestic production and speeding up the customs clearance process it is possible to curb the high in?ation rate in the country within 100 days, principlist presidential candidate Ali Akbar Velayati says.
Ball is in world powers court to make a deal with Iran
Ali Reza Miryousefi, the head of the press office of the mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, has said that the ball is in world powers court to respond to make a deal with Iran to settle the dispute over is nuclear program.
Rezaei says Iran can resolve economic problems
Independent presidential candidate Mohsen Rezaei said on Saturday that the Iranian nation is able to resolve economic problems and the high inflation rate, which according to the central bank has reached over 30 percent.
Gharazi vows to form anti-in?ation government
Mohammad Gharazi has said that successive governments in Iran have caused inflation in the country through spending more than their revenues, promising to form an anti-inflation government if he is elected president.
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Anti-Govt Protests Spread in Turkey
Thousands of people once again occupied Istanbuls Taksim Square on Sunday, the epicenter of the worst demonstrations in a decade against Turkeys government which have seen almost 1,000 people detained and scores wounded nationwide.
Independent States Should Revive World Peace
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized the current world order, and called on independent states to do their best to restore peace and justice in the world.
Mission of Logistic Warships Successful
Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari voiced pleasure in the success of the first Larak-class logistic combat warships mission in the high seas, and stressed that the Navy will further expand its activities in free waters.
Hopes for Peaceful End to Turkey Unrest
Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Araqchi expressed hope for a peaceful resolution of the recent unrest in Turkey.
Security High For Election
Judiciary spokesman and Prosecutor-General Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejeii underlined the preparedness of the Iranian intelligence and security forces to confront enemys plots during the upcoming presidential election in June.
Non-Oil Exports Near $2b
Non-oil exports, excluding gas condensates, exceeded $1.96 billion during March 21-April 20.
Africa Net Creditor To World
Over the past three decades, Africa has functioned as a net creditor to the rest of the world, the result of a cumulative outflow of nearly a trillion and a half dollars from the continent.
President Inaugurates Longest Road Tunnel
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad inaugurated the first phase of the biggest and longest road tunnel on Sunday in the northern province of Mazandaran.
Afghans Cautioned Against Border Incursions
Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman Janan Mosazai called on Afghan citizens to avoid entering Iran illegally.
Iranian Diplomats Alive in Israeli Jails
Maryam Mojtahedzadeh, the wife of one of the four Iranian diplomats kidnapped in Lebanon in 1982, said evidence supports the belief that the diplomats are still alive and are detained in secret Israeli jails.
Afghan MPs Slam Anti-Iran Protest Rally
A group of Afghan lawmakers denounced a recent rally outside the Iranian Embassy in Kabul in which participants chanted insulting slogans against Tehran and Iranian officials.
Aref Outlines Economic Plan
Reformist candidate Mohammad Reza Aref vowed to put forth a comprehensive plan for the economy if he is elected Irans next president.
Rezaei: Iranian Nation Has Weathered Sanctions
Presidential candidate Mohsen Rezaei said the Iranian nation has weathered the hardships of economic sanctions imposed by the West.
Gharazi: All-Out Ties With Nations on Agenda
Presidential hopeful Mohammad Gharazi said if he wins the upcoming presidential race, he will establish all-out relations with countries that do not seek to undermine the nations national interests.
Qalibaf: Mismanagement Biggest Danger for Iran
Presidential contestant Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the biggest danger threatening resource-rich Iran is mismanagement.
Rohani: Extremist Views Pervade Economic Issues
Presidential contestant Hassan Rohani said the current state of the national economy is the outcome of extremist views on economic, cultural, social and political issues.
Velayati to Use Experts If Elected
Presidential nominee Ali-Akbar Velayati said he plans to benefit from the services of experts as well as top managers and consultants in his future administration.
Jalili: West Admits Iran Role in Settling Issues
Presidential candidate Saeed Jalili said the West has frequently acknowledged that regional issues, especially the Syria unrest, cannot be settled without Irans help.
