Tehran TimesTurnout high in Irans presidential poll
Iranians went to the polls on Friday to cast their ballots in a presidential election that was mainly a contest between centrist and principlist candidates.
Obama approves sending weapons to Syrian rebels
U.S. President Barack Obama has authorized sending weapons to foreign-backed militants ?ghting against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. o?cials said Thursday.
1000s of Houthis protest Yemeni security forces excesses
Thousands of Yemenis have demonstrated in the capital Sanaa to protest against the killings of fellow Shias at the hands of security forces, calling for the overthrow of the president and national security apparatus.
Afghan governor says NATO airstrike kills 3
The governor of an eastern province in Afghanistan alleged on Thursday that an overnight NATO airstrike killed three civilians and wounded seven there, a claim the US-led coalition ?atly denied.
Gunmen kill election candidate in Iraq
Iraqi officials say gunmen have killed a provincial election candidate in a driveby-shooting in a restive northern city.
NSA leaker Snowden not welcome in UK
The British government has warned airlines around the world not to allow Edward Snowden, who leaked information on top-secret U.S. government surveillance programs, to ?y to the United Kingdom.
Iran calls on Canada to adopt rational approach
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has called on Canadian officials to take a rational and wise approach toward Iran.
Iran denies its foreign minister proposed talks with U.S.
Iran has denied a report published by Reuters claiming that the countrys Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi had proposed wide-ranging talks with Washington.
Politicians comment on presidential election outcome
In separate interviews with the Mehr News Agency on Friday, a number of Iranian political ?gures commented on the outcome of the presidential election which was held on the same day.
Iran has not made a decision to build a nuclear weapon: U.S. defense secretary
Iran has not made a decision to build a nuclear weapon, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Sta?, told a Senate panel on Tuesday.
Iran envoy to Lebanon warns against enemy plots to divide Muslims
Irans ambassador to Lebanon has warned against enemies schemes to sow religious discord among Muslims, urging the Islamic world to remain vigilant and united against such plots.
Iran Daily
Millions Go to Polls To Create Political Epic
Millions of Iranian voters cast their ballots in Irans 11th presidential election to elect a new president from among six candidates.
No Clear Result After Turkish PM, Protesters Meet
A meeting between Turkeys prime minister and representatives of anti-government protesters ended early Friday without a clear resolution on how to end the occupation of a central Istanbul park that has become a flashpoint for the largest political crisis of his 10-year rule.
Explosion at Louisiana Chemical Plant Kills 1, Injures 73
An explosion and fire killed one person and injured 73 at the Williams Olefins chemical plant in Geismar, Louisiana, on Thursday, unsettling an industrial town where authorities ordered people to remain indoors for hours to avoid the billowing smoke.
Developing Countries Eye Renewables
Emerging economies such as Mexico and India are shifting energy investments into renewable resources while industrialized countries hesitate, noted two new United Nations reports released on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya.
Iranians Take Part in Elections
Millions of Iranians went to the polls for presidential, and city and rural council elections with nearly 50.5 million people eligible to vote.
