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Iranians face new Internet curbs before presidential election
Iranians are struggling with slower Internet speeds ahead of an unpredictable presidential election.
Iranians are struggling with slower Internet speeds ahead of an unpredictable presidential election.
17th May, 2013
Iranian cleric says women can’t be president
The semi-official Mehr news agency quotes Yazdi as saying the ''law does not approve'' of a woman in the presidency and a woman on the ballot is ''not allowed.''
The semi-official Mehr news agency quotes Yazdi as saying the ''law does not approve'' of a woman in the presidency and a woman on the ballot is ''not allowed.''
12th May, 2013
Iran border guards kill 10 Afghan migrants: Kabul
Iranian guards shot dead 10 Afghan migrants illegally trying to cross the border from the western province of Herat.
Iranian guards shot dead 10 Afghan migrants illegally trying to cross the border from the western province of Herat.
11th May, 2013
Strong earthquake strikes Iran
The epicentre of the quake was measured at 85 kilometres (52 miles) southeast of the southern town of Minab.
The epicentre of the quake was measured at 85 kilometres (52 miles) southeast of the southern town of Minab.
26th April, 2013
Samsung to block access to app store in Iran
Iranian Samsung mobile app users have been notified about the company revoking their access to the online store as of May 22nd.
Iranian Samsung mobile app users have been notified about the company revoking their access to the online store as of May 22nd.
23rd April, 2013
Tehran rejects Canada Al Qaeda-Iran link as ‘ridiculous’
“We hope Canadian officials show a little wisdom and pay attention to the world's public opinion and intelligence,” Iran's Foreign Minister Ali A. Salehi said.
“We hope Canadian officials show a little wisdom and pay attention to the world's public opinion and intelligence,” Iran's Foreign Minister Ali A. Salehi said.
21st April, 2013
Israel, US see ‘exactly same’ Iran threat: Hagel
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the United States and Israel see ''exactly the same'' threat from Iran, but differ on when it may reach the point of requiring military action.
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the United States and Israel see ''exactly the same'' threat from Iran, but differ on when it may reach the point of requiring military action.
19th April, 2013
Diverse electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency
Due to sectarian division and pluralistic society, the electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency are different from other administrative units of Fata.
Due to sectarian division and pluralistic society, the electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency are different from other administrative units of Fata.
18th April, 2013
Iran’s president slams ‘foreign presence’ in Gulf
Ahmadinejad says that “foreign presence has been the main reason of insecurity in the region'' — an apparent reference to Western nations and the US 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain.
Ahmadinejad says that “foreign presence has been the main reason of insecurity in the region'' — an apparent reference to Western nations and the US 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain.
16th April, 2013
Massive quake kills 34 in Pakistan: officials
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Balochistan's Mashkel area alone has sharply risen to 34, with 80 injured.
The death toll from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Balochistan's Mashkel area alone has sharply risen to 34, with 80 injured.
7th April, 2013
Iran bars Saudi diplomat from leaving over deadly crash
An Iranian citizen was killed in mid-March when a drunk Saudi diplomat's car reportedly hit another vehicle on a expressway in Tehran.
An Iranian citizen was killed in mid-March when a drunk Saudi diplomat's car reportedly hit another vehicle on a expressway in Tehran.
2nd April, 2013
North Korea to restart nuclear reactor
North Korea said that it intended to restart a nuclear reactor closed in 2007 and hinted that it may begin openly enriching weapons-grade uranium at a time of soaring military tensions.
North Korea said that it intended to restart a nuclear reactor closed in 2007 and hinted that it may begin openly enriching weapons-grade uranium at a time of soaring military tensions.
2nd April, 2013
UN General Assembly set to adopt arms treaty
The UN General Assembly is expected to adopt the first global treaty on the conventional arms trade after the 193 member states failed to reach consensus on it last week.
The UN General Assembly is expected to adopt the first global treaty on the conventional arms trade after the 193 member states failed to reach consensus on it last week.
29th March, 2013
Iran, N. Korea, Syria block arms trade treaty
Iran, North Korea and Syria held up agreement on the first global treaty on the $80 billion a year conventional arms trade.
Iran, North Korea and Syria held up agreement on the first global treaty on the $80 billion a year conventional arms trade.
27th March, 2013
Ahmadinejad roadshow: Pitching his political heir
During a celebration last week, to mark the Persian New Year, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad let his favoured aide have the spotlight.
During a celebration last week, to mark the Persian New Year, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad let his favoured aide have the spotlight.
27th March, 2013
Ambassador urges strengthening of democracy: US has no favourites in Pakistan polls
US has no desired outcome from the May 11 elections in Pakistan, says US Ambassador Richard Olson, while stressing the need for strengthening democracy in the friendly nation.
US has no desired outcome from the May 11 elections in Pakistan, says US Ambassador Richard Olson, while stressing the need for strengthening democracy in the friendly nation.
24th March, 2013
US Secretary of State Kerry makes unannounced Iraq visit
US Secretary of State John Kerry made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday.
US Secretary of State John Kerry made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Sunday.
15th March, 2013
Never mind Iran, other countries should sue Hollywood, too
Hollywood, watch out: the British are coming. And this time they’ll have lawyers.
Hollywood, watch out: the British are coming. And this time they’ll have lawyers.
13th March, 2013
Iran plans suing Hollywood over ‘Argo’
Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning ''Argo'' because of the movie's allegedly ''unrealistic portrayal'' of the country, Iranian media reported.
Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning ''Argo'' because of the movie's allegedly ''unrealistic portrayal'' of the country, Iranian media reported.
11th March, 2013
Zardari and Ahmadinejad open pipeline work today
President Asif Ali Zardari is visiting Iran on Monday to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the long-awaited Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline.
President Asif Ali Zardari is visiting Iran on Monday to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the long-awaited Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline.
