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Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:43

190 countries cast votes in favor of Iran’s anti-violence proposal at UN General Assembly

Some 190 countries on Thursday cast positive votes on Iran’s proposal to denounce extremism and violence at the United Nation General Assembly.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:42

Chabahar a critical engagement point between Iran, India: Salman Khurshid

Chabahar is a critical engagement point between Iran and India, said External Affairs Minister, Salman Khurshid in New Delhi Thursday.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:41

Mild earthquake hits northwest of Iran

A mild tremor measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook the vicinity of the city of Ahar in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan Thursday morning.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:40

23 militants killed in North Waziristan, say Pakistan military officials

Military officials in Pakistan said Thursday that 23 militants have been killed in exchange of fire with security forces in North Waziristan tribal agency.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:39

Iranian Air Force to Stage Wargames Friday

The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) plans to conduct massive air drills over the county's Southern waters on Friday, a senior commander announced on Thursday.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:39

Indonesia, Malaysia to Ask ASEAN to Rebuff Spying

Indonesia and Malaysia on Thursday agreed to reject spying and encourage fellow countries in the region to do so, following the wiretapping done by Australia against Indonesia which has worsened …

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:38

Italian FM to Visit Tehran on Saturday

Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino is due to visit Tehran on Saturday to discuss the latest bilateral and regional developments with Iranian officials.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:37

Iranian, Turkish FMs Confer on Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu in a meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, discussed the latest regional developments, especially in Syria.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:36

Egypt court clears Mubarak sons, ex-premier

A court in Egypt has cleared former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq and former dictator Hosni Mubarak’s two sons of corruption charges.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:36

Iran dismisses UNGA resolution as politically motivated

Iran has categorically rejected as politically-motivated the recent human rights resolution passed by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) against the Islamic Republic.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:35

Putin: Iran among major partners of Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is among the major partners of Russia and that Moscow is determined to broaden cooperation with the …

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:34

Neighborly ties, among Iran’s top priorities: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic attaches high significance to the expansion of bilateral relations with neighboring countries, particularly Pakistan.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:33

Rafsanjani: Having sanctions lifted not a far-fetched desire

Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Thursday that having economic sanctions lifted and vindicating Iran’s legitimate rights is not a far-fetched desire and if the …

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:32

Chinese Ship to Help Protect US Vessel Destroying Syria's Chemical Weapons

China will send a military ship to help protect a specially adapted US vessel to destroy Syria's chemical weapons arsenal, the Foreign Ministry in Beijing said Thursday.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:31

Syria: Militants' Boats, Vehicles Destroyed, Gunmen Killed

Units of the Syrian armed forces on Thursday targeted militants in a number of cities and areas, killing scores of them and destroying their hideouts and vehicles.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:31

AEOI Chief: Arak Heavy Water Reactor to Continue Work

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi announced that Iran’s heavy water installations in the Central city of Arak will continue its work with full …

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:30

India lashes out at US Attorney for defending action against diplomat

India Thursday hit back at US Attorney Preet Bharara, who had justified Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragades arrest, accusing him of interfering with the Indian legal system and asserting that the …

Thursday, 19 December 2013 17:29

Outrages in India against US over diplomats arrest, activists burn US flag

Protests broke out in Indian cities of Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and Mumbai today against the arrest and subsequent ill-treatment of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York even as the …

Thursday, 19 December 2013 11:17

Iran’s FM calls for strengthening D-8 organization

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday called for strengthening the D-8 organization by enhancing the role of private sector in intra-D-8 cooperation.

Thursday, 19 December 2013 11:16

‘Israel angry with Iran’s anti-radicalism resolution’

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaei said the Zionist regime is angry with the adoption of the anti-radicalism proposal of the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani …