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Saturday, 08 March 2014 06:01

Ali Larijani leaves South Africa for Congo

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani left South African capital city, Cape Town, for Congoˈs capital city, Brazzaville at the end of his South African visit.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 05:58

Iranian cultural night staged at Berlinˈs Tourism Fair

Iranˈs pavilion at Berlinˈs 48th ITB Tourist Fair was the venue for a special Iranian cultural night showcasing Iranian food and music.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 04:56

Malaysia Airlines 'has lost contact' with plane carrying 239 people

A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 239 people bound for Beijing has lost contact with air traffic control after leaving Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 04:48

US FAA to appeal ruling on commercial drone use

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday said it would appeal a ruling by an administrative law judge in the case against the operator of a small commercial drone that …

Saturday, 08 March 2014 04:43

US government probing three major French banks

A source close to the matter said Fridayو US authorities are investigating the French banks Societe Generale, BNP Paribas and Credit Agricole for embezzlement and violating American sanctions against other …

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:30

Indonesia urges stronger Tehran-Jakarta ties

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called for the further promotion of mutual ties between Jakarta and Tehran.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:28

'ObamaCare not reaching uninsured'

ObamaCare isn’t achieving its primary goal of extending coverage to uninsured Americans, according to a new study.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:27

1,000s of Muscovites rally in support of Crimea

Thousands of pro-Russia demonstrators have taken to the streets of Russia’s capital, Moscow, and the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk to show support for Crimea's secession bid.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:26

Russia warns US over ‘hasty steps’ in Ukraine

Russia has warned the United States against “hasty and reckless steps” over the crisis in Ukraine that could harm Moscow-Washington relations.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:25

UN warns over Crimea referendum

The United Nations says a planned referendum on Crimea’s secession "is a serious development," complicating efforts to find a political solution for the crisis in Ukraine.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:24

BDS costs Israel $30 million: Report

A report says the international boycott of Israeli products has cost the regime 30 million dollars so far.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:23

Snowden: US pressed EU to create spy networks

American Whistleblower Edward Snowden says the United States pressures its allies to allow widespread spying in Europe.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:21

Bahrainis rap Saudi intervention

Bahraini demonstrators have taken to streets to slam the Al Khalifa regime’s crackdown on dissent and Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in the country.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:20

Ukraine may turn to UN General Assembly: Envoy

Ukraine's ambassador to the United Nations says the country may turn to the UN General Assembly if the Security Council fails to act against Russia’s moves in Crimea.

Saturday, 08 March 2014 03:18

Syrian troops make gains in northwest

Soldiers of the Syrian army have made advances in their fight against foreign-backed armed groups in the northwestern part of the country.

Friday, 07 March 2014 20:15

Zionist regime missile cargo claim anti-Iran ploy: Afkham

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected Israeli regime's allegation that Tehran sought to send missiles to the blockaded Gaza Strip, saying the "lie" is Tel Aviv's new ploy to derail …

Friday, 07 March 2014 20:14

Unidentified gunmen seize military post in Crimea

Unidentified gunmen have entered a Ukrainian missile defense post in the Crimea region, taking its control without a shot being fired.

Friday, 07 March 2014 20:13

UN denounces violence against Egyptian protesters

The United Nations Human Rights Council has expressed concern over the Egyptian security forces' heavy-handed crackdown and killing of peaceful anti-government protesters.

Friday, 07 March 2014 20:12

Afghan security forces foil attacks: Sources

Afghan security forces have foiled potentially devastating attacks in northern Afghanistan by seizing a large quantity of weapons, intelligence sources say.

Friday, 07 March 2014 20:11

ISIL kills civilians, including kids, in Syria

New video footage has emerged showing execution of a group of civilians, including several children, by al-Qaeda-linked terrorists in Syria.