TEHRAN (FNA)- Four Iranian nationals who were arrested three years ago in Iraq by US forces have been released and have returned to Iran, an official at Iran’s consulate in Iraq’s northeastern city of Sulaimaniyah said.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has cut oil production by 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) from 4.04 million bpd, in line with an OPEC agreement to find ways to support declining crude prices, an Iranian oil official said on Friday.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and India sought to inject new momentum in bilateral relations as they vowed to enhance trade and business ties and signed two agreements and four Memoranda of Understanding in the same regard.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The ruler of the Persian Gulf Arab Emirate of Dubai urged the new US government in a speech on Friday to focus on fixing its economy rather than wars.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian authorities Friday issued warnings urging citizens to avoid crossing the border with Iraq, saying border police were harassing pilgrims.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Democrat Senator Barack Obama has preferred to keep quiet as to what kind of policy towards Iran he might pursue in the capacity of the next president of the United States.

07 November 2008 Pristina – The European Union asked the countries of the Balkans to fight corruption and organised crime if they want to be part of the EU.

07 November 2008 Sofia – Most people in Bulgaria continue to hold negative views on Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev, according to a poll by Alpha Research quoted by the Angus Reid Global Monitor.

07 November 2008 Pristina - Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Hashim Thaci, responded to the European Commission’s Progress Report on Thursday.

07 November 2008 Pristina – A recent study finds that bribery is an unavoidable part of doing business in Kosovo.