Eurasia

Iranian VP: West Experiencing Collapse, Iran Flourishing

TEHRAN (FNA)- West is facing huge economic and social crises whereas Iran is flourishing and making progress on a daily basis, Iranian vice president said on Sunday. “After 30 years, we can see the practical and scientific effects of the Islamic Revolution in all dimensions and areas in Iran today …

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Iran Welcomes Obama’s Emphasis on Dialogue

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, in remarks aired on Saturday, welcomed the new US president’s emphasis on dialogue between Tehran and Washington. Iran is monitoring US foreign policy in countries such as Afghanistan to see if improved ties under President Barack Obama might be possible, Mottaki who was …

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Ahmadinejad Praises Turkish PM for Davos Outburst

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday congratulated Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on taking a stand over Israel on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Erdogan tried to respond to a 25-minute defense of Israeli military operations in Gaza by President Shimon Peres, but when …

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Belarus to Export Dairy Products to Iran in 2009

TEHRAN (FNA)- In 2009, the Belarusian food producers intend to start the export of dairy products to Iran and Moldova. At present, Belarusian specialists are discussing the terms and prospects of the cooperation with the Iranian and Moldovan sides, BelTA reported. Representatives of the Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Food …

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Iran-Oman Trade Rises by $1bln

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Oman have strengthened their trade ties over the past two years and are in talks about Iran supplying the Sultanate with gas. Trade between Iran and Oman has increased by more than $1 billion during the past two years in the cement, bronze and steel industries, …

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Intelligence Minister: EU Delisting of MKO Shameful

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Intelligence Minister Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei said on Saturday the EU removal of Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) from its terrorist black list is a “shameful” measure for the Europe and the West following double standards on terrorism. In an interview with Iranian students news agency, Ejei said …

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Liniştea dinaintea furtunii?

„Există puţine îndoieli că Afganistanul reprezintă în prezent cea mai mare provocare militară pentru noi” (Robert Gates, 27 ianuarie 2009) Dan Dungaciu d.dungaciu@gmail.com   Toată lumea a aşteptat cu înfrigurare semnele pe care America le va trimite lumii după învestirea noului preşedinte. Au început să apară. Nu sunt surprize mari, …

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Russian protesters storm Putin party office

ST PETERSBURG, Russia – Three activists stormed an office of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s political party in St Petersburg on Thursday to accuse him of ignoring the plight of ordinary people in the economic slowdown. Two members of the banned National Bolshevik Party handcuffed themselves to a radiator while …

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Pakistan police say three Indian agents arrested

LAHORE, Pakistan  – Pakistani police said on Thursday they had arrested three suspected Indian agents planning to attack prominent people and installations, including offices of a militant group blamed for November’s attacks in Mumbai. The men, all Pakistani, were arrested on Thursday in a village close to the Indian border …

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Doubts emerge over U.S. troop boost for Afghanistan

WASHINGTON  – Sending thousands more troops to Afghanistan enjoys broad U.S. political support, from President Barack Obama on down, but some analysts — both in and outside government — are not convinced by the plans. They question whether extra soldiers and Marines will be able to stabilize the country and …

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