Iran

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad welcomed investment in the country’s tourism industry, noting that travel can broaden the human perspective.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Second Kuwait International Inventions Exhibition opened on Sunday with the participation of 36 countries, including Iran.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is to host the 24th International Fajr Music Festival, which will feature classic, traditional, orchestral, pop and choral music.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The New atmosphere of conciliation among Lebanese political leaders and different groups could aid deepening political peace in the country, a senior Iranian official said.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Police said closed-circuit security cameras would not be used to spy on Iranian citizens.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here on Sunday the US has been pursuing a failed policy in the Middle East region.

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian parliament set new strict limits for people wishing to run for president in the country’s upcoming presidential election.

KABUL (AFP) – A Canadian journalist freed after nearly a month in captivity was kept in a well near Kabul, Afghanistan’s intelligence agency said Sunday, adding three men had been arrested.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Alireza Salari Thursday stressed the need for Iran and Cuba to increase economic and trade exchanges.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran plans to open around 50 compressed natural gas stations with plans to expand to surrounding cities by March 2009, an official said.