Fears that a lawyer representing several critics of Russia’s government may have been poisoned appear unfounded, French authorities say.
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October, 2008
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24 October
Croatia to ‘get tough’ on terror
The Croation prime minister has pledged to mobilise the power of the state to combat terrorists and criminals after a bomb attack that killed a renowned investigative journalist and one of his colleagues.
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24 October
Iran, Germany Sign Petrochemical Deal
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Germany signed a contract for construction of a petrochemical plant in Imam Khomeini Port in Iran’s Khuzestan province.
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24 October
Armenia Hails Iran’s Regional Role
TEHRAN (FNA)- Armenian Parliament Speaker Ovik Abramian on Thursday hailed Iran’s principled stance on regional issues.
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24 October
Iran: US Seeks Modern Barbarism in Iraq
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran urged the international community to respect Iraqi interests, saying the pact the US wants Baghdad to sign encourages “modern savagery”.
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24 October
Iran Chamber of Cooperatives to attend ICA Expo 2008
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iran Central Chamber of Cooperatives (ICCC) will represent the country in the first World Cooperatives Exhibition (ICA Expo 2008) which kicks off in Lisbon on Wednesday.
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24 October
Minister: No Taliban Militia in Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Interior Minister Ali Kordan said here Thursday that no Taliban militia is in Iran and in custody there.
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24 October
Jordan Terms Iran Key Player in Middle-East
TEHRAN (FNA)- Jordan said Iran plays a key role in establishing security in the Middle East and is also influential in fighting against terrorism.
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24 October
Tehran ECAD Holds Imam Jafar’s Martyrdom Service
TEHRAN (FNA)- Cultural Director of Tehran Province Endowments and Charity Affairs Department Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Mehdi Hatami announced that the martyrdom ceremony of Imam Jafar Sadeq (AS) will be held on Oct. 25 in 40 different locations in Tehran.
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24 October
Aggression to Drive Iran Beyond Borders
TEHRAN (FNA)- The deputy chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said on Wednesday that any aggression on Iran will drive the country’s operation beyond its borders.
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