October, 2008

• 29 October

  Raid in Syria shows U.S. readiness to cross borders

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. helicopter attack into Syria this week underscores the Bush administration’s determination to cross borders when it can strike an enemy target, and to weather any international backlash.

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• 29 October

  US hands province to Iraqi forces

  Iraqi authorities have taken over responsibility for security in another province from US military forces.

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• 29 October

  Second Gaza activist voyage docks

  A boat carrying 27 pro-Palestinian activists has arrived in Gaza despite an Israeli blockade of the territory – the second such voyage in three months.

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• 29 October

  Syria dissident jail terms ‘cut’

  Syria has reduced the sentences of 12 pro-democracy activists from six years to two-and-a-half years each in prison, a human rights group has said.

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• 29 October

  VP: Infrastructure Prepared for Iran Development

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi Tuesday said that the necessary infrastructure for the country’s all-out development is prepared.

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• 29 October

  19 Countries to Take Part in Iran’s 15th Press Exhibit

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Some 19 countries have so far voiced their readiness to take part in the 15th Press and News Agencies Exhibition, which is to be held here at Imam Khomeini Mosalla (grand prayers ground) from November 16-22.

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• 29 October

  Tehran, Tashkent Railways to Sign Agreement

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of Iran and Uzbekistan’s railway organizations plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.

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• 29 October

  Khatami, Austrian President Discuss Iran-EU Relations

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s former President Seyed Mohammad Khatami and Austrian President Heinz Fischer exchanged views on relations between Iran and the European Union.

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• 29 October

  Iran-Syria Industries Committee Meeting Opens

  TEHRAN (FNA)- The eighth session of Iran-Syria Industries Committee chaired by Iran’s Minister of Industries and Mines Ali Akbar Mehrabian and his Syrian counterpart Fouad Issa Aljouni began here on Tuesday.

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• 29 October

  Boucharlat Asks Iranian Officials to Respect Susa

  TEHRAN (FNA)- French archaeologist R’ Boucharlat called for Iranian cultural officials to respect the perimeter of the ancient city of Susa.

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