August, 2008

• 30 August

  New Lebanese army chief promoted

  The new chief of the Lebanese army, Jean Kahwaji, has been promoted to general in a ceremony attended by his predecessor, President Michel Suleiman.

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• 30 August

  Gaddafi charged for cleric kidnap

  Lebanon has indicted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi over the disappearance of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric during a visit to Libya 30 years ago.

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• 30 August

  Sarkozy confirms Syria visit date

  French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced he will visit Syria on 3-4 September as part of efforts to improve ties between the two countries.

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• 30 August

  Iran, Russia to Discuss Power Plant Completion

  TEHRAN (FNA)- A delegation from a Russian nuclear power construction company Atomstroyexport will discuss the completion of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran on September 1, a company spokesman said on Friday.

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• 30 August

  Iran Offers N. Aid to Nigeria

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is ready to share its nuclear technology with Nigeria to help the energy-starved west African powerhouse boost electricity generation, a senior Iranian official said.

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• 30 August

  Balochistan Demands Share for IPI Gas Transit

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Pakistan’s Balochistan has demanded its share in the transit fee for the part of the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline to be passed through the province, sources in Pakistan Petroleum Ministry said.

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• 30 August

  Bolivian President Leaves on Libya, Iran Trip

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Bolivia’s President Evo Morales left Friday on a trip to Libya and Iran to reinforce new diplomatic ties made with those two countries, officials said.

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• 30 August

  Ahmadinejad Blames Georgia Crisis on Western Powers

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday blamed foreign interference for the crisis in Georgia and called on regional powers to come to a peaceful resolution.

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• 30 August

  Iran’s Kiarostami Receives Venice Prize

  TEHRAN (FNA)- World-renowned Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has received the Glory to the Filmmaker award at the 65th Venice Film Festival.

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• 30 August

  Iran Views Neighbors as Allies

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Mostafa Mohammad Najjar emphasized that Iran considers its entire neighbors as its allies.

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