August, 2008

• 29 August

  Ahmadinejad Blames Regional Crises on West

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad described Western interference as the root cause of conflicts in the region, particularly in South Ossetia.

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• 29 August

  Kazakh Envoy Highlights Iran’s Constructive Role in SCO

  TEHRAN (FNA)- The presence of Islamic Republic in the 8th Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization would help boost the organization, Kazakh Ambassador to Tehran Yerik Utembayev said on Thursday.

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• 29 August

  Iran Calls for New Laws to Prevent Sacrilege

  TEHRAN (FNA)- A top Iranian diplomat called for new laws to prevent disrespecting religious sanctities on the pretext of freedom of expression is needed.

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• 29 August

  Iran to Complete Missile Shield in 2009

  TEHRAN (FNA)- An Israeli think tank claimed that Iran will install an advanced air defense system the country bought from Russia next year.

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• 29 August

  Abbas to hold further talks with Israel’s Olmert

  JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet again with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

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• 29 August

  Suicide bomber killed trying to attack Pakistan camp

  KOHAT, Pakistan – A suicide bomber tried to force his vehicle into a Pakistani military camp in the northwest on Friday but was blown up when soldiers opened fire on him, a day after dozens of people were killed in violence across the region

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• 29 August

  Russia hits back at G7 criticism

  Criticism by the G7 group of nations of Russia’s actions in Georgia is biased and groundless, Russian officials say.

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• 29 August

  Oslo trial for Bosnia war suspect

  A Bosnian-born man has pleaded not guilty in Norway’s first war crimes trial since the end of World War II.

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• 29 August

  Iraq’s Sadr extends militia truce

  Iraq’s influential Shia cleric, Moqtada Sadr, has indefinitely extended a ceasefire being observed by members of his Mehdi Army militia.

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• 29 August

  Lebanon helicopter hit by gunfire

  A Lebanese army helicopter hit by gunfire has had to make an emergency landing in the south of the country. 

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