February, 2008

• 28 February

  Perspolis Show Resolve

  TEHRAN (FNA) – Iran’s Reds delight their millions of fans across the world these days as they still show firm determination in practice sessions even after a FIFA ruling for a six point deduction changed their top position with a third place in Iran’s pro league.

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• 28 February

  Iran Breaks World Record on Dam Construction

  TEHRAN (FNA) – Iran’s Energy Minister Parviz Fattah said that Iran is holding top record on dam construction in the world, mentioning that Iranian companies are implementing 90 dam projects concurrently.

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• 28 February

  Indonesia Against Anti-Iran Resolution

  TEHRAN (FNA) – Indonesia has opposed a third resolution imposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, a day after Libya, another non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, expressed its opposition to the measure.

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• 28 February

  Iranian Official Views Fresh UNSC Resolution on Iran as Ridiculous

  TEHRAN (FNA) – Iran’s senior presidential advisor Mojtaba Samareh Hashemi said that ratification of a new resolution by the UN Security Council against Tehran over its peaceful nuclear activities will be ridiculous.

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• 28 February

  Iran Lashes out at EU’s Pro-Zionist Stance

  TEHRAN (FNA) – Iran blasted the European Union for its biased standing and sympathy for the Zionist regime, saying that the EU is under the influence of the Zionist lobby.

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• 28 February

  Iranian Cinema Relishing Naji’s Berlin Award

  TEHRAN (FNA) – From playing in provincial theatres in northwestern Iran for more than four decades to winning the coveted Silver Bear Award for best actor at the Berlin Film festival, a fairly tale has come true for Iranian actor Reza Naji.

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• 28 February

  Iran to Become Net Exporter of PVC

  TEHRAN (FNA) – Iran is planning to bring on stream 417,000 tons/year of additional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) capacity by the end of 2008, turning it into a net exporter, a source close to National Petrochemical Co (NPC) said on Tuesday.

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• 28 February

  Libya Opposes Anti-Iran Resolution

  TEHRAN (FNA) – Libya’s envoy to the UN Security Council voiced his country’s opposition to a draft resolution proposed by France and the UK over Iran’s nuclear program.

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• 28 February

  Al-Qaeda Deputy Vows to Avenge Death of Afghanistan Commander

  Feb. 28 – Al-Qaeda deputy commander Ayman al- Zawahiri vowed to avenge the death of a commander fighting NATO- led forces in Afghanistan, according to a U.S.-based group that monitors extremist Web sites.

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• 28 February

  Intelligence chief: Taliban making gains in Afghanistan

  WASHINGTON – A resurgent Taliban is back in charge over parts of Afghanistan, the nation’s chief intelligence official said Wednesday in an assessment that differed from the one made last month by Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

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