SANAA — Unprecedented political debate during recent Yemeni polls also broke taboos over the issue of succession, putting reelected President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s plans for his son to take over on hold, analysts say.

The following is a transcript of remarks by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.  Madam President, Distinguished Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Heads of Delegation, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,  I praise the Merciful, All-Knowing and Almighty God for blessing me with another opportunity …

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday introduced Kermanshah MP Abdolreza Mesri to Majlis as his nominee for the post of minister of welfare and social security.