Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao received a celebrity welcome in Seattle, as the West Coast state of Washington sought to strengthen its trade ties with the Asian country.

TEHRAN, April 19–Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday the sine qua non for the country’s advancement is placing hope in the future. Ayatollah Khamenei, who was receiving senior army commanders, added that such a spirit will lead to creativity.

Reduce Price Pressure On Weak Countries OPEC Fund Proposed TEHRAN, April 19–President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday emphasized that despite the hike in oil prices in recent years, the real price has not been achieved and urged oil exporters to reduce the pressure of price hike on weak countries. Addressing the …