Iran to export nuclear materials to the global market

The Chairman of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization, Fereydoon Abbasi, says Iran plans to introduce Iranian nuclear material and related services into the international market. “Iran plans to export nuclear related material and services which will…

America Is What It Is

Everyone remembers U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech at Cairo University on June 4, 2009, in which he proclaimed his solidarity with the suffering of the Palestinian people living under Israeli occupation. In it, he promised…

Iran sends 2 warships to Mediterranean

Iran’s navy chief says Iran has no hostile intentions by sending two warships to the Mediterranean for the first time in more than three decades. Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the voyage is meant to build…

Western democracy not a model for Middle East

Put aside the arguments on who incited the people in North Africa and the Middle East to start up the uprisings that have until now gripped the regions, specific occurences may equally provoke people to take the…

Early winners, losers in Doha open

Battles for positions are heating up at the WTA Qatar Ladies Open tennis tournament in Doha, capital of Qatar. During the first round matches played on February 22, early winners and losers were vissible.  …

U.S., Afghanistan discuss ‘military bases’ in region

Afghanistan and the U.S. are negotiating on the establishment of long-term U.S. military bases on the territory of the Islamic Republic, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said at a press conference in Kabul. According to Russian Information Agency, Karzai…

Russia endorses Palestinian State

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has endorsed a Palestinian state, saying Moscow had recognized Palestinian independence in 1988 and was not changing the position adopted by the former Soviet Union, according to Reuters.   “Russia’s position remains…