Iran opposition figure’s house attacked
TEHRAN, Sept 2 — Attackers smashed windows and damaged security cameras at the home of Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi ahead of a rally which authorities fear could reignite protests, his website said today. Saham News said members of the Basij, a militia loyal to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had been surrounding the house …
Iranian firms in Chinese trade fair
Twelve Iranian companies are among the participants in the 19th Urumqi Trade Fair in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Iranian newspaper says French first lady deserves to die
A hard-line Iranian newspaper has called the French first lady a “prostitute” and recommended she be put to death for supporting a woman sentenced to death by stoning in Iran for adultery.
Iran to stage anti-Israel rallies amid peace talks in Washington
Tehran – Iran called Thursday on all Iranians to attend nationwide anti-Israeli rallies as direct peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians were under way in Washington.
NBA star Devin Harris says Premier League teams should play abroad – Daily Mirror
NBA star Devin Harris insists competitive matches in England will be a big success and can provide a blueprint for the Premier League’s 39th game. New Jersey Nets guard Harris will be one of the main …
Iran hardliners attack opposition leader’s home
TEHRAN – Hardline “thugs” surrounded the home of opposition Iranian leader Mehdi Karroubi, pelting the building with rocks to prevent the cleric from attending a rally on Friday, his website said.
Iranian filmmaker decries ‘mental imprisonment’
Prominent Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, barred from attending the screening of his short film “The Accordion” at the Venice film festival, on Wednesday decried his “mental imprisonment.”
U.S. beats Iran, stay undefeated at worlds – The Ledger
ISTANBUL – In the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention. In a basketball arena, not so much. “For me, it’s a normal game,” Iran captain Mahdi Kamrany said. The United …
Iran’s Ahmadinejad to visit Qatar
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to make a brief visit on Sunday to Qatar, Iran’s closest ally among the Gulf Arab states, the Iranian ambassador in Doha, Abdollah Sohrabi, said.
USA torches Iran, 88-51 – Monterey County Herald
ISTANBUL — In the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention. In a basketball arena, not so much. “For me, it’s a normal game,” Iran captain Mahdi Kamrany said. The …
