Archive for September, 2009


Iran test-fires long-range missiles

admin on September 29, 2009 in News Comments Off

Iran test fired a long-range Shahab-3 missile on Monday, state-run Press TV reported.

U.S. to Iran: Prove nuclear program peaceful

admin on September 27, 2009 in News Comments Off

Top U.S. officials say the underground nuclear facility that Iran revealed last week is illegal and likely intended for military purposes.

Iran conducts missile exercises

admin on September 27, 2009 in News Comments Off

Iran tested a missile-launching system and two types of missiles Sunday, the state-run Press TV said without offering details.

Clinton praises Obama for stance on Iran

admin on September 26, 2009 in News Comments Off

Talks with Iran on its nuclear program might be more urgent after the Islamic republic’s revelations of a second nuclear facility but trust will be an impediment, former President Bill Clinton said Friday.

Abbas praises Obama, slams Israel

admin on September 26, 2009 in News Comments Off

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday accused Israel of blocking steps toward peace, just a day after Israel’s prime minister defended a military offensive in Gaza.

Obama prods Israel, Palestinians to restart talks

admin on September 24, 2009 in News Comments Off

President Obama on Tuesday prodded Israel and the Palestinian Authority to get moving on talks aimed at a permanent resolution of their decades-old conflict.

Israel on Iran: All options still on table

admin on September 24, 2009 in News Comments Off

Israel on Monday restated its long-standing policy regarding Iran after Russia’s president indicated that Israel had taken the military option off the table.

Eid al-Fitr ends the fast for Muslims

admin on September 24, 2009 in News Comments Off

Tunnel links continents, reveals ancient history

admin on September 24, 2009 in News Comments Off

It’s a common sight in the traffic-clogged streets of Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents.

Iranian leader decries U.S. missile defense plan

admin on September 24, 2009 in News Comments Off

Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday blasted U.S. plans to overhaul the setup for a missile defense shield in Europe, calling the Obama administration’s intentions “anti-Iranian,” state-run media reported.