[04 June 2012] Voters seek Islamic system in Egypt - English
[04 June 2012] 'Voters seek Islamic system in Egypt' - English
Egyptians vented their anger at presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq who urged them...
[04 June 2012] 'Voters seek Islamic system in Egypt' - English
Egyptians vented their anger at presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq who urged them to accept the life sentence issued for Mubarak and his officers. Security sources say dozens of angry protesters attacked Shafiq's campaign headquarters in two provincial towns, one of which in Fayyoum south of the capital Cairo and the other one in Hurghada on the Red Sea. Shafiq's campaign headquarters in Cairo had already been attacked last Monday. Besides supporting Mubarak's verdict, Shafiq has lashed out at his Muslim Brotherhood rival.
Press TV has conducted an interview with Waleed el-Haddad, spokesperson of Freedom and Justice Party.
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[26 July 2012] Islam absent in Saudi political system - English
[26 July 2012] Islam absent in Saudi political system - English
Saudi protesters have gathered in front of the interior ministry in the capital...
[26 July 2012] Islam absent in Saudi political system - English
Saudi protesters have gathered in front of the interior ministry in the capital city Riyadh to demand the release of political prisoners held captive in the kingdom.
Interview with Dr. Syed Ali Wasif, president of the Society for International Reforms & Research
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Egypt to hold justice conference to discuss judicial system - English
Egypt\'s President Mohamed Morsi has met with senior judges at the presidential palace. The meeting was aimed at discussing ways to put an end to...
Egypt\'s President Mohamed Morsi has met with senior judges at the presidential palace. The meeting was aimed at discussing ways to put an end to the ongoing disputes over the future of the country\'s judicial system.
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[14 June 13] Iran presidential candidates cast votes - English
Amid the massive turnout of voters in Friday\'s elections, Iranian presidential candidates have joined the rest of the nation in casting their...
Amid the massive turnout of voters in Friday\'s elections, Iranian presidential candidates have joined the rest of the nation in casting their ballots. Shortly after the polls opened, independent candidate Mohammad Gharazi showed up at a polling station in southeast Tehran and cast his vote. Describing June 14 as a national day, Gharazi said the real winner of the elections is the Iranian people and stressed that whoever wins the race bears a great responsibility.
Presidential candidate Hassan Rohani also cast his ballot on Friday morning. He urged all Iranians to make their presence felt on the political arena and further reinforce the Islamic Republic by turning out in force in the elections. After casting his ballot, Principlist candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf also emphasized that popular vote is tantamount to law, adding that the candidate who emerges victorious should be respected by all.
Ali Akbar Velayati, another Principlist candidate, also urged Iranians to take part in the election fervidly, saying people\'s vote was the reaffirmation of the Islamic Republic. Independent candidate Mohsen Rezaei, for his part, urged a massive turnout in the elections. He called upon all Iranians to play an active role in determining their fate. Principlist candidate Saeed Jalili also called for a high voter turnout and stressed that all people should respect he who is elected.
Polls officially opened in Iran for presidential, and city and rural council elections at 8:00 am (0330 GMT) on Friday and are scheduled to remain open for ten hours. The time can be extended if necessary. Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his ballot minutes into the polls. Nearly 50.5 Iranians are eligible to vote in the June 14 election. More than 1.6 million of those eligible are first-time voters. The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term in a national election. Over 200,000 candidates are also running for city and rural council elections.
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[05 July 13] Iranian channels taken off air under pressure from US -...
The decision by the international Satellite providers to take dozens of Iranian channels off the air has been met with anger by many people around...
The decision by the international Satellite providers to take dozens of Iranian channels off the air has been met with anger by many people around the world.
Press TV was one of the outlets hit by the ban, which also targeted channels like iFilm: an entertainment channel which only plays movies and TV shows.
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[19 Nov 2013] President Rouhani : China duty to stand against excessive...
Iran\'s President Hassan Rouhani has called on China to stand against what he described as the excessive demands of certain countries in nuclear...
Iran\'s President Hassan Rouhani has called on China to stand against what he described as the excessive demands of certain countries in nuclear talks with Tehran.
President Rouhani told his Chinese counterpart over the phone that China is an important country with significant responsibilities over international issues. He said Tehran expects Beijing to play a stronger role in the efforts to solve the dispute over Iran\'s nuclear program. Rouhani says Tehran is determined to settle the issue within the frameworks of international law. Shi Jinping, for his part, praised what he described as smart steps by Iran over its nuclear program as well as its foreign policy agenda. He says a peaceful resolution of the case will only happen when the nuclear talks are based on mutual respect and the principle of equality.
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[27 Nov 2013] Iran and Turkey call for a ceasefire in Syria before the...
The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey have called for a ceasefire in Syria before the upcoming peace talks in Geneva.
The statement came in a...
The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey have called for a ceasefire in Syria before the upcoming peace talks in Geneva.
The statement came in a joint news conference between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu in Tehran. The two sides added that foreign-backed militants must leave Syria, and refugees should be allowed to return home. Davutoglu said foreign intervention in Syria is not constructive, and that Iran should take part in the upcoming Geneva-two peace conference.
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[28 Nov 2013] A nuclear movie hits theatres in Iran - English
A different look at Iran\'s nuclear talks --- taking things to a personal level. All Alone is a movie about an Iranian boy called Ranger who...
A different look at Iran\'s nuclear talks --- taking things to a personal level. All Alone is a movie about an Iranian boy called Ranger who becomes friends with a Russian boy whose father works at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
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[01 Dec 2013] Hekmatyar called on President Hamid Karzai to reject the...
The leader of Afghanistan\'s Islamic Party has called on President Hamid Karzai to reject the security pact with the United States.
Gulbuddin...
The leader of Afghanistan\'s Islamic Party has called on President Hamid Karzai to reject the security pact with the United States.
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar says the so-called bilateral security agreement is not in the interest of Afghans and that Karzai should not sign it. The famous warlord has warned that the partnership deal will not end bloodshed in Afghanistan; on the contrary it will cause more troubles. The security deal paves the way for US military presence in the war-torn country beyond the 20-14 withdrawal of foreign forces. Many Afghans believe the pact is a threat to their country\'s sovereignty as it allows American soldiers to carry out unilateral operations while having legal immunity.
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[01 Dec 2013] Iran condemns reinstatement of EU sanctions - English
Following the European Union\'s latest move to renew its sanctions on a number of Iranian firms, Tehran has called on the bloc to toe the line of...
Following the European Union\'s latest move to renew its sanctions on a number of Iranian firms, Tehran has called on the bloc to toe the line of confidence-building and mutual understanding. Iran\'s Foreign Ministry has also rejected any unilateral sanctions by the EU, and urged it to move in line with the recent nuclear deal between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries.
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[02 Dec 2013] Iran calls for chemical weapons free world - English
Iran\'s deputy foreign minister has called for a world free of the production, stockpiling, and use of weapons of mass destruction especially...
Iran\'s deputy foreign minister has called for a world free of the production, stockpiling, and use of weapons of mass destruction especially chemical arms.
Abbas Araqchi made the comments at the 18th conference of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague. Araqchi stressed that Iran is committed to the convention against chemical weapons. He says his country is a victim of the lethal weapons, referring to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein\'s chemical attacks on Iran. Saddam also used chemical weapons against his own people. He\'d obtained these weapons from some Western countries.
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[11 Dec 2013] Egyptian police attack anti-govt. protesters near Defense...
More violence in Egypt. Riot police fire tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters in the capital Cairo.
No word on...
More violence in Egypt. Riot police fire tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters in the capital Cairo.
No word on casualties yet in the protest rally near the headquarters of the Defense Ministry. Egypt has been the scene of almost daily protests by opponents of the July 3rd military ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi. Large numbers of people have been killed in security forces\' crackdowns ever since. Many Egyptian officials and supporters of Muslim Brotherhood, on whose ticket Morsi won last year\'s presidential election, have also been arrested and put on trial.
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[15 Dec 2013] 25 people dead in air raids on Syria Aleppo - English
In Syria, at least 25 people have died in air raids in Aleppo.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 14 children are among the dead. The...
In Syria, at least 25 people have died in air raids in Aleppo.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 14 children are among the dead. The Britain-based observatory group said the aerial attack using explosives-laden barrels occurred over the Sakhur, Ard al-Hamra and Heydariyeh districts in eastern Aleppo. The Syrian government has not commented on the incident yet.
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[31 Jan 2014] At least 10Palestinians are injured in the Israeli air...
The Israeli military has launched three airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, targeting the northern, southern, and eastern parts of the besieged...
The Israeli military has launched three airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, targeting the northern, southern, and eastern parts of the besieged Palestinian territory.
Palestinian officials say three explosions were heard in the territory. Rescue teams and ambulances have rushed to the areas. At least 8 Palestinians have been injured in southern Gaza town of Rafah. Two Palestinians have also been injured in the north. Tel Aviv claims the air strikes were carried out in response to a rocket fired from Gaza. The Israeli military often targets Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which remains cut off from the outside world by a crippling blockade.
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[11 Feb 2014] Iran envoy to Vatican discusses religious diplomacy - English
On Tuesday Iranian Ambassador to the Vatican Mohammad Taher Rabbani called a press conference to address media on a number of issues including...
On Tuesday Iranian Ambassador to the Vatican Mohammad Taher Rabbani called a press conference to address media on a number of issues including inter-religious dialogue, the role of religions in international diplomacy, the challenges that Islam and Christianity can address today side by side.
During the meeting Ambassador Rabbani praised Pope Francis for his modesty and high morality. The Ambassador also stressed the importance of a collaboration between the Holy See for promotion of peace. The press conference was attended by Italian and foreign media. Journalists and correspondents found the meeting with Iran\'s ambassador to the Holy See extremely useful and constructive.
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[18 Feb 2014] China urges renewed effort to reach long-term Iran nuclear...
In Beijing, the Chinese government has called for a renewed effort to reach a long-term solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.
With agreement in...
In Beijing, the Chinese government has called for a renewed effort to reach a long-term solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.
With agreement in Vienna a real possibility, Chinese policymakers are busy thinking about what that might mean. Western politicians say the economic damage inflicted by the sanctions they have imposed has forced Iran to the negotiating table. Many Chinese analysts, however, say the main impetus towards a deal could now be coming from America. The US, Chinese experts say, needs better relations with Iran to wind down its commitments in southwest Asia.
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