Election Bulletin - May 07, 2013 - English
Independent presidential hopeful, Hassan Rohani, says he enjoys popularity and widespread support of both principlist and reformist political...
Independent presidential hopeful, Hassan Rohani, says he enjoys popularity and widespread support of both principlist and reformist political parties to contest in Iran\'s June 14 election.
Reformist presidential hopeful, Mostafa Kavakebian, says Iran is in need of comprehensive reforms in many sectors. He made the remark during a speech after signing up for the June 14 presidential race at the Interior Ministry on Tuesday.
Iran presidential hopeful, Kamran Baqeri Lankarani, has called on Iranians to turn out massively in the June 14 presidential election. He made the remark in an interview after signing up to run for president at the Interior Ministry in Tehran on Tuesday.
The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term in a national election, and the Guardian Council vets the candidates for qualifications.
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[23 May 13] Spanish judicial workers protest government reforms - English
Thousands of judicial workers have protested outside their working premises all over Spain. They protest against the latest measures that the...
Thousands of judicial workers have protested outside their working premises all over Spain. They protest against the latest measures that the Ministry of Justice is taking to dismantle the Public Service of Justice in favor of Professional Lobbies, by privatizing Civil Registries, or applying fees when ever going to court. In Madrid, around 100 people gathered outside the Spanish Supreme Court, some of them workers from courts and justice halls from small towns nearby, who struggle every day by overwork, lack of equipment, and inefficient software for communicating with other judicial premises. This situation, valid for all justice premises in Spain, also affects the economy.
Ian Diez, Press TV, Madrid
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[30 May 13] Foreign investment growth below international average in...
Iran\'s reformist presidential candidate Mohammad-Reza Aref has stressed the need for facilitating both domestic and foreign investment in the...
Iran\'s reformist presidential candidate Mohammad-Reza Aref has stressed the need for facilitating both domestic and foreign investment in the country, vowing to slash unemployment.
In his televised speech on Wednesday night, Aref said, if elected, his administration would give assurances to Iranian investors and redirect people\'s money away from brokers and gold and foreign currency exchange markets to the country\'s industries.
He also pledged measures to encourage foreign investment. \"Unfortunately the rate of foreign investment growth in Iran is below the international average and we are having an unfavorable situation,\" he said.
Aref criticized the \"unacceptable\" rate of unemployment, especially among the country\'s university graduates, and promised to create over one million jobs annually.
He said he would try to achieve the figure by boosting tourism, which he said would provide an annual 200,000 job opportunities, besides expanding the information and communications technology industry as well as the country\'s lucrative energy sector.
\"We are planning to keep the added-value of energy products at home. We should try not to sell crude oil or natural gas,\" he stated.
Aref also highlighted Iran\'s unique geopolitical situation and thus the opportunity for the country to become a regional hub in various fields, such as commerce, communications and goods transit.
This will improve the country\'s economy and help the country\'s national security, the presidential candidate pointed out.
Aref is vying against Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Secretary of Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei, President of the Center for Strategic Research of the Expediency Council Hassan Rohani, lawmaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili, former Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati, and former Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Gharazi.
The president of Iran is elected for a four-year term in a national election and this year\'s election is scheduled for June 14.
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[3 June 13] Eurozone unemployment rate reaching record high - English
Here at one of Europe\'s most respected economic think tanks, Bruegel, researchers and analysts are continuing to crunch the latest unemployment...
Here at one of Europe\'s most respected economic think tanks, Bruegel, researchers and analysts are continuing to crunch the latest unemployment figures which show a record number of people out of work in the eurozone. According to the EU\'s statistical office, Eurostat, within the 17 countries that use the euro, an additional 95,000 people joined the dole queues in April. According to the latest figures there are now 19.4 million unemployed adults in the eurozone. That is 12.2% of the labor force. 3.6 million adults under the age of 25 are without job. In Greece and Spain youth unemployment is running at 60%. And 40% of young adults are without work in Italy. France, Europe\'s second largest economy, is also experiencing record unemployment.
Jerome Hughes, Press TV, Brussels
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[08 June 13] Debate: Iran presidential debate: the final round - English
With one week to go to Iran\\\'s presidential election, the third and final nationwide televised debate with Iran\\\'s presidential candidates has...
With one week to go to Iran\\\'s presidential election, the third and final nationwide televised debate with Iran\\\'s presidential candidates has taken place.
While the first two debates dealt with mainly domestic issues, the third installment covered politics and foreign policy in which all candidates this time around were more aggressive in their stances, many defending their past performances, which at times made for a very lively exchange.
The heated debate mainly focused on issues such as foreign policy, national security and resistance, developments in the Middle East and Iran\\\'s nuclear energy program.
In this debate, we\\\'ll be discussing how they did on the topic for this debate, namely foreign and domestic policy, and sum up their previous performances, which included the economy and culture.
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[14 June 13] How Tony Blair made his Millions? - English
Tony Blair is one of the most controversial figures of the 21st century. He\'s a statesman to some, war criminal to others and a very rich man....
Tony Blair is one of the most controversial figures of the 21st century. He\'s a statesman to some, war criminal to others and a very rich man. Nargess Moballeghi reports from London.
It\'s been more than 2 years since the revolution in Tunisia and the cost of living has gone upward. Adnen Chaouachi reports on Tunisian economy.
Turkey has a population of some 75 million. According to the most recent census, Alawites account for some 25% of that figure. Serena Shim reports from Turkey.
While university graduates in other countries dream of becoming doctors or lawyers setting up their own businesses, in China today, the most popular career choice for graduates by far is a job in the civil service. Steven Ribet reports from China.
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[15 June 13] Debate : High voter turnout in Iran elections - English
Iranians vote en masse with the state of the economy, and the question of foreign policy being major factors in determining their pick for the next...
Iranians vote en masse with the state of the economy, and the question of foreign policy being major factors in determining their pick for the next president of the Islamic Republic.
On this edition of the show we ask how the high voter turnout is being seen by the outside world.
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[16 June 13] What Iranians wants from next president - English
What Iranians wants from next president
The new president in Iran will take office in a few weeks and naturally will make some changes both in...
What Iranians wants from next president
The new president in Iran will take office in a few weeks and naturally will make some changes both in domestic and international policies. Experts believe the new administration should be seen by other countries as a chance for resetting ties with Iran. Ordinary people say, under any circumstances Iran must keep its principle and at the same time efforts must be made to remove or ease the unilateral sanctions of the west. Meanwhile, other experts believe improving relations with the international community could help Iran\'s economy see better days.
Ehsane Keyvani, Press TV, Tehran
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[25 June 13] Iran and South Korea to boost bilateral ties - English
The 12th Conference on South Korea and the World Economy Toward Broader and Deeper Economic Collaboration in Asia has started in Tehran. The...
The 12th Conference on South Korea and the World Economy Toward Broader and Deeper Economic Collaboration in Asia has started in Tehran. The conference is organized by The Association of Korean Economic Studies (AKES) and Iran\'s Monetary and Banking Research Institute (MBRI).
According to economic experts unilateral sanctions imposed by the US and its allies against Iran\'s oil industry and central banking system have caused trade to be decreased because of financial constraints.
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[30 June 13] Debate : Mohamed Morsi facing pressure from all sides -...
One year after taking office, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is facing pressure from all sides.
It appears that Morsi is losing support...
One year after taking office, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is facing pressure from all sides.
It appears that Morsi is losing support rapidly, whether it is domestically or internationally. Many Egyptians say he is rigid and has not kept his pre-election promises of improving the economy and establishing security.
Meantime, supporters of Morsi say that he was democratically elected and must be given a chance. All this as security is deteriorating and violence increasing in Morsi\\\'s Egypt, one year after the fact.
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[01 July 13] The French car industry is on a downward slope - English
Figures released by the Committee of French Car Makers show that in the past 6 months, the number of new cars sold in the country has dropped by 11...
Figures released by the Committee of French Car Makers show that in the past 6 months, the number of new cars sold in the country has dropped by 11 percent compared to last year\'s figures. French brands dominate the country\'s roads. And they are the biggest victims too. Peugeot Citroen has lost 9,5 percent of the market figures and Renault has lost 4 percent in just one month : a clear sign that the French now see cars as less of a necessity. The forecasts for the next six months show the car industry will continue to go suffer in the coming months. New figures now show the French car industry is now in deep trouble. Experts say this will certainly have a great impact on the French economy. This leaves almost no doubt that France is in a recession and may not escape it anytime soon.
Anustup Roy, Press TV, Paris
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[02 July 13] Debate : Egypt political crisis - English
The Egyptian army has given politicians 48 hours to meet the demands of the people and resolve the ongoing political crisis in the African country....
The Egyptian army has given politicians 48 hours to meet the demands of the people and resolve the ongoing political crisis in the African country.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in a Monday statement that if political forces fail to agree to the popular demands, the military will offer its own road map to end the crisis. The military warning comes after the opposition set July 2 as a deadline for President Mohamed Morsi to step down.
The massive protests on Sunday came on the first anniversary of Morsi\\\'s inauguration as president following the 2011 revolution that toppled the Western-backed regime of Hosni Mubarak.
The demonstrators are angry at Morsi\\\'s handling of the economy and failure to fulfill his electoral promises.
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[10 July 13] Chinese trade data shrinks in June - English
China has reported an unexpected fall in its exports, putting pressure on the government as it pushes through a re-balancing of the economy....
China has reported an unexpected fall in its exports, putting pressure on the government as it pushes through a re-balancing of the economy.
According to the General Administration of Customs, exports fell 3.1 percent in June from a year earlier. The weak overseas demand for Chinese goods came as a surprise to analysts, many of whom had predicted an increase of around 4 percent. Imports over the same period fell by 0.7 percent, pointing to subdued domestic demand. The overall assessment was downbeat.
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[15 July 13] Major coups plotted by Britain - English
In this edition of the show: British officials fall short of declaring army intervention in Egypt\'s political affairs as a coup. We will also have...
In this edition of the show: British officials fall short of declaring army intervention in Egypt\'s political affairs as a coup. We will also have a review of major coups in 19th and 20th centuries plotted by Britain. Economy: The British Chancellor George Osborne announced his latest public spending review for the years 2015-16. In this review he skirts over the dire economic situation facing British capitalism.
Osborne continues his war against the poor of British society while making yet more massive cuts to public services. In the review of the new spending plan, people who lose their jobs are forced to wait seven days before they can even make a claim for unemployment benefit. Claimants with poor English are required to improve their language skills as a condition of receiving welfare benefits. Spending on welfare benefits is to be further capped and will enable the government to restrict eligibility for housing benefit and disability allowances.
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[17 July 13] New round of US sanctions against Iran - English
A new round of US unilateral sanctions came into effect on July 1st, planned to affect the Iranian economy hugely.
The sanctions target the...
A new round of US unilateral sanctions came into effect on July 1st, planned to affect the Iranian economy hugely.
The sanctions target the barter of Iran\'s currency, the Rial, the country\'s auto sector, shipbuilding, and petroleum industry.
New tightening sanctions are being imposed on Iranian nation while the country is dealing with an inflation rate of over 31%.
Many political analysts believed that the United States was expected not to put into effect these new sanctions while a moderate candidate won the June presidential election.
They had predicted that the US administration would defer their decision on the new sets of economic pressures. To their chagrin, now many countries as well as international companies have to choose between the US and Iran.
In this edition of the show we will take a closer look at the new round of US sanctions against Iran.
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Local Currencies - Replacing Scarcity with Trust -English
Francis Ayley established over a dozen local currencies in the UK before moving to the U.S. He contrasts our standard, scarcity- and debt-based...
Francis Ayley established over a dozen local currencies in the UK before moving to the U.S. He contrasts our standard, scarcity- and debt-based money system with local currencies in which there is always as much as you need Local currencies like his Fourth Corner Exchange issue money when members trade goods and services. Communities with local currencies will be less affected when recession or depression hits the mainstream economy
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Netanyahu admits common regional interests between Saudi Arabia &...
Netanyahu admits common regional interests between Saudi Arabia & Israel: \\\\\\\"Our relationship with Saudi Arabia is good... Yes, we do...
Netanyahu admits common regional interests between Saudi Arabia & Israel: \\\\\\\"Our relationship with Saudi Arabia is good... Yes, we do have common interests with Saudi Arabia in the economy, regional politics, and other areas\\\\\\\"
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[24 Nov 2013] israel slams deal on Iran nuclear program saying Tel Aviv...
Top israeli officials have been quick to voice their anger at Iran\'s nuclear deal reached in Geneva.
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has...
Top israeli officials have been quick to voice their anger at Iran\'s nuclear deal reached in Geneva.
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has called the deal Tehran\'s greatest diplomatic victory as the country has gained recognition for its right to enrich uranium. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also dismissed the agreement as QUOTE a bad deal, saying Tehran has obtained what it wanted. On his official Twitter, Netanyahu has denounced the agreement as a historic mistake. And Israel\'s Economy Minister Naftali Bennett has said that Tel Aviv will not be bound by the agreement. In the past few weeks, Israeli authorities have been attempting to block any deal with Iran.
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[24 Nov 2013] Israel slams deal on Iran\'s nuclear program saying...
Top Israeli officials have been quick to voice their anger at Iran\'s nuclear deal reached in Geneva.
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has...
Top Israeli officials have been quick to voice their anger at Iran\'s nuclear deal reached in Geneva.
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has called the deal Tehran\'s greatest diplomatic victory as the country has gained recognition for its right to enrich uranium. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also dismissed the agreement as QUOTE a bad deal, saying Tehran has obtained what it wanted. On his official Twitter, Netanyahu has denounced the agreement as a historic mistake. And Israel\'s Economy Minister Naftali Bennett has said that Tel Aviv will not be bound by the agreement. In the past few weeks, Israeli authorities have been attempting to block any deal with Iran.
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[16 Dec 2013] Nelson Mandela; the revolutionary leader - English
In December 1961, South Africa\'s anti-Apartheid movement entered a new-phase of resistance; it took up arms... Among the key minds behind this...
In December 1961, South Africa\'s anti-Apartheid movement entered a new-phase of resistance; it took up arms... Among the key minds behind this militant response was Nelson Mandela.
Advil November was a personal body guard of Mandela after his release and is a former member of the ANC\'s Military wing Umkhonto we Sizwe or Spear of the Nation... MK targets included petrol stations, railway lines and in one of its most successful attacks a power substation. Now MK had also planned an attack on one of the main fuel refineries here in Cape Town. And the hope was that had that attack been successful, it would not only have brought the SA economy to a standstill, but it would also have allowed prisoners on Robben Island about 7 km offshore an opportunity to see the attack as the refinery went up in flames.November remembers Mandela as a particularly revolutionary figure. When South Africa became a democracy in 1994, most MK soldiers were incorporated into the army. November argues that suggestions that SA will descend into anarchy now that Mandela has died is a construct of the imperialists, saying that those who fought for their freedom understand peace best.
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[24 Dec 2013] Lebanon Tripoli Facing Economic Downturn Over Insecurity -...
A sound of gunfire... an explosion is heard... clashes erupt... shops close... workers stay at home, with no income and no aid... this has been the...
A sound of gunfire... an explosion is heard... clashes erupt... shops close... workers stay at home, with no income and no aid... this has been the situation in the Lebanese city of Tripoli- when security is rocked, the economy is shaken.
Khan Al Saboun, a historic market place and a trade-mark in Tripoli that has produced handmade aroma soap for several centuries, close occasionally in conjunction with the clashes. Some shops have gone out of business, driving their owners to leave the country.
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[27 Dec 2013] Riot police, anti-govt. protesters clash in Istanbul -...
Turkish riot police have attacked anti-government protesters with water cannons, tear gas, and plastic bullets in Istanbul.
The angry protesters...
Turkish riot police have attacked anti-government protesters with water cannons, tear gas, and plastic bullets in Istanbul.
The angry protesters were calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government. More than 30 people were arrested in the clashes around Istanbul\\\'s Taksim Square. Similar demonstrations were held in the city of Izmir, and in the capital, Ankara, where police also fired water cannons to disperse the crowds. Erdogan is facing mounting pressure over the accusations he is trying to cover up a corruption and bribery scandal that has implicated his allies. But the prime minister claims the corruption probe is a \\\"smear campaign\\\" mounted by obscure international forces in order to undermine his government and the country\\\'s economy.
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[27 Dec 2013] Palestinians slam israeli policies for lack of tourists -...
The mayor of Bethlehem says Israeli tour operators are controlling the influx of travelers into the historical city over the Christmas period....
The mayor of Bethlehem says Israeli tour operators are controlling the influx of travelers into the historical city over the Christmas period. This, the mayor says, is hurting the Palestinian economy.
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[31 Dec 2013] Analysts: Riyadh seeking to escalate campaign against...
What is behind the surprise Saudi decision to provide 3 billion dollars worth of military aid to the Lebanese army?
The announcement of this...
What is behind the surprise Saudi decision to provide 3 billion dollars worth of military aid to the Lebanese army?
The announcement of this decision was recently made by Lebanese president Michel Suleiman, after Saudi King Abdullah and French president Francois Hollande apparently agreed on the issue during their summit in Riyadh. The deal says Paris is to play the role of the military supplier, while Riyadh will take care of the financing. No one has so far mentioned that the military aid could be used to deter Israel. Tel Aviv has launched wars on Lebanon ever since its existence but no such military aid has ever been granted to Lebanon. Moreover Israeli officials have not made any objections to this announcement. Hence the logical, widespread conclusion is that this step targets Hezbollah. In a recent visit by Suleiman to Riyadh, the Saudi Monarch reportedly called for the Lebanese army to stop Hezbollah from joining the fight in Syria. Many experts believe that this is a Saudi reaction to the role Hezbollah has played in thwarting Riyadh\\\'s agenda of toppling Syrian president Bashar Assad. Saudi Arabia\\\'s Lebanese allies in the March 14 movement appeared to confirm this view, with members of the movement describing this declaration as a blow to Hezbollah. Meanwhile, the designated supplier of the military aid, France, is believed to be the main force behind the recent E-U decision to blacklist the military wing of Hezbollah. Saudi Arabia is eager to escalate its campaign against Hezbollah, perhaps showing Washington that it can seek support elsewhere. France meanwhile welcomes the 3 billion dollar package, as it\\\'s trying to find ways to boost its austerity-hit economy. Now the main question is whether the deal could possibly change the Lebanese\\\'s anti-Israeli doctrine into an anti-Hezbollah stance?
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[25 Feb 2014] Pakistan most terror-hit nation: Report - English
Dealing with violent security situation still remains a serious challenge in Pakistan.
Now after months of consultations, Pakistan government has...
Dealing with violent security situation still remains a serious challenge in Pakistan.
Now after months of consultations, Pakistan government has finally approved a new national security policy. The 86-page document gives a rare insight into the country\'s current security problems. According to the first-ever national security policy document, close to 50,000 people were killed in Pakistan among them over 5000 personnel of the law-enforcement agencies since the country joined the so-called US-led war on terror after 9/11 attacks in 2001. The document goes on to estimate the total loss to economy in the last ten years because of terrorism at $78 billion.
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