[17 Nov 2013] Acting PA chief calls for intl. probe into death of Arafat...
Acting Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas has called for an international investigation to determine who was behind the death of former PLO...
Acting Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas has called for an international investigation to determine who was behind the death of former PLO leader Yasser Arafat.
Abbas\'s remarks came days after Palestinian investigators accepted reports issued by Swiss scientists, who said they found high levels of the radioactive element polonium in the remains of Arafat\'s body. Palestinian investigators say Israel is the prime suspect in the case. However, Tel Aviv has denied the allegations. Arafat died in November 2004, a month after going into a coma following symptoms of abdominal pains, diarrhea, and vomiting.
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[19 Nov 2013] Afghans must stand up to US war crimes: Leah Bolger - English
Press TV has conducted an interview with Leah Bolger, former president of Veterans for Peace, about Afghanistan rejecting a key provision of a...
Press TV has conducted an interview with Leah Bolger, former president of Veterans for Peace, about Afghanistan rejecting a key provision of a security pact with the United States that would allow US forces to stay in the country beyond 2014.
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[21 Nov 2013] France warns Central African Republic on - English
France has warned that the Central African Republic is on the verge of genocide. This comes as the U-N is considering sending African and French...
France has warned that the Central African Republic is on the verge of genocide. This comes as the U-N is considering sending African and French forces to intervene in the strife-torn country.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has described the situation in France\'s former colony as total disorder. The Central Africa Republic has faced growing chaos since a coalition of rebels staged a coup in March, forcing president Francois Bozize to flee. Last year, France invaded Mali under the pretext of stopping what it called al-Qaeda-linked militants in the country. The invasion has caused a serious humanitarian crisis in the country, displacing thousands of people.
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[26 Nov 2013] Peugeot Citroen labor unions welcome ease of sanctions on...
Peugeot-Citroen was the worst affected French company when the U-S and its allies imposed sanctions against Iran in 2012. Until then, the car-maker...
Peugeot-Citroen was the worst affected French company when the U-S and its allies imposed sanctions against Iran in 2012. Until then, the car-maker had been sending spare parts to its former partner Iran-Khodro. When it stopped doing so, it entered a period of deep crisis which led to thousands of job cuts in the company. In a country facing record high unemployment, this was a shock.
With the new deal between Iran and five permanent members of the U-N Security Council plus Germany, the sanctions on Tehran are eased, bringing a mix of respite and caution to labor unions.
Peugeot Citroen\'s share prices rose just a day after the ease on sanctions was announced.
Before the sanctions, the company was the biggest player on Iranian roads.
Peugeot has recently announced it is hiring a new chairman in 2014.
But labor unions are skeptical if Carlos Tavares can really turn around the car-maker\'s fortunes.
In the coming days, Tehran will host the first international car makers\' conference on Iranian auto-industry. And that is where French car brands will find out, if they will dominate Iranian roads as they once did.
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[26 Nov 2013] No preconditions, only way for Syria talks: James Jatras -...
Press TV has conducted an interview with James Jatras, former advisor to US Senate, about UN-Arab League Special Representative for Syria Lakhdar...
Press TV has conducted an interview with James Jatras, former advisor to US Senate, about UN-Arab League Special Representative for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi saying that the Geneva II conference on Syria, set for January 22, would start \"without any preconditions.\"
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[28 Nov 2013] Leading US Republican senator says Iran nuclear sites -...
In the US, a leading Republican senator says Iran\'s nuclear facilities must be bombed.
Speaking at a Zionist Organization of America gala,...
In the US, a leading Republican senator says Iran\'s nuclear facilities must be bombed.
Speaking at a Zionist Organization of America gala, Michelle Bachmann says Israel may be forced to bomb the Iranian facilities. Bachman, who\'s a member of the House Intelligence Committee says the Geneva nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 was a deliberate effort to harm Israel. Bachmann highlighted how the Geneva deal has left Israel isolated. The former presidential candidate says Israel may be forced to stand against Iran alone now that the P5+1 has abandoned it.
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[01 Dec 2013] Egypt panel finished voting on draft charter, sends to...
Egypt\'s 50-member committee tasked with writing the country\'s new constitution finishes voting on the amended national charter.
Egypt\'s...
Egypt\'s 50-member committee tasked with writing the country\'s new constitution finishes voting on the amended national charter.
Egypt\'s former foreign minister Amr Mussa-- who heads the constitution panel-- says the draft will be given to interim president Adly Mansour on Tuesday. The approval comes despite nationwide protests by supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi. Among many others, the panel has approved a controversial article that allows civilians to be tried in military courts. The new draft also bans the formation of parties based on religious grounds. It also specifies that the defense minister must be appointed in agreement with the military. Based on the new charter, procedures for the first election, either presidential or parliamentary, must begin between 30 to 90 days after the adoption of the constitution. Egypt\'s interim authorities suspended the previous constitution written during Morsi after his removal from power on July 3.
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[02 Dec 2013] 18th Conference of organization State parties opens at the...
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has opened its Conference of the States Parties in The Hague.
Top on the agenda is the...
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has opened its Conference of the States Parties in The Hague.
Top on the agenda is the organization\'s mission to get Syrian chemical stockpiles out of the country by the year-end for final destruction. Meanwhile, Iran\'s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham has said that Iran will actively participate in the conference. She added that as a victim of chemical weapons used by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, Iran will be influential in the decisions made by the O-P-C-W. Iran\'s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will also make a speech at the conference on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Press TV\'s Nargess Moballeghi who is currently at the venue of the conference, has sent us this update.
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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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[02 Dec 2013] Riyadh to continue arming militants in Syria until Geneva...
A senior member of the Saudi royal family says Riyadh will continue arming insurgents in Syria until the so-called Geneva-Two conference.
The...
A senior member of the Saudi royal family says Riyadh will continue arming insurgents in Syria until the so-called Geneva-Two conference.
The former director general of Saudi Arabia\'s intelligence agency says he believes the peace conference will not yield sustainable results as long as the battle between the two sides remains disproportional. Turki Al Faisal also sharply criticized Washington\'s policy on Syria. Under a US-Russian-led initiative, the Syrian government and the insurgents in Syria are scheduled to attend peace talks in Geneva on January 22.
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[05 Dec 2013] Iraqi PM meets Iran Supreme Leader to discuss regional...
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has met with Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to discuss bilateral...
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has met with Leader of Iran\\\\\\\'s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to discuss bilateral issues.
During the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei laid emphasis on the importance of cooperation between the two neighbors. He said the two countries should take strides in expanding political, economic and scientific ties, arguing that there are no obstacles to this end. Ayatollah Khamenei praised the performance of the Iraqi government, but said Baghdad needs to do more to improve the welfare of Iraqis. Premier Maliki earlier held talks with President Rouhani during which both sides discussed Syria as well as bilateral ties. The top Iraqi official also held separate talks with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to discuss similar topics. Iran and Iraq have enjoyed growing ties ever since the overthrow of the former Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein in 2003.
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[05 Dec 2013] Egypt public prosecutor orders trial of activists under...
Egypt\'s public prosecutor has ordered the trial of three political activists on charges of protesting without permission and an alleged assault on...
Egypt\'s public prosecutor has ordered the trial of three political activists on charges of protesting without permission and an alleged assault on police. Among those to stand trial is Ahmed Maher, the founder of the April 6 movement. The movement helped ignite the popular uprising in 2011 that led to the ouster of former dictator Hosni Mubarak. Still, no date has been fixed for the trial. But this is the first case of activists being charged under the provisions of a new, controversial protest law. The Interim President, Adly Mansour signed the Law in November. It bans gatherings of more than 10 people without prior permit. Critics have described the move as an attempt to stifle the right to public protest.
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[08 Dec 2013] Pro EU protesters hold fresh demonstrations in Kiev - English
Pro-EU demonstrators are holding a new rally in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych.
They want...
Pro-EU demonstrators are holding a new rally in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych.
They want Yanukovych to resign. This, after he withdrew from an agreement which would have paved the way for Kiev to join the European Union. Pro-EU demonstrators accuse Yanukovych of shelving the deal under Russia\'s Pressure. Out of anger at Russia, they have torn down a statue of Vladimir Lenin, the late founder of the former Soviet Union, of which Ukraine used to be a republic. Meanwhile, the security service has begun investigating alleged attempts by the opposition to topple the government. The investigation is said to be targeting opposition figures who demand Yanukovych step down.
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[08 Dec 2013] Egypt security forces storm al-Azhar, Mansoura university...
In Egypt, three prominent activists have gone on trial for defying a controversial protest law.
Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma, and Mohamed Adel are...
In Egypt, three prominent activists have gone on trial for defying a controversial protest law.
Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma, and Mohamed Adel are accused of organizing an illegal protest on November 30. Maher and Douma are also charged with allegedly assaulting police officers at another rally last month. The charges stem from a new law imposed by the military-backed government following the ouster of president Mohamed Morsi in early July. Maher and Douma supported Morsi\'s removal, but oppose what they see as the army\'s attempts to crack down on freedom of expression. Reports say the trial of the three leading figures-- who had a major role in the 2011 downfall of former regime-- has been adjourned now. Cairo has drawn international fire for the protest law, which has sparked violent protests nationwide. The law bans any protest assembly without prior permission from the police.
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[10 Dec 2013] At least 18 people have been killed in the latest round of...
The deadliest attack took place on Baqubah where a bomb blast left eleven people dead. The explosion also left 19 people injured. Earlier, gunmen...
The deadliest attack took place on Baqubah where a bomb blast left eleven people dead. The explosion also left 19 people injured. Earlier, gunmen shot dead seven shepherds northeast of the city. Nearly a thousand people were killed in terrorist attacks countrywide in November alone. Iraqi officials blame the attacks on al-Qaeda and the remnants of the former Ba\'athist regime.
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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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[12 Dec 2013] Ukraine political crisis - English
Ukraine has been hit with a wave of political unrest since late November when President Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign a trade pact with the...
Ukraine has been hit with a wave of political unrest since late November when President Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign a trade pact with the European Union.
The refusal to sign the deal triggered major street protests by the opposition supporters, who want Ukraine to become closer to the EU and distance itself from Russia.
Clashes erupted several times between the anti-government protesters and police forces during the demonstrations. Several arrests were made in the course of the protests as well.
In an effort to calm the political unrest, Yanukovych on Wednesday invited all parties, including the opposition, to engage in dialog to resolve the crisis facing the country.
Ukrainian opposition leaders rejected Yanukovych\'s offer of negotiations, calling for dismissal of his government and release of detained protesters.
Russia has criticized Western nations for interfering in Ukraine, saying protests against Kiev\'s decision to back away from the EU deal were destabilizing the former Soviet state.
The Russian parliament, the State Duma, in a non-binding statement on Tuesday urged the West to \"stop mounting external pressure on the politics of a country that is brotherly to us.\"
The lower house of parliament also called on Ukrainian opposition forces to \"stop illegal actions\" over the political crisis.
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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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[18 Dec 2013] Egypt public prosecutor orders the trial of ousted...
Egypt\'s public prosecutor orders the trial of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and more than 30 others on charges of espionage.
A statement from...
Egypt\'s public prosecutor orders the trial of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and more than 30 others on charges of espionage.
A statement from the prosecutor\'s office has accused Morsi of plotting with foreign organizations to carry out terrorist attacks in the country. The toppled leader is also accused of committing acts of violence in Egypt. Local media say the other defendants include former presidential aides and Muslim Brotherhood leaders, who will be standing trial along with him. Morsi is already on trial over alleged involvement in the killings of opposition protesters. He was ousted by the military in early July, about a year after taking office as Egytp\'s first democratically-elected president.
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[18 Dec 2013] UN warns deadly violence spreading to other regions in...
The UN chief is warning that violence is spreading in South Sudan as fighting between rival army factions continues unabated. Ban Ki-moon says...
The UN chief is warning that violence is spreading in South Sudan as fighting between rival army factions continues unabated. Ban Ki-moon says he\'s deeply concerned about the situation in the country and that the crisis should be dealt with through dialog. Meanwhile, a UN official says at least 19 people are killed in fresh clashes in Bor, the capital of Jonglei state. The army now says it has lost control of the city. Tensions are also rising in other part of the country. South Sudan has been witnessing deadly violence after President Salva Kiir accused former vice president Riek Machar of trying to launch a coup. Machar who was sacked in July has denied the accusations. Based on U-N figures, up to 500 people have been killed and 800 others wounded since the violence broke out on Sunday.
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[19 Dec 2013] 3 Indian peacekeepers killed in attack on UN base in South...
Three Indian peacekeepers are confirmed dead in an attack on a UN base in South Sudan.
India\'s UN envoy says the peacekeepers were targeted...
Three Indian peacekeepers are confirmed dead in an attack on a UN base in South Sudan.
India\'s UN envoy says the peacekeepers were targeted and killed during an attack by a group of ethnic youths on the base in Jonglei state. The attackers were apparently chasing civilians who had taken refuge in the base. The attack on the UN base came after troops loyal to fugitive former vice president Riek Machar seized the town of Bor late Wednesday. Hundreds of people have been killed in South Sudan since violence broke out in the country on Sunday.
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[20 Dec 2013] UN fears on inter clan war in South Sudan as bloodshed...
The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis and the deteriorating security situation in South Sudan amid...
The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis and the deteriorating security situation in South Sudan amid a fierce political battle.
The UN said an attack by armed men on its compound in Jonglei state left two Indian peacekeepers dead on Thursday. The targets of the attack were said to be members of President Salva Kiir\\\'s tribe who had sought refuge in the UN compound. The violence began on Sunday in the capital Juba following a failed coup and has since spread rapidly across the country. The president has accused former vice president Riek Machar of attempting to seize power by force. At least 500 people are believed to have died since Sunday in the fighting between the army and Machar\\\'s supporters. The oil-rich country has been struggling to achieve stable government since it seceded from Sudan in 2011, with Western support.
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[22 Dec 2013] Egypt anti coup alliance boycotts Jan. constitutional...
In Egypt, an alliance of Islamic groups called anti-coup alliance has finally made its widely-expected announcement about the constitutional...
In Egypt, an alliance of Islamic groups called anti-coup alliance has finally made its widely-expected announcement about the constitutional referendum slated for January.
The alliance was formed following the July\'s ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi --- a move which it sees as a military coup. In its long-awaited announcement, the alliance said it had weighed the option of rallying for a No-vote, but finally decided to go for a boycott. The alliance said it\'s against the referendum, because it will be held by a government which it says has killed and detained many people following Morsi\'s ouster.
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[24 Dec 2013] US whistleblower happy with leaking NSA surveillance...
Six months ago, American whistleblower Edward Snowden started leaking the US National Security Agency\\\'s surveillance documents. Now the former...
Six months ago, American whistleblower Edward Snowden started leaking the US National Security Agency\\\'s surveillance documents. Now the former NSA contractor says his mission has been accomplished.
In an interview with The Washington Post, Snowden has said he\\\'s happy because the public is now informed about the US massive sweep of Internet and phone records. This is Snowden\\\'s first in-person interview since his June arrival in Russia under temporary asylum, that will expire in August. US federal prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint against Snowden, charging him with espionage and felony theft of government property. But Snowden says he\\\'s working to improve the NSA, adding this is the only thing Washington does not realize. Snowden\\\'s revelations have outraged civil liberties advocates. Even US allies have been angered by reports that Washington has been monitoring their leaders\\\' cellphone calls and other virtual communications.
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[24 Dec 2013] UN to investigate reports of crimes against humanity -...
The United Nations is warning that it\\\'ll investigate reports of crimes against humanity in South Sudan.
The warning comes after eyewitnesses...
The United Nations is warning that it\\\'ll investigate reports of crimes against humanity in South Sudan.
The warning comes after eyewitnesses unveiled a wave of brutal ethnic killings. UN chief Ban Ki-moon says all those responsible for the killings will face the consequences. He has asked the Security Council to nearly double the size of the UN mission in South Sudan. Since nearly a week ago, the country has been hit by deadly fighting between government forces and rebels loyal to former vice president, Riek Machar. According to official estimates, 500 people have lost their lives in the week long conflict. But independent sources believe the real figure to be higher.
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[26 Dec 2013] Families of Tunisia martyrs seek Ben Ali extradition -...
Families of the Martyrs of the Tunisian revolution have come from across the country to demonstrate in front of the Military court of Tunis....
Families of the Martyrs of the Tunisian revolution have come from across the country to demonstrate in front of the Military court of Tunis. Parents and lawyers have condemned the liberation of the officers who had shot hundreds of young men and women three years ago.
Angry Protesters and human rights activists have called for the extradition of the former dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali who escaped to Saudi Arabia in January 2011.
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[27 Dec 2013] Al Mukhtar Army claimed responsibility for attacks on...
A militia group has claimed responsibility for the recent attacks on the camp of anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization in Iraq.
The group,...
A militia group has claimed responsibility for the recent attacks on the camp of anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization in Iraq.
The group, calling itself al-Mukhtar Army, says it fired 20 rockets and mortar rounds on the camp. It also says that they\\\'ve frequently asked the Iraqi government to expel M-K-O from the country, but they are still there. On Thursday, three members of the terrorist organization were killed and dozens more injured at the so-called Camp Liberty near Baghdad airport. M-K-O members were moved to the camp from their previous location in Iraq. The group is responsible for numerous acts of terror against Iranian civilians and officials. The organization aided Iraq\\\'s former dictator Saddam Hussein in his war against Iran in the eighties.
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[29 Dec 2013] Syria points at Saudi involvement in killing of Lebanese...
Syria has slammed what it describes as \"political accusations\" by the Saudi-backed March 14th Bloc , blaming Damascus for the killing...
Syria has slammed what it describes as \"political accusations\" by the Saudi-backed March 14th Bloc , blaming Damascus for the killing of Former Lebanese Finance Minister Mohammad Shatah. The Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon has told Press TV that a recent statement by the Saudi Ambassador to London points at the real perpetrators.
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