Iran
Iran rejects human rights criticism as sanctions loom
World
February 16, 2010
Iran rejects human rights criticism as sanctions loom
Geneva-- Iran told a United Nations body on Monday that it fully respects human rights, denouncing concerns raised by the…
Clinton: Iran moving toward military dictatorship
World
February 15, 2010
Clinton: Iran moving toward military dictatorship
Doha-- The United States believes Iran may be heading towards a military dictatorship and that its Revolutionary Guard Corps is…
Clinton seeks more Arab pressure on Iran
World
February 14, 2010
Clinton seeks more Arab pressure on Iran
Shannon, Ireland-- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will seek to enlist more Arab diplomatic pressure on Iran to curb its…
Iran braces for protests on revolution day
World
February 11, 2010
Iran braces for protests on revolution day
Tehran-- Iran marks on Thursday the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution with nationwide marches, while security forces are on…
Key powers push for tougher sanctions against Iran
World
February 9, 2010
Key powers push for tougher sanctions against Iran
Washington-- The United States and France said they will push for "strong" new UN anti-nuclear sanctions against Iran after the…
Davos: Not much for the Middle East
Egypt
February 8, 2010
Davos: Not much for the Middle East
Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif had an excellent excuse to miss the Davos forum this year: he just got married. But…
Iran’s police vow no tolerance towards protesters
World
February 7, 2010
Iran’s police vow no tolerance towards protesters
Tehran-- Iranian police will show no more tolerance toward anti-government protesters, the force's chief was quoted as saying on Saturday,…
Iran: US missile system to sow Gulf division
World
February 3, 2010
Iran: US missile system to sow Gulf division
Tehran-- Iran on Tuesday warned its Arab neighbors in the Persian Gulf that the United States is trying to drive…
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
Egypt
February 3, 2010
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
While Hamas may be offering a more conciliatory tone these days, Egypt has shown no sign of softening its position…
Today’s papers: Sinai development, more football celebrations
Egypt
February 3, 2010
Today’s papers: Sinai development, more football celebrations
Al-Akhbar led with news of Sinai development plans, focusing on proposals to improve Arish's port and railway tracks, construct a…