Iran

PoliticsEconomyEnergyNuclear EnergyCultureMajlis

US behind Iran nuclear issue: Gharazi

Presidential candidate Gharazi says US hostility is behind nuclear standoff between Iran and West.

1 hr ago

• US continues campaign against Iran vote
• Israel says anti-Iran sanctions failed
• IRIB announces election coverage plans
• Larijani warns against mudslinging
• Iran arrests MKO agents on election job

»See more articles

Middle East

IraqPalestineLebanonSyriaSaudi ArabiaTurkeyPersian GulfMore

Syria defends targeting Israeli vehicle

Syria defends targeting an Israeli military vehicle in Golan Heights earlier this week.

14 mins ago

• Yemen main oil pipeline sabotaged
• Villagers condemn Bahrain crackdown
• Iraqi Shias, Sunnis hold unity prayers
• Tripoli clashes death toll climbs to 23
• ‘Syria agrees to attend Geneva talks’

»See more articles

US DESK

40% of Americans felt pain of sequester

A new poll shows nearly 4 in 10 Americans have felt the pain of automatic spending cuts.

1 hr ago

• Pakistan: US drone strikes are illegal
• How counterterrorism equals terrorism
• US drones draw ire of Amnesty Int'l
• Holder OK’d search warrant for reporter
• US faces a stormy hurricane season

»See more articles

United States

'Massachusetts teen remains in custody'

A US boy arrested for making ‘terror threats’ on his Facebook page remains in custody.

36 mins ago

• 'US nabs Czech family murder suspect'
• ‘Gun violence costs Chicago USD 2.5 bn’
• Chomsky calls for Obama trial at ICC
• Magnitude-5.7 tremor hits California
• US bridge collapse impacts major route

»See more articles

Britain

EnglandWalesScotlandNorthern Ireland

Britons struggle with council tax cuts

A leading charity has warned that UK families struggle with council tax cuts.

1 hr ago

• Major Saudi royals’ scandals in UK
• SOAS serves as MI6 training ground
• UK MI5 knows about Woolwich attackers
• ‘UK is paying for complicity in Syria’
• Woolwich sparks snooper charter return

»See more articles

Asia-Pacific

PakistanIndiaAfghanistanChinaKoreasMore

‘Four killed in Kabul clashes’

At least two Afghan police officers and two assailants are killed in clashes in capital Kabul.

2 hrs ago

• Pakistan opposes US drone strikes
• Gunmen kill NATO driver in Pakistan
• Powerful explosions rock Kabul
• Three Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir
• Activists to sue India on dangerous arms

»See more articles

Africa

SomaliaEgyptNorth AfricaSudanNigeriaMore

‘Tunisia progressing against terrorism’

Tunisia’s prime minister says the country has made progress in dismantling terrorist cells.

9 hrs ago

• UN chief arrives in flashpoint DRC city
• Malian group claims Niger bombings
• Car bombings in Niger kill 20 troops
• Car bombings in Niger injure several
• ‘Ivory trade menaces peace in C Africa’

»See more articles

Europe

RussiaFranceGermanyEUMore

‘Settlers not to blame for Sweden riots’

Sweden's opposition leader dismisses PM's remarks blaming suburban residents for the unrest.

1 hr ago

• ‘More Italians face economic hardship’
• Strong quake jolts Russia’s Far East
• US sees image deteriorated in Russia
• Sweden protests continue for 5th night
• Judge in Berlusconi trial threatened

»See more articles

Americas

ArgentinaBrazilVenezuelaMexicoMore

Paraguay seizes 25.6 tons of marijuana

Paraguayan anti-drug police seize and burn 25.6 tons of marijuana.

1 hr ago

• Five die in Venezuela helicopter crash
• ‘Canadians express anger on Twitter’
• Canadians renew calls for independence
• Nine soldiers killed in Colombia attack
• Train accident spills 91k liters of oil

»See more articles

Arts

• Iran director to judge at China festival
• Iran cinema partakes in Cannes market
• Iran drama to vie in Shanghai Filmfest
• Farhadi’s ‘Past’ to hit Iran theaters
• Tehran to host 2013 short Filmfest

»See more articles

Business

• Gold has its biggest fall in 30 years
• ‘Corruption rife among politicians’
• European stocks plunge on Cyprus deal
• German telecom giant loses 5bn euros
• US stocks drop over poor econ. data

»See more articles

Health

• Job stress boosts heart disease risk
• Air pollution may raise diabetes risk
• Low cost products may save newborns
• Garbage man gene could prolong life
• Middle-aged suicides climb in US

»See more articles

Sci-Tech

• Iran unveils clean energy achievements
• Scientists seek to predict earthquake
• Mars 1-way trip receives warm response
• Plants can combat climate warming
• ‘Iran 2012 chemistry articles over 4000’

»See more articles

Society

• Iran offers condolences over US tornado
• Hero Iranian fireman donates organs
• Southern Iran hit by 5.7 earthquake
• Iran to launch two new airlines
• Iran envoy to Baku hails IRIB branch

»See more articles

Sports

• Iran rejects reports on wrestling team
• 'Iran's wrestling team cuts short US tour'
• AFC appoints Mahdavikia as ambassador
• Iran beats US 6-1 in wrestling exhibition
• Iran’s Blues beat UAE’s al-Shabab 4-2

»See more articles

• Mohammad Reza Aref, Presidential Candidate
• Syria Crisis
• Is Imam Ali (as) a reason to unite or divide?
• US killer drones
• Syria crisis
• Ali Maxwell
• Iran presidential election 2013
• Israel lobby in America
• Ali Akbar Velayati, presidential candidate
• Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, Presidential Candidate
• Mohsen Rezaei, presidential candidate
• Sectarian violence in Iraq