Archive for May, 2009
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Iran defuses bomb on Tehran-bound plane
Iranian security officials successfully manage to defuse a bomb on a Tehran-bound passenger airliner, averting what could have been a major airborne catastrophe. Within minutes from take-off, flight security officials aboard a late Saturday Kish Air
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Taliban continues Shia killings: Pak media
The Wahhabi-minded Taliban insurgents continue to slaughter Shia Muslims across the lawless northwestern Pakistan, media reports reveal. Countless incidents of massacres happened in northwestern town of Dera Ismail Khan and Kurram Agency over some p
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Iran hangs three over Thursday mosque bombing
Iran executed in public three men convicted of involvement in a deadly mosque bombing in the southeast of the country, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday. "Three people convicted of being involved in the recent terrorist bombing i
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Democracy in Iran can be seen at grass root level
The Pakistani religious leaders said that in Iran the effects of democracy can be seen at grass root level. Talking to IRNA, with a reference to the upcoming presidential elections in Iran they said that the leader who will win the election will
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Supreme Leader’s Message of Condolence
The Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has issued a message of condolence following the recent bloody terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan. The message refers to plots and conspiracies by 'int
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US Launches Cyber Security Plan
US President Barack Obama has announced plans for securing American computer networks against cyber attacks. Speaking on Friday Obama said from now on, America's digital infrastructure would be treated as a strategic national asset. He announced t
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Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria to link their power networks
Iran, Iraq and Turkey in Baghdad on Thursday evening signed an agreement for power and energy cooperation and linking their power networks with that of Syria. According to IRNA, the memorandum of understanding was signed by Iran's Minister of Energy
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Suicide bombing kills 19, injures 125 in Zahedan
A relatively strong bomb rocked local Amir al-Momenin Mosque in Zahedan, Sistan-Balouchestan Prov., on Thursday, killing 19 and injuring 125. According to IRNA, speaking to reporters on Thursday, Governor of Sistan-Balouchestan Province Ali-Mohammad
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Tehran’s Friday Prayers Sermons
Tehran's Interim Friday Prayers Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami, has said the responsibility for the recent terrorist attack on a Shiite mosque in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan lies firmly at the feet of global arrogance. Speaking t
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UN issues desperate appeal to help Pakistanis
UNITED NATIONS: The U.N. humanitarian chief issued a desperate appeal Thursday for hundreds of millions of dollars to help 2.4 million Pakistanis who have fled the war against Taliban militants, warning that the U.N. can only sustain its current aid
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Ahmadinejad: We are after ultimate advancement of Iran
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran on Wednesday evening said in an aired presidential campaign address: "Advancement means improvement in economic, cultural and political fields, in accordance with our definitions." According to IRIB World Servi
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Hamas: Abbas conceding West Bank to Israel
Hamas has charged Head of Palestine's self-rule Authority Mahmoud Abbas of granting concessions on the illegal Zionist settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to Press TV, the protest came after Ahmed Qurei, a senior aide to Mahmoud Abbas, s
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Taliban claim responsibility for Lahore attack
The Taliban in Pakistan claimed responsibility Thursday for a deadly bomb and gun attack on police and intelligence agency offices, saying it was revenge for the army's current offensive against the militants in the country's northwest. According to
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Six killed in Peshawar twin blasts; 2 terrorists killed in operation
PESHAWAR: At least 6 persons were killed and 100 others injured in two consecutive bomb blasts occurred in populated locations in Peshawar on Thursday. Dozens of vehicles and shops were destroyed. Two terrorists were killed in the ensuing search o
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Two consecutive blasts in Peshawar claim 5 lives, injure 100
PESHAWAR: At least 5 persons were killed and 100 others injured in two consecutive bomb blasts occurred in populated areas of Peshawar on Thursday. The blasts occurred in Qisa Khwani and Kabari Bazar within two minutes of each other. Imtiaz, Mu
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Zardari: My visit to Iran gives great impetus to bilateral ties
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani the outcome of his recent visit to Iran and said that it will give great impetus to Pak-Iran relations. According to IRIB World Service, the Pakista
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D. I. Khan: Firing Killing 1 person, 1 Injured
Firing on 2 Momineen of Bhakkar going to factory near Qureshi Mur D. I. Khan. As a result of this one person Akther Abbas Shah s/o Syed Tasadaq Hussain Shah was killed, while other was injured. Namaz-e-Janaza will be held at 7:00 evening at Darya Kha
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Lahore suicide blast death toll mounts to 23
Lahore suicide blast death toll mounts to 23 LAHORE: The suicide car bomb blast at Rescue-15 building adjacent to CCPO Office killed 23 people and injured over 300 others here in Civil Line area on Wednesday. The injured have been shifted to di
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Blast in Rescue 15 building in Lahore., several feared dead and hurt.
LAHORE: A blast occurred in Rescue 15 building adjacent to CCPO office in Civil Lines in Lahore on Wednesday. According to sources, several people have been killed and injured in the blast. Gunshots also heard in the area after the blast. The win
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D.I.Khan: One martyred and several injured in a hand-grenade
It was early morning around 4:00 A.M when a hand gernade was trhown in a home of Sadiq Hussain resulting he, his son, daughter and wife are injured while Zafar Hussain 30 is martryred.
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