Archive for July, 2009
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More U.S. banks put on “probation”
(Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators have raised the number of struggling banks which they have essentially put on probation, forcing them to fix their problems to avoid potential failures, the Wall Street Journal said. Citing data obtained under t
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Egypt:Al-Azhar senior scholar refused to describe Shia as Infidel
Al-Azhar senior scholar, Sheikh Ashour, rejected the claim of Sheikh Yaqub based on "Shias are infidel" and stressed that Shias are not infidel and they are not going out of Islam. In a TV program "Cairo Today", quarrel was erupted between Mahmoud
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Ahmadinejad receives presidential order on August 3
The conformation ceremony takes place on Monday, where re- elected president receive his order from Supreme Leader in front of influential figures. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will be sworn in as the 10th president of the Islamic republic on August 5.
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Iraq:Grand Ayatollah Sistani Emphasizes National Unity
In a meeting with the Iraqi government spokesman, Ali ad-Dabbagh, he emphasized the need for the government officials to serve the people. And latest political conditions in the country. In related news, the Iraqi News Agency announced that in separ
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UN chief calls Benazir Income Support Programme model for other countries
UNITED NATIONS, July 31 (APP): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday praised the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), saying it was oriented along the lines of his vision of helping the world’s most vulnerable people. The secretary-general
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In Islam, men and women are equal.but…
Fatemeh Badaqi, the member of cultural and social service in Iranian parliament said in an private interview with Iwna:" with an entire view to this issue we can say that there is no law discrimination between men and women, but, accordance with the
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swine flu cases reached 50 in Iran
ILNA: Iran Health Ministries confirmed 50 cases of A (H1N1), most cases infected by virus during Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.The Health Ministries also stated along with Saudi Arabia, US, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia confirmed cases of A (H1N1).
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Lebanon:Conflict over Names, Portfolios between Allies and Rivals Starts
The "difficult stage" in the cabinet formation process ended, but the "toughest" one just started! Indeed, and at the time "optimism" finally triumphed over "pessimism" on the eve of May 1, it seemed that the "birth" of the "partnership government"
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Saudi authorities indirectly ordered: Shia Adhan (Islamic call to prayer اذان) eliminates in Iraq Media
Director of Al-Iraqiya satellite channel expressed that the Adhan of Shia would be omitted after the order of Iraq's Prime Minister Office under the request of Saudi Arabia. Director of Al-Iraqiya news channel, Abdul-Karim Hamadi, announced: "Iraq's
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IRAQ:BARZANI RE-ELECTED KURDISTAN PRESIDENT
Iraq's election commission has announced the re-election of Massud Barzani as the regional president of Kurdistan with the majority of the votes. According to IRIB, official results showed on Wednesday evening that Massud Barzani had won 69.6 percent
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Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan vow to fight against terrorism; cooperate in trade, energy
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, Jul 30 (APP): Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan on Thursday expressed their resolve to cooperate in effectively addressing the menace of terrorism and organized crime, besides strengthening joint cooperation in trade, energy
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Security improving in eastern borders with Pakistan: Iranian FM
TEHRAN, July 29 (MNA) -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here on Wednesday that the security situation in Iran’s borders with Pakistan is improving. Mottaki, who attended Majlis Wednesday’s session to explain about th
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Judiciary chief calls for rulings on detainees by August 3
TEHRAN, July 27 (MNA) -- Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi has ordered senior judicial officials to make rulings on the status of detainees who were arrested in the post-election unrest by August 3. In a meeting of seni
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Improvement in Pak-India ties, peace in Afghanistan must for regional trade promotion: Kaira
ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira Tuesday said improved relationship between Pakistan and India, resolution of Kashmir issue, peace in Afghanistan were the pre-requisites to promote regional trade a
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CELEBRATING BIRTH OF IMAM ZAINUL ABIDIN(PBUH)
Imam Zainul Aabidin Alī ibn Ḥussain(PBUH) was born on 15th Jamadiulawwal or 5th Shabaan 38 AH (654) in Medina. His father,Imam Ḥussain ibn ‘Alī Ibn Abi Talib (PBUH), was a grandson of Prophet hazrat Muhammad(PBUH). His brothers were Ali A
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Iran refuted Western theory of government: Ahmadinejad
TEHRAN -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that the June 12 presidential election refuted the Western theory of government. “They have devised their own rules and criteria and view themselves as the judges… and even i
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Majlis vows to follow guidelines of Leader
205 Majlis representatives issued a statement on Sunday, voicing their readiness to carry out the commands of the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei. In the statement, the Majlis deputies pledged to spare no efforts to thwart pl
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Local terrorist commander killed, 9 apprehended: ISPR
ISLAMABAD, July 26 (APP)- A local commander of terrorists was killed while the security forces have apprehended nine others including an Imam Mosque during the last 24 hours from various parts of Swat and Malakand.According to ISPR here on Sunday, tw
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Sayed Abdulaziz Hakim, congratulates President Jalal Talabani and Kurdistan regional president Massoud Barzani on the success of the elections in Kurdistan
Sayed Abdulaziz. Hakim, congratulates President Jalal Talabani and Kurdistan regional president Massoud Barzani on the success of the elections in Kurdistan He said:The high turnout in the parliamentary elections and the presidency of the region a
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A terrorist attack in Iraq, 8 killed and injured
The Iraqi police news resources affirmed, near municipality building in center of al Anbar province a car bomb explosion caused killing of three Iraqis and injuring five others as well. Two of three killed were policemen and two security guards and t
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