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Iran b-ballers beat Taiwan at Asia Cup

The Iranian squad defeated Taiwan 71-63 at Tokyo’s Ota Gymnasium in the preliminary round of the tourney on Monday. The team has already won India 83-71 in its first match, and Qatar 85-75 in its second encounter. Samad Nikkhah Bahrami scored 24 points for Iran to stand on top of the score sheet of the […]

Chevron gets $17.5mn fine for Brazil spill

National Petroleum Agency (ANP) Director Magda Chambriard told reporters at a press conference on Monday that the fine, which was handed down last week, covered 24 of the 25 infractions ANP cited Chevron for earlier this year. “There is one (missing fine) related to the abandonment of the well. The maximum limit is one million […]

Al-Shabab vacate stronghold in Somalia

On Sunday, the Kenyan forces, currently under the command of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and Somali government troops attacked al-Shabab bases in port city of Kismayo. “Last night (Sunday), al-Shabab left the town with all their military vehicles and they are heading toward neighboring towns ahead of AMISOM forces attack,” said a resident, […]

Al-Shabab vacate stronghold in Somalia

On Sunday, the Kenyan forces, currently under the command of African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and Somali government troops attacked al-Shabab bases in port city of Kismayo. “Last night (Sunday), al-Shabab left the town with all their military vehicles and they are heading toward neighboring towns ahead of AMISOM forces attack,” said a resident, […]

Turkey heightens Syria border presence

According to Turkish sources, a convoy of 40 trucks carrying military supplies and armored vehicles left the Turkish city of Diyarbakir for a buffer zone on the Turkish soil near the Syrian border on Monday. The source claimed that the deployment aims at preventing the Syrian unrest spilling over the border into Turkey. It is […]

Turkey heightens Syria border presence

According to Turkish sources, a convoy of 40 trucks carrying military supplies and armored vehicles left the Turkish city of Diyarbakir for a buffer zone on the Turkish soil near the Syrian border on Monday. The source claimed that the deployment aims at preventing the Syrian unrest spilling over the border into Turkey. It is […]

State legislator murdered in Mexico

Jaime Serrano Cedillo, a 45-year-old state deputy, was killed in Nezahualcoyotl city, situated about 11 kilometers (7 miles) east of the national capital Mexico City, on Sunday as he walked down a street, The Associated Press reported on Monday. The attacker fled and no arrests have been made. Serrano was rushed to hospital by his […]

State legislator murdered in Mexico

Jaime Serrano Cedillo, a 45-year-old state deputy, was killed in Nezahualcoyotl city, situated about 11 kilometers (7 miles) east of the national capital Mexico City, on Sunday as he walked down a street, The Associated Press reported on Monday. The attacker fled and no arrests have been made. Serrano was rushed to hospital by his […]

Libya rejects reports of 50 arrests

Abdel A’al put the number of the arrested at four and said around 50 people were “wanted for investigation.” “What I have is that four have been arrested,” the Libyan interior minister said on Monday. Abdel A’al’s remarks were at odds with the comments of the President of Libya’s National Congress, who confirmed on Sunday […]

Libya rejects reports of 50 arrests

Abdel A’al put the number of the arrested at four and said around 50 people were “wanted for investigation.” “What I have is that four have been arrested,” the Libyan interior minister said on Monday. Abdel A’al’s remarks were at odds with the comments of the President of Libya’s National Congress, who confirmed on Sunday […]

Brent crude climbs again to near $117

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Brent crude climbs again to near $117

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IBM images show molecular bonds

According to the report published in Science, the new study has examined fullerene, which has linked rings of carbon atoms at its core, using an atomic force microscopy or AFM. Their images show the length of the atomic bonds. The bright and dark spots on the images correspond to the higher and lower density of […]

Persepolis held to draw against Naft

The Reds earned their fourth tie in the eighth week of the IPL at Tehran’s Azadi stadium on Sunday. Both sides failed to create goal opportunities in the whole match. Persepolis fans shouted slogans against players and manager Manuel Jose at the end of the match. Persepolis is currently standing in the 14th place of […]

Egypt soldier killed by Sinai militants

Alaa Mohammed Eid was shot in the stomach on Sunday and succumbed to his injuries after being transferred to a Cairo hospital, AFP quoted Security officials as saying. The clashes erupted after militants attacked the North Sinai security headquarters in the town of al-Arish at dawn using rocket-propelled grenades and automatic rifles. In a separate […]

3 Egyptian soldiers injured in Sinai

Militants launched an attack on the security headquarters in al-Arish, north of the Sinai, during the early hours of Sunday, using rocket propelled grenades and automatic rifles. “They positioned themselves on the roofs of buildings opposite the security headquarters and launched the rocket propelled grenades,” said an Egyptian official, whose name was not mentioned in […]

4 protesters die at US Embassy in Tunis

Anti-US demonstrations over a low-budget anti-Islam film have been held all over the Muslim world, with protesters storming US embassies and torching US flags. “Three protesters were shot dead, the fourth was hit by a car and 49 people were injured, including nine seriously,” a spokesman for the ministry told AFP on Saturday. The spokesman […]

Esteqlal defeats Rah Ahan at home

Striker Arash Borhani gave the Blues the lead eight minutes into the match at Azadi stadium in Tehran on Saturday. Rah Ahan’s Bahador Abdi failed to score a penalty shot in the first half and missed the best opportunity of Ali Daei’s side to level the match. In the 82nd minute, Meysam Baou doubled the […]

19 Iranian photogs in LA competition

Behrouz Mehri, Azin Zanjani, Jalal Sepehr, Majid Mousavi, and Maziar Moradi are some of the Iranian photographers whose works were selected for this year’s competition, ISNA reported on Saturday. The winners selected by an international jury will receive awards in Los Angeles on October 8, 2012. Sponsored by the Lucie Foundation, the International Photography Awards […]

Study: Palm trees grew on Antarctica

According to the study published in Nature, the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) drilled through 1km of sediment through 4km of water off Wilkes Land on Antarctica’s eastern coast. The drill provided scientists with pollen grains from palm trees, relatives of the modern baobab and macadamia, and remains of tiny single-celled organisms called Archaea. The […]

Study: Palm trees grew on Antarctica

According to the study published in Nature, the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) drilled through 1km of sediment through 4km of water off Wilkes Land on Antarctica’s eastern coast. The drill provided scientists with pollen grains from palm trees, relatives of the modern baobab and macadamia, and remains of tiny single-celled organisms called Archaea. The […]

‘US bans on Iran act of frustration’

The hasty congressional action on Wednesday, intended to further punish all banks, insurance firms and shipping lines involved in Iran’s oil exports, comes just before the US Congress adjourns for a lengthy summer break to campaign for November’s nationwide congressional and presidential elections, while both the dominant political parties are resorting to extraordinary measures to […]

‘US bans on Iran act of frustration’

The hasty congressional action on Wednesday, intended to further punish all banks, insurance firms and shipping lines involved in Iran’s oil exports, comes just before the US Congress adjourns for a lengthy summer break to campaign for November’s nationwide congressional and presidential elections, while both the dominant political parties are resorting to extraordinary measures to […]

‘World powers fight proxy war in Syria’

“The army is engaged in a crucial and heroic battle… on which the destiny of the nation and its people rests,” Assad said in a speech on Wednesday. “The enemy is among us today, using agents to destabilize the country, the security of its citizens… and continues to exhaust our economic and scientific resources.” The […]

New arrests in Quebec tuition protest

The arrests made on Wednesday when thousands of people took to streets of the provincial capital, Montreal to show their outrage at the government’s policies on the opening day of campaigning for upcoming general elections. Police used force to disperse the protesters and claimed the demonstration was illegal because the officials did not issue permission […]

Washington’s total war on Syria

Imagine that legacy for current and future historians to address. Imagine how few will do it accurately and honorably. Imagine a nation glorifying wars in the name of peace. Historians Charles Beard and Gore Vidal called them “perpetual war(s) for perpetual peace.” Historian Harry Elmer Barnes addressed the same issue, saying: “If trends continue….we shall […]

Toyota recalls 760, 000 RAV4s in US

The automaker also said that it will recall 18,000 Lexus HS 250h hybrid cars built in 2010 while the recall will affect RAV4 models built between 2006 and early 2011. The Japanese auto manufacturer says it is conducting the recall voluntarily in order to fix problems that could arise in the rear suspension of its […]

Mental illness ups premature death risk

According to the study, funded by independent charity Wellcome Trust, that was published in the British Medical Journal, scientists found a link between psychological distress and death. A team of researchers from the University College London and Edinburgh University followed the case by analyzing the premature deaths from conditions such as heart disease and cancer […]

Boko Haram militants killed in NE Nigeria

The incident took place on Monday after the militants were caught smuggling heavy weapons into Nigeria, AFP quoted Sagir Musa, a military spokesman in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, as saying on Wednesday. “The interception was carried out around 21:00 on Monday at the Daban Masara border…Two suspected Boko Haram members escorting the consignment were […]

The role of Saudi spymaster in Syria

Known as ‘Bandar Bush’ on account of his close ties with former US President George Bush, the prince-cum-spymaster is widely considered as a linchpin in CIA-Mossad dastardly subterfuges in Syria and Iran and his appointment to such a sensitive position is from an intelligence point of view regarded a strategic step to contribute to the […]

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