News Archive - 27 July 2013

>BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian state media accused insurgents on Saturday of killing 123 people, the majority of them civilians, during a rebel offensive this week to take the northern town of Khan al-Assad. A two-year revolt-turned-civil war has left more than 100,000 people dead and both forces loyal to President...

>JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet will consider releasing more than 100 Arab prisoners held by Israel in order to boost prospects for talks expected with the Palestinians in Washington next week, Israeli officials said on Saturday. Israel's agreement to free the inmates, held since before a 1993...

Never one to keep his opinions to himself, controversial radio host Rush Limbaugh spent time Thursday sharing his thoughts on why New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner's wife, Huma Abedin, was seemingly unable to stop her husband's high-profile philandering.

Today is Saturday, August 3, the 215th day of 2013. There are 150 days left in the year.Highlights in history on this date:1460 - King James II of Scotland is killed by the blast of a cannon saluting the arrival of his wife, Queen...

In a letter to Singh, she said families of the fishermen, hailing from Ramanathapuram, Nagapattinam and Kaniyakumari districts, had recently submitted a petition to her, stating that the fishermen are the sole breadwinners of the family.

Federal law enforcement doesn't like the way used car dealer Reza Ella does his banking, and as a re ...

TRIPOLI, Libya, July 28 (UPI) -- A mass breakout at a prison near Benghazi, Libya, Saturday left more than 1,000 inmates on the loose, Libyan security officials said.

A further 157 people rescued after boat capsized after hitting a reef amid heated debate over handling of would-be refugees Three people have died and another 157 suspected asylum seekers were rescued after their boat sank off the southern coast of Indonesia, officials said. The latest case of a boat...

The big story 25 years ago this week (1988) involved the war between Iran and Iraq, then in its ninth year.

The chairman of Iran's National Carpet Center says hand-woven Iranian carpets constitute 35 percent of the global market for the commodity.

TEHRAN, July 27 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Araqchi condemned Saturday two deadly blasts that occurred in northwest Pakistan on the previous day, official IRNA news agency reported.

Why does everyone assume that the royal baby born last week will one day become King? It seems most unlikely to me that the British Monarchy will last that long, writes Peter Hitchens.

Militarily, by achieving national policy expressed by civilian authority, and considering the long-term success of South Korea and the long-term failure of North Korea, the United States of America won the Korean War!

By Anthony H. Cordesman Americans cannot afford to forget that they face more than one crisis in the Middle East. Critical as Egypt is, the situation in Syria continues ...

Repeat after me: Edward Snowden is not the story. The story is what he has revealed about the hidden wiring of our networked world. This insight seems to have escaped most of the world's mainstream media, for reasons that escape me but would not have surprised Evelyn Waugh, whose contempt...

By Carl Prine and Betsy Hiel CAIRO — Born in Pittsburgh 32 years ago, Amiir Farouk Ibrahim took a path to holy war in Syria increasingly traveled by tens of thousands ...

It looks like more than a satisfactory report card, or that is what one gets from reading the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on the Saudi economy released last week.

UAE veteran Omar Behroozian believes the Davis Cup which will be hosted in Dubai will provide a much-needed boost for tennis amongst youngsters in the country.

This is not the time to be greeting an Aussie with "G'day, sport", unless you fancy a thick ear. Alas, there are now many more bad days than g'days for Australian sport. Last weekend's Test Match debacle was indicative of the malaise that has struck down a sports-mad nation, causing...

Iran has expressed sorrow over the killing of tens of people in the ongoing violence in Egypt, calling on all parties in the country to exercise restraint.

Maccabiah Games reinforce Jewish identity

Outdated? HMS Vanguard To replace our Trident defence system is going to cost at least £25billion. Lib Dem Coalition ministers recently published a review to look at cheaper alternatives.

PARIS, July 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In a statement issued today, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (http://www.ncri-iran.org) announced that it has received reports from inside Iran, indicating that Hassan Danaifar, clerical regime's ambassador to Baghdad, has ordered Iraqi...

During the Golden Age of Islam, the quest for knowledge was not hampered by social engineering or nationalistic elements.

Iranian military leaders were relieved at the recent election of the “moderate” Hassan Rowhani to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president. Rowhani is known to be a superb negotiator and someone you can reason with.

At least 10 security personnel were killed and seven injured in a pre-dawn attack on a check post of coast guards near the port city of Gwadar in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province on Saturday.        

Having brought soap operas, sitcoms and reality TV to his native country, Saad Mohseni is looking to expand to Egypt, Libya and Iraq.

Fountains are bubbling up inside homes. Whether this water feature greets guests in the front foyer, or acts as a transition to outside spaces on a porch, fountains create Zen-like zones in homes.

Netanyahu’s comments, in an e-mailed statement, came less than 24 hours before he plans to bring the proposal for peace talks, which includes freeing Palestinian prisoners, before his Cabinet for a vote.

IT was hoped that the election of the new Iranian President, Hassan Rowhani, about whom the United States has expressed optimism as a more moderate alternative to former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, would bring about a change to the Iranian attitude toward the nuclear crisis which in turn would improve the...

Latest VideoJuly 27th, 2013     420 KM speed super car displayed in Singapore A super car built with special materials displayed in Singapore with price tag of 4 million two hundred thousand US Dollar !  ...

Latest VideoJuly 27th, 2013     Water of Aras river will be piped to Urmia lake The first deputy of Ahmadinejad Mohamad Reza Rahimi , inaugurated a project on Saturday 27 July to fight Urmia lake drought by piping water from Aras river . Read more about Aras HERE .  ...

Foreign correspondent Jon Leyne was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour earlier this year after suffering from severe headaches while on a posting in Cairo.

Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) At least 10 soldiers were killed and four injured when some militants attacked a checkpost of coastal guards near port city of Gwadar in Pakistan's Balochistan province early Saturday, reported Xinhua.

The White House said on Thursday the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad had probably used chemical weapons on a small scale in the country's civil war, but insisted that President Barack Obama needed definitive proof before he would take action. The disclosure created a quandary for Obama, who has...

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States, in wake of Iranian presidential elections, has eased export restrictions on Teheran. Copyrights 2008, Middle East Newsline.

NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran's military has reported the introduction of enhanced missiles and rockets. Copyrights 2008, Middle East Newsline. All rights reserved.

Wells are drying up and underwater tables falling so fast in the Middle East and parts of India, China and the U.S. that food supplies are seriously threatened, one of the world's leading resource...

Iranian President-elect Hassan Rowhani personally stopped the development of a clandestine nuclear weapon in 2003, a former ambassador to the country said Saturday.

Egypt's crisis has been called the worst in its history. But in fact, it bears a striking resemblance to a previous episode, almost 60 years ago.

Toronto police said Friday they have laid charges against a couple, and their son, in connection with an alleged $1 million life insurance scam. Police allege that Alireza Shojaei, 44, purchased several life insurance policies, which total $3.525 million, while living in the Toronto area.

Northern Syria sees battles between Kurds and al-Qaeda-inspired groups, as Kurds prepare for election and autonomy.

Syrian Ambassador to Tehran Adnan Mahmoud says the country’s Prime Minister Wael Nader Al-Halqi will participate in the swearing-in ceremony of Hassan Rohani as new president.

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian government forces captured a historic mosque in the central city of Homs on Saturday, expelling rebel forces who had been in control of the 13th century landmark for more than a year and dealing a symbolic blow to opposition forces, state media said.

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the country’s President-elect Hassan Rohani is likely to introduce his cabinet during the swearing-in ceremony.

Toronto police say a husband and wife and their son are facing multiple charges in connection with a $1-million fraud investigation involving life insurance.

Prime minister defends radical recent change following latest sea tragedy in which three children drowned Kevin Rudd said another tragedy at sea underlined the need for radical policy change in Australia regarding border protection and the management of asylum seekers. The prime minister declined to answer specific operational questions about...

Obama administration eases some sanctions in the wake of Hassan Rouhani's election. Some lawmakers want even more, fearing time is short to block a nuclear bomb. WASHINGTON — The election of a more moderate president in Iran has sharpened the conflict between the White House and Congress over Tehran's disputed...

SOURIS — The words were in Chinese and Farsi, but they all translated into possible economic development for eastern Prince Edward Island. About 45 newcomer investors spent Thursday touring the Souris region as part of a joint plan to introduce recent immigrants to the business potential in ...

More than 100 people also injured in Friday’s bombings in the main town of Kurram tribal area

Young women given drops made from the liquorice-flavoured seeds of the plant felt less depressed and found it easier to do their jobs and get on with their friends and family.

Today is Saturday, July 27, the 208th day of 2013. There are 157 days left in the year.

Hamas, an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, never had a better year than when it had an ally in Cairo's top office who considered Gaza's interests. 

Good morning, it’s Saturday July 27 and it won’t be quite as hot today.

Here are the five best events going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, July 27, 2013 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing . * Beyond the Hills at Theatre Charlotte * National Dance Day at Founder's Hall * The Iran Job at Cornelius Arts Center * Real...

Iran’s centuries-old tradition of handmade rugs is in decline. Export revenue was down 17 percent last year, as is employment. Many people associated with the trade believe its survival is threatened.

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait—Kuwaiti voters braved searing heat in the middle of the dawn-to-dusk Ramadan fast to cast ballots Saturday in parliamentary elections that leaders in the oil-rich Gulf nation hope can restore some stability after years of escalating confrontations between its Western-backed rulers and an Islamist-led opposition.

Georgia and Armenia are rolling out the carpet for Copts fleeing violence and discrimination at home, but they face serious obstacles to settling down.

Gunmen attacked a coastguard checkpost in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, killing seven officials and wounding seven others, officials said.

LONDON (AP) BBC foreign correspondent Jon Leyne, who spent more than 25 years crossing continents and covering conflicts for the broadcaster, has died. He was 55.The BBC said on its website Saturday that Leyne had been diagnosed...

Tehran, Jul 27 (AP) An Iranian news website says outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has obtained clearance to establish a technology university in Tehran after he leaves office next week.

MURPHYSBORO — Longtime state Rep. Mike Bost will seek to challenge first-term incumbent U.S. Rep. William Enyart,

Leaders in oil-rich Gulf nation hope vote can restore some stability

Latest VideoJuly 27th, 2013     First episode of Kambiz Hosseini new show “Poletik” Kambiz Hosseini Ex presenter of well known  program of VOA TV  “Parazit” , published on You Tube  his new satire political program “Poletik” on Friday 26 July ,...

An Iranian lawmaker says chances are high for the Islamic Republic to assume the presidency of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

With the rise in government restrictions, the push for internet users to take back their browsing liberties rages on as proXPN takes a strong stance against such restrictions. (PRWeb July 27, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10949867.htm

NEW YORK - What do you do to make the crazy idea of a World Cup in Qatar a little less crazy? If you're Joseph "Sepp" Blatter, president of global soccer's governing body, you switch the tournament from the summer to the winter.

The players and technical staff of eight-time Iran champions Persepolis have decided to skip training until the management solves the financial woes of the club.

By United Press International UPI Almanac for Saturday, July 27, 2013.

BANGKOK, 26 July 2013 Deputy Commerce Minister Yanyong Phuangrach has inspected packed rice for chemical residue, while trying to regain buyers’ confidence in the quality of Thai rice.

Armed militants attacked the check post situated in the Pakistan-Iran border area of Sanstar on Saturday and fled into nearby mountains immediately afterwards.

(IranSportsPress.com): QOM- Tehran-based Blues tasted third loss in Iran Persian Gulf League games so far following a disappointing 3-1 loss to Saba Battri, here on Friday.

The death toll from a pair of overnight bombings at a busy market in a Shi'ite-dominated region of northwest Pakistan rose to 57, officials said on Saturday. Related Stories Graveyard shift: Dismantling toxic ships in Bangladesh North Korea military parades through Pyongyang on the 60th anniversary of the armistice that...