by Sam Razi | May 20, 2010 | Business, Featured, From the Web, General, World
The New York Times | May 19, 2010 By NEIL MacFARQUHAR and DAVID E. SANGER UNITED NATIONS — Buried in the sanctions resolution now being debated in the United Nations Security Council lies the possibility of a new effort to pressure Iran over its nuclear program: a...
by James Miller | Apr 26, 2010 | Featured, From the Web, Human Rights, Selected Headlines, World
Foreign Policy– The Obama administration today applauded Iran’s decision to withdraw its candidacy for a seat on the 47-nation Human Rights Council, portraying it as a vindication of its decision to join the controversial U.N. rights body and try to reform...
by Sam Razi | Apr 24, 2010 | From the Web, General
Source: Persian Umpire | April 4, 2010 (Another great story from Persian Umpire) We are back at the grind and vacation is over, but not without its share of adventure. We just cannot get away from that in Iran, no matter how hard we try, be it a simple trip to the...
by Sam Razi | Apr 24, 2010 | Featured, From the Web, General
Source: L.A. Times Blog | April 24, 2010 Iranian reformist politician Mehdi Karroubi said that rallies are to be held on the June 12 anniversary of the nation’s disputed presidential elections, which triggered months of political instability that has yet to...
by Sam Razi | Apr 24, 2010 | Featured, From the Web, General, Human Rights, Must Read
Source: Khordaad88 | April 22, 2010 (Thanks Khordaad88 for the translation) Source (Persian): Jaras Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 In a meeting today with a group of religious-nationalist activists, Mousavi said: “To achieve our national interests and a desired...
by Sam Razi | Apr 24, 2010 | Featured, From the Web, General, Human Rights
Source: Radio Zamaaneh | April 23, 2010 Coordinating Council of Iranian Teacher Trade Associations has issued a statement to announce that a group of its members will go on a hunger strike in protest to “illegal execution and imprisonment sentences” handed to a number...
