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CBC Iran vote is a 'victory for the reformists' Hasan Rowhani's surprising first-round victory in Iran's presidential elections led to celebrations by Iranians at home and abroad, and to hope in western diplomatic circles that it could mean a thaw... (photo: AP Photo ) Elections H. Rouhani Iran Photos Wikipedia: Hassan Rouhani |
The Daily Telegraph Shimon Peres says peace will be achieved in his lifetime The Israeli president, weeks away from his 90th birthday, tells the Telegraph why he is optimistic about a deal between Israel and the Palestinians. 560 315 TelegraphPlayer_10122532 By Robert Tait,... (photo: AP / Moshe Milner, GPO, HO) Israel Middle East Peace Photos Wikipedia: Peace process in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict |
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Asia Times Nuclear issue is key in Iran election By Kaveh L Afrasiabi CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - In all likelihood, next week's presidential elections in Iran may serve as a national referendum on the country's nuclear... (photo: AP / Vahid Salemi) Election Iran Massachusetts Nuclear Wikipedia: Nuclear program of Iran Photos |
Huffington Post White House Condemns Qusair Assault By Syrian Regime WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday condemned the assault on the Syrian border town of Qusair by Syrian government forces, who worked with... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais) Al-Qusayr Battle Photos Syria War White House Wikipedia: Battle of al-Qusayr (2013) |
Xinhua Iran's leader urges next president to revive economy in face of Western threats TEHRAN, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that the next Iranian president should focus on the country's economy which is... (photo: AP / Office of the Supreme Leader) Economy Election Iran Photos Wikipedia: Iranian presidential election, 2013 |
Sun Sentinel Saudi king congratulates Rohani on Iran election win DUBAI (Reuters) - King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia congratulated moderate cleric Hassan Rohani on winning Iran's presidential election, hailing what he described as Rohani's... (photo: AP / Saudi Press Agency) Election Iran Photos Saudi Arabia Wikipedia: Iran–Saudi Arabia relations |
Al Jazeera US selects lawyer for 'closing' Guantanamo The US State Department is expected to announce the appointment of Washington lawyer Cliff Sloan to oversee the closure of the controversial Guantanamo detention... (photo: AP/Brennan Linsley) Detention Guantanamo Photos US Wikipedia: Guantanamo Bay detention camp |
Al Jazeera Singapore punishes 20 banks in rate review Singapore's central bank censured a record 20 banks after it found more than 100 traders in the city state tried to rig key borrowing and currency rates. The probe by the... (photo: WN / RTayco) Banks Financial Photos Singapore Wikipedia: Singapore |
The Australian World powers look to Iran's 'sheikh of hope' Hassan Rowhani IRAN'S new President Hassan Rowhani has hailed his presidential election win as a victory over "extremism" as jubilant supporters took to the streets, pinning their hopes... (photo: AP / Ebrahim Noroozi) Election Iran Photos Politics Wikipedia: Iranian presidential election, 2013 |