[22 May 13] Syrian troops advance in al-Qusayr clearing more areas of...
Fierce fighting continues between Syrian government forces and foreign-backed insurgents in the western town of Qusayr-- as army troops advance in...
Fierce fighting continues between Syrian government forces and foreign-backed insurgents in the western town of Qusayr-- as army troops advance in the city. The area-- located in the flashpoint province of Homs-- has been the focal point of clashes in recent weeks.
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[23 May 2013] Pro-Syrian protesters rally in Ukraine - English
They are holding Syrian and Ukrainian flags, which symbolize solidarity between the two nations.
This peaceful gathering in Ukraine\'s capital...
They are holding Syrian and Ukrainian flags, which symbolize solidarity between the two nations.
This peaceful gathering in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev speaks against terrorism in Syria, which protesters say, is sponsored by some Arab and Western governments.
Ukraine has been supporting the Syrian government since the unrest began in March 2011 in the Arab nation. These people say they feel free to protest here as Ukraine is against any foreign military intervention, especially if it claims thousands of lives.
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[24 May 13 ] Arab League warns against foreign interference in Syria -...
The Bahraini regime is coming under pressure to stop its crackdown on the revolution. Calls are growing in the region for a halt to...
The Bahraini regime is coming under pressure to stop its crackdown on the revolution. Calls are growing in the region for a halt to Manam\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s heavy handed tactics against protesters. Activists and politicians gathered in Beirut on to call for reforms in Bahrain and an end to the torture of opposition members detained in the Persian Gulf kingdom.
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[24 May 13] Iranians celebrate Father Day in Tehran - English
Father\\\\\\\'s Day is a national holiday in Iran, which is celebrated annually on the birthday of Imam Ali, the first Shiite Imam. Imam Ali was...
Father\\\\\\\'s Day is a national holiday in Iran, which is celebrated annually on the birthday of Imam Ali, the first Shiite Imam. Imam Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The reason that Father\\\\\\\'s Day is celebrated on this day is that, when Prophet Muhammad (PHUB) received his divine revelation, Imam Ali was the first male to accept his message. He then dedicated his life to the cause of Islam. On this day many Iranians gather in various mosques in Tehran to honor his memory.
Many people are finding ways to thank and honor their fathers on this day for influencing their upbringing. They take the opportunity to spend more time with their fathers and grandfathers. They often express their gratitude and pay their respects with a small gift.
Iranians believe the father is someone who is always there to trust and depend on, regardless of one\\\\\\\'s age.
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[31 May 13] The Debate: Role of US-led allies in Iraq violence - English
The body count keeps rising: More than 500 people have been killed in May. And April: the deadliest month since June 2008, the death toll at more...
The body count keeps rising: More than 500 people have been killed in May. And April: the deadliest month since June 2008, the death toll at more than 700.
The extent of the violence is increasingly reminiscent of the widespread sectarian fighting that peaked in 2006 and 2007 and threatened to tear the country apart. But what is fanning the flames of this sectarianism in Iraq?
In this edition of The Debate we are going to examine the roles of regional countries, like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar, and ask guests about US role, and what plans PM Nuri al Maliki has to tackle this problem.
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[31 May 13] Tehran hosts biggest Quranic event in Islamic World - English
Tehran has hosted the 30th International Qur\\\'an Competitions in recitation and memorization categories. The event has brought together over 110...
Tehran has hosted the 30th International Qur\\\'an Competitions in recitation and memorization categories. The event has brought together over 110 reciters and memorizers from 75 world countries.
At the contest the competitors will demonstrate their talents in reciting and memorizing the Holy Book with great passion and dedication.
Since its first inauguration in 1983 the competition gradually opened its place among Muslim scholars serving as a platform for introducing new faces to the Muslim world in the field of recitation and memorizing the holy Qur\\\'an. A number of Iranian and international reciters have been selected to serve at the jury panel of the 2013 Tehran International Qur\\\'an Competition.
On the sidelines of the international contest a seminar on Qur\\\'anic research is also scheduled to be held.
The 30th International Qur\\\'an Competitions will continue until June 7, 2013.
At the 29th competitions last year Iran, Egypt and Bahrain were announced as the winners of the recitation category, while the prize for best memorizers of the holy Quran went to competitors from Iran, Bangladesh and Libya.
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[03 June 13] Floods in Somalia kills 22, displaces hundreds - English
In southern Somali town of Jowhar, hundreds of families and farmers have been displaced after a river burst its banks in Middle Shabelle region....
In southern Somali town of Jowhar, hundreds of families and farmers have been displaced after a river burst its banks in Middle Shabelle region. Those highly affected are the internally displaced persons. Many villages and farms have remained under water as sanitation system has collapsed. The displaced families also raise safety concern posed by stagnant water in many of the affected camps. The local administration says that at least 22 people have been killed due to the floods. Many of the victims are said to be young children. We toured the town to witness the scale of the flooding. In one of the camps, we met this old woman Sahra Mahad, who says she has lived there for six years.
Abdulaziz Billow, Press TV, Jowhar
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[04 June 2013] Chemical Weapons in Syria - English
Israeli officials have publicly declared that the Syrian government used Chemical weapons which was followed by statements made by US secretaries...
Israeli officials have publicly declared that the Syrian government used Chemical weapons which was followed by statements made by US secretaries of state and defense who said that the assessment was that Sarin gas was indeed used.
Syrian officials said this comes after the gains made by the Syrian army, particularly in and near Al-Qusier on the outskirts of Homs.
Russia and Iran have both come out strongly against using this as a pretext for military action. Emphasis on how this shows how much Israel wants to get rid of Assad and how much it regards him as an enemy.
Will Obama be dragged into a confrontation by Israel and its allies like the NeoCons in Washington even if he will have to face Russia, China and Iran?
Or is it that the US shares the opinion that Assad must go and might assign Israel with the task of launching military action?
An emphasis as well on the differences between the Syrian case and the Iraqi case because back then it was Dick Cheney and co who were pushing for war and even fabricated intelligence for this purpose. Now in this case it is Israel pointing to weapons of mass destruction trying to push a hesitant Obama administration into war.
In this episode of the Middle East Today, we will discuss the Syrian crisis and ask: What the future holds for Syria?
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[05 June 2013] Election should create political epic in Iran: Leader -...
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the upcoming presidential election in Iran should create a political epic in...
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the upcoming presidential election in Iran should create a political epic in the country.
The most important matter in the [presidential] election is to create a political epic and the enthusiastic participation of the people in the polls, the Leader stated.
The Leader said the Iranian nation, with its massive turnout and its resolve, will give a firm and crushing response to the plots of the enemies. Ayatollah Khamenei also noted that the people of Iran have a roadmap, which is Imam Khomeini\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s principles.
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[06 June 13] Two unmanned US drones crash in Somalia - English
These photos show the remaining pieces of the unmanned US surveillance drone and also show fighters celebrating the US loss of one of its spy...
These photos show the remaining pieces of the unmanned US surveillance drone and also show fighters celebrating the US loss of one of its spy drones. These picture were posted on twitter.
Another drone crashed on Saturday in Qaw, a village located 20 kilometers west of the port city of Bossasso in the northern Puntland region.
The United States claims to be targeting militants with its assassination drone attacks overseas, but reports indicate the airstrikes have mostly led to civilian casualties in Somalia and several other Muslim countries.
Anti drone activists say that Somalia does not need US interference, especially its drone programs. They say the unmanned aircraft has caused more harm than good. A security expert says that the UAVs have led to higher civilian deaths in Somalia since its inception.
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[14 June 13] Leader casts early votes in Iran polls - English
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has cast his ballots in Iran\\\\\\\'s 11th presidential and 4th city and rural...
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has cast his ballots in Iran\\\\\\\'s 11th presidential and 4th city and rural council elections as the polls officially opened across the country. Speaking to reporters after casting his votes minutes after the opening of the polls early Friday, the Leader stressed the importance of the Iranian nation\\\\\\\'s \\\\\\\"effective, timely, massive and enthusiastic\\\\\\\" participation in the elections.
\\\\\\\"The dear Iranian people should enter the scene of elections with fervor and motivation, and [they should] know that the destiny of the country and prosperity of the nation depend on their presence and the choice they make,\\\\\\\" Ayatollah Khamenei stated. The Leader said the Iranian people play a key role in determining their fate, and that is the reason behind enemies\\\\\\\' propaganda campaigns against the nation.
The enemies have made every effort to create voter apathy in Iran by trying to incite \\\\\\\"cynicism and despair\\\\\\\" among Iranians, Ayatollah Khamenei underlined.
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[14 June 13] Iran religious minorities, expatriates take part in...
Amid massive turnout of voters in Friday\'s elections, Iranian religious minorities and expatriates have also joined their compatriots to cast...
Amid massive turnout of voters in Friday\'s elections, Iranian religious minorities and expatriates have also joined their compatriots to cast their ballots, Press TV reports.
\"We Zoroastrians always, especially today on June 14th that\'s a very special day, feel [that] we are part of the elections because we would like to [participate in the election].... We are duty-bound religiously ... to stand shoulder by shoulder alongside our Muslim, Christian, Jewish and other religious minorities to take part in the enthusiastic elections,\" Rashid Khorshidian, a Zoroastrian voter, told Press TV.
\"When it comes to the destiny of Iran, we should all try to pick the right and most qualified person as the next president so that he would be able to serve Iran,\" Ebrahim Saidian, a Jewish voter, told Press TV. Iranian expatriates in over 90 countries are also voting to choose a new president for their country. Over 850,000 ballot papers have been sent to polling stations overseas.
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[23 June 13] Iranian business activities in Georgia infuriates US -...
Georgia is considered one of the closest US allies, but it is also a country having visa free travel rules and friendly relations with Iran. Farhad...
Georgia is considered one of the closest US allies, but it is also a country having visa free travel rules and friendly relations with Iran. Farhad Shademan is one of Iranian nationals, who came to visit Georgia three years ago and decided to stay here. The reason behind his decision was a low living cost compared to other countries and opportunities to start a business with a little money. Since then, he has run a small cafe in the center of Tbilisi. An increase in number of Iranian businesses recently opened in Georgia, has raised US suspicions over the matter. Delegations from U-S Treasury have visited Tbilisi in recent months to discuss importance of combating those activities.
Svetlana Alimova, Press TV, Tbilisi
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[26 June 13] Insurgents in Syria execute more people for supporting...
More startling images find their way out of Syria ... these two Syrians are about to face the fate of many others being beheaded at the hands of...
More startling images find their way out of Syria ... these two Syrians are about to face the fate of many others being beheaded at the hands of Anusra front - an al-Qaeda branch in Syria that proudly posts similar executions almost on weekly basis.
Last week alone, thy posted three executions -- one for a Syria army sergeant in Hasaka , another for a man and two women in Aleppo and the third in Idlib.
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[26 June 13] Torture in Bahrain intensifying - English
Several victims of torture in Bahrain gave harrowing testimonies of their ordeals and those of their loved-ones at this seminar at the House of...
Several victims of torture in Bahrain gave harrowing testimonies of their ordeals and those of their loved-ones at this seminar at the House of Lords in London.
Some are exiled in the UK after having been forced to leave their country because of their political opposition to the Al Khalifah regime.
Two and a half years after a huge popular uprising broke out in the Persian Gulf nation, human rights defenders say that police officers who murdered and tortured protestors have not been held to account.
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[27 June 13] Suicide bomber kills four in old Damascus - English
Another suicide attack rocks the Bab Sharqi neighborhood in old Damascus, killing and critically injuring a number of civilians. Police say a man...
Another suicide attack rocks the Bab Sharqi neighborhood in old Damascus, killing and critically injuring a number of civilians. Police say a man smuggled the explosive device in a plastic bag and detonated it in the middle of an ancient market.
Insurgents have confirmed the number of dead, but claim the attack was caused by a mortar bomb. This while some unconfirmed reports say the bomber was wearing a suicide belt and blew himself up outside the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox church. A number of shops were also damaged in the blast, but the number of fatalities is likely to rise.
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[29 June 13] Political violence growing in Egypt - English
Protesters poured onto the streets of Egypt in full swing on Friday. All political factions rallied in one last show of power before the much...
Protesters poured onto the streets of Egypt in full swing on Friday. All political factions rallied in one last show of power before the much anticipated June 30th protests to mark the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Mohamed Morsi. Two main protests took place in the capital Cairo with similar gatherings in other cities.
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[03 July 13] US under fire for supporting dictators in Latin America -...
There are rising questions over the US role in staging coups and supporting dictators in Latin America in the past decades. Many observers now...
There are rising questions over the US role in staging coups and supporting dictators in Latin America in the past decades. Many observers now blame Washington for human rights abuses in several Latin American states-- including Chile and Argentina.
Press TV\'s Constanza Heller reports from Buenos Aires.
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[07 July 13] Calls for federalism in Afghanistan divide Afghan society -...
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has confirmed the covert efforts of some foreign countries to change the political system of Afghanistan. Karzai has...
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has confirmed the covert efforts of some foreign countries to change the political system of Afghanistan. Karzai has not named any specific country, but he did mention the kind of system those countries are looking for. His comments drew mixed reactions here. People in the north support a federal government. Their neighborhoods are rich with oil deposits---like these ones. You cannot find the likes of these oil deposits in the south. The northerners want to have a full grip on them. And it is also peace that they believe can come to their villages if a federal style of government is put in place. It is not the general view though. There are many who are strongly opposed to such a change in Afghanistan\'s political system. Fatana Ishaq Gailani is one of them. She is a member of a famous political family here. Fatana blames the West for trying to impose a federal government on Afghans.
To her, it is a plausible threat.
Fayez Khorshid, Press TV, Kabul
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[07 July 13] Syrian armed forces make fresh headways in battles against...
Syrian army victories against foreign-backed militants have become a fact nearly on a daily basis, especially in Damascus and its suburbs. Press TV...
Syrian army victories against foreign-backed militants have become a fact nearly on a daily basis, especially in Damascus and its suburbs. Press TV team accompanied Syrian army units in parts of al-Qaboun area that have been cleared of the foreign-backed militants. The Army regained control over the main bus station in al-Qaboun where Syrians used to head to any other Syrian city. However, armed men, who occupied it for nearly two months, destroyed it completely. Syrian army units have managed to completely secure the 1.5 kilometer industrial zone in al-Qaboun area which links Barzeh, al-Qaboun and Jobar together. Army personnel underlined the strategic importance of the secured area.
Mohamad Ali, Press TV, Damascus
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[14 July 13] Sunnis and Shia in Lebanon united against sectarian strife...
In recent months talks of strife between Lebanon\\\'s two largest Muslim sects - Sunnis and Shiites - have been brought to the limelight. These...
In recent months talks of strife between Lebanon\\\'s two largest Muslim sects - Sunnis and Shiites - have been brought to the limelight. These talks were backed by several attacks carried out against the two sides. The last of which was an explosion which rocked the Lebanese Southern suburb - a pre-dominantly Shiite region - earlier this week. It was preceded by the attempted assassination of two Sunni clerics in June as well. As international media outlets been employing such incidents to report on what they describe as Sunni-Shiite tensions in Lebanon, Lebanese scholars assert that such a divide does not exist and that these attacks have the fingerprints of extremist affiliates trying to turn the two sides against one another.
Altaf Ahmad, Press TV, Beirut
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[22 July 13] israeli ex-intelligence officer in Blair office - English
In this edition of the show: Tony Blair\\\'s office has hired an Israeli ex-intelligence officer as his aide.
National: Parts of the evidence...
In this edition of the show: Tony Blair\\\'s office has hired an Israeli ex-intelligence officer as his aide.
National: Parts of the evidence related to plots to overthrow former British Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson in military coups almost 35 years after his shock resignation on March 16, 1976 are now emerged.
\\\"Wilson spoke darkly of two military coups which he said had been planned to overthrow his government in the late 1960s and in the mid 1970s.\\\"
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[02 August 13] Pakistanis rally in support of Palestinians in Intl. Quds...
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Pakistan\\\\\\\'s major cities to show solidarity with the Palestinians for their resistance against the...
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Pakistan\\\\\\\'s major cities to show solidarity with the Palestinians for their resistance against the Israeli regime. The nationwide rallies were held to mark the International Quds Day in support of oppressed Palestinian nation. Millions of Muslims across the world observe Quds day on the last Friday of the Holy Month of Ramadan since 1979 on the call of late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
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