The Curse of Islam

During the election turmoil in Iran, Hashemi Rafsanjani, former President of Iran, stated that "without Islam we will go astray." I take issue with that statement.As any student of history knows, Iran, long before it became Iran, was Persian Empire - one of the greatest...

Iran Protests Dec. 27, 2009: Photos, Video, #iranelection Tweets

Protests have erupted in Iran claiming the lives of eight people including the nephew of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi is reportedly among eight people killed in continuing clashes between police and...

The 66th Annual Venice Film Festival Opens In Italy

The 66th Annual Venice Film Festival opened in Italy today. The festival runs September 2 to 12, and will feature Taiwanese American film director Ang Lee as this year’s President of the Jury. Ang Lee was behind such high-profile movies as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,...

Afghan Election To Become A Potential Repeat Of Iranian Election?

Set for Thursday, August 20, the Afghan presidential election is promising to be a serious test of democracy for Afghan people. But, amidst escalating violence and Taliban threats, will the election in Afghanistan...

Iran Frees Some UK Embassy Workers as Minor Recount Begins

Iran released five out of nine local staffers of the UK embassy in Tehran on Monday, while the government began a small recount of votes. Opposition members are calling for a complete annulment of the election results. The nine local UK embassy workers were detained in their...

Timeline: unrest in Tehran

Key events in Iran which has been rocked by deadly protests since the June 12 presidential election:   - Friday, June 12:   Over 46 million eligible voters choose between four candidates, with incumbent...

Iran Election Recount: Continued Protests in Tehran, Iran

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - protests in Tehran, Iran were met with physical force. An eyewitness equated the Iranian security forces physical altercation with civilians as beating 'animals.' The ongoing post-Iran...

Iran's New Protests Will Fill the Bazaars and Buy Nothing

After Iran tightened its grip further by beating and arresting protestors and those attending demonstrations against the Iran election results, a new Bazaar protest is planned for Wednesday. The call came out over...

President Obama's Latest Remarks On Iran - Press Conference

President Barack Obama held a news conference today, Jun. 23,  at 12:30 PM, EST at the White House to discuss topics ranging from Iran to the energy legislation moving through Congress, clean energy economy, and...

Neda Soltan Death Another 'Shot Heard 'round the World'

The video captured death of "Angel of Iran," "Angel of Freedom," Neda Soltan has become the new "shot heard 'round the world," pulling global support for the people of Iran.The phrase, pulled from the opening...

Iran National 'Day of Mourning': Thousands Rally in Tehran

Pro-Mousavi supporters took to the streets of Tehran again on Thursday in support of a national day of mourning for those killed in post-election violence. Opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi called on his...

Iran Elections Cyberwar Guide: Tips for Digital Resistance

Recent events developing from the Iran elections have shown a stark disconnect between the mainstream media and online social media in events coverage and where people are now turning to for their news. "The...

Tehran: Mousavi Supporters Stage Mass Rally, Iran Army Moves In

Despite an appeal from Iran's opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi to prevent his supporters from rallying on Tuesday, in fear of further violence, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tehran again on...

Leading Mousavi Supporter Arrested as Iran Bans Foreign Media

One of Iran's former vice-presidents, Mohammad Ali Abtahi, was arrested by officials of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's regime on Tuesday. Only hours before, Iranian government officials cancelled all foreign media...

Pro-Mousavi Rally in Tehran Sparks Riots: 7 Dead, Many Injured

Iran's main opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi appeared at a rally attended by hundreds of thousands of people in Tehran's Freedom Square on Monday, marking the third day of demonstrations against President...

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