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Ahmadinejad speaks with church groups in New York
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had dinner on Thursday with around 200 people of various faiths including Mennonites, Jews and Zoroastrians who said they wanted to promote peace by meeting such a prominent foe of the United States Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had dinner on Thursday with around 200 people of various faiths including Mennonites, Jews and Z... more
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Ahmadinejad on Iran's gays
Larry King interviewed Iranian President Ahmadinejad and questioned him about his statement last year that, "There are no homosexuals in Iran." He denied Iranian gays have held protests about their treatment (aka executions). He compares gays to traffic violators. Unfortunately in Iran gays and lesbians are not issued tickets, they are executed. He also said about homosexuality, "obviously most people don't like it."
For a less homophobic point of view, visit these sources:
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/2008/08/26/f-homosexu...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Iran Larry King interviewed Iranian President Ahmadinejad and questioned him about his statement last year that, "There are no homosex... more -
Palin on Ahmadinejad: 'He Must Be Stopped' - September 22, 2008 - The Ne...
Tell us why this is interestingthe Republican nominee for vice president, was scheduled to speak today at a rally in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza to protest the appearance here of President Ahmadinejad of Iran. Her appearance was canceled by rally organizers who sought a nonpolitical event. Following are the remarks Mrs. Palin would have given:
I am honored to be with you and with leaders from across this great country — leaders from different faiths and political parties united in a single voice of outrage.
Tomorrow, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will come to New York — to the heart of what he calls the Great Satan — and speak freely in this, a country whose demise he has called for.
Ahmadinejad may choose his words carefully, but underneath all of the rhetoric is an agenda that threatens all who seek a safer and freer world. We gather here today to highlight the Iranian dictator's intentions and to call for action to thwart him.
He must be stopped. Tell us why this is interestingthe Republican nominee for vice president, was scheduled to speak today at a rally in Dag Hammarskjold ... more -
Iran responds to Israel 'kidnap threat'
Iran has protested to the UN after an Israeli minister suggested his country could kidnap Iran's president over threats he has made against Israel.
Iran's UN ambassador called the remark "outrageous and vicious" and called on the UN Security Council to take action.
Israeli minister Rafi Eitan suggested President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could be kidnapped and brought to trial.
Mr Eitan, an ex-intelligence chief, was involved in the kidnap of leading Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina in 1960.
In an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel, Mr Eitan suggested that such an operation could be staged to bring Mr Ahmadinejad before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
The Iranian leader has made a number of threats against Israel, repeatedly predicting the state will soon disappear.
Mr Ahmadinejad also drew international rebuke by quoting the view of the late Iranian spiritual leader, Ayatollah Khomenei, that Israel was a tumour that needed to be erased from history.
Continued..... Iran has protested to the UN after an Israeli minister suggested his country could kidnap Iran's president over threats he has ma... more -
Anti-terrorism officials fear Hezbollah in Venezuela
Western officials fear that potential terrorists are organizing in Venezuela.
Many of the fears stem from Venezuela's coziness with Iran. In recent months, the two countries have developed joint business ventures, as well as weekly direct flights between Caracas and Tehran.
Iran is said to be the long time sponsor of Hezbollah.
The 1992 attacks on the Buenos Aires Jewish community have been blamed on Hezbollah. Western officials fear that potential terrorists are organizing in Venezuela. ... more -
Iran seeks 'common ground' with West
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that Iran will seek "common ground" with the United States and five other world powers that have proposed incentives for Tehran to freeze its nuclear enrichment program.NBC News, which interviewed Ahmadinejad in Iran, also said the leader of the world's fourth-largest crude oil producer believes the oil market is overvalued in part because of manipulation.Speaking less than a week before a deadline for Iran's reply to the incentives package, Ahmadinejad told the U.S. television network that progress toward agreement with the West would depend on the sincerity of a shift in the U.S. approach to Tehran.Western officials said after a meeting with Iran's chief nuclear negotiator in Geneva on July 19 that Tehran had two weeks to reply to an offer of a halt to new steps toward more U.N. sanctions if Iran froze the expansion of its nuclear program. That would give Iran until Saturday to reply."They submitted a package and we responded by submitting our own package," Ahmadinejad said through an interpreter in an excerpt of the NBC interview aired on Monday."It's very natural. In the first steps, we are going to negotiate over the common ground as they exist inside the two packages. If the two parties succeed in agreeing over the common ground, that will help us to work on our differences as well, to reach an agreement."NBC also said Ahmadinejad denied Iran was working to produce a bomb, paraphrasing him as saying nuclear weapons are outdated.Iran has so far ruled out a freeze to start preliminary talks or suspension of enrichment to start formal negotiations on the incentives package proposed by the six powers -- the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany.In a policy shift, a U.S. diplomat attended the Geneva talks, which Iran has characterized as a success for Iran. On Monday, Ahmadinejad told NBC: "The main question here is whether this approach is a continuation of the old approach or is it a totally new approach."If this is the continuation of the old process, the Iranian people need to defend their right, its interests as well," he said. "But if the approach changes, we will be facing a new situation and the response by the Iranian people will be a positive one."The United States has warned Iran that it will face more sanctions if it fails to meet the deadline. Washington has not ruled out military action if diplomacy fails.Asked if Iran would agree to suspend uranium enrichment in order to gain international acceptance, Ahmadinejad said Iran already enjoys "very good economic and cultural relations with countries around the world.""For the continuation of our lives and for progress, we do not need the services, if I can use the word, of a few countries," he said.Ahmadinejad announced during the weekend that Iran had more than 5,000 active centrifuges for enriching uranium, which suggested a rapid expansion of the nuclear work that the West suspects is aimed at making bombs.Earlier this month, Iran rattled international markets by test-firing a series of missiles. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday that Iran will seek "common ground" with the Uni... more
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Brain Williams Interviews Iranian President Ahmadinejad
Iranian President Ahmadinejad sat down for an interview with Brain Williams in Iran.
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Iranian president returning to NYC
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he will attend the next U.N. General Assembly in New York in September in order to defend Iran's rights and propose changes to what he called the ``unjust'' Western system of administering international organizations. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he will attend the next U.N. General Assembly in New York in September in order to defend Iran's rights ... more
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Iran bans criticism of Ahmadinejad
An Iranian newspaper has been banned after carrying articles critical of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's economic policies.
The newspaper was launched 18 months ago and was seen as being close to Tehran Mayor Mohammed Qalibaf, a conservative who analysts say is a potential rival of Ahmadinejad in next year's presidential election.
Tehran Emrooz's publisher was summoned to a court on Sunday to answer charges of "printing pictures and editorial material insulting to the president and propagation of lies with the intention of agitating public opinion" An Iranian newspaper has been banned after carrying articles critical of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's economic policies. ... more -
Iran is among the TOP Firefox 3 downloaders
The Iranians have Firefox on the brain.
It's true: Iran has racked up the 5th most number of Firefox downloads in the world, coming in at over 200,000 so far.
Who knew Ahmadinejad loved open-source software so much? (READ ON...) The Iranians have Firefox on the brain. ... more -
Bush, Musharraf, and Ahmadinejad Least Trusted World Leaders
In a survey run by WorldPublicOpinion.org, Bush, Pakistani President Musharraf, and Iranian President Ahmadinejad were the three least trusted leaders outside of their respective countries.
Steven Kull, director of WorldPublicOpinion.org, said that "while the worldwide mistrust of George Bush has created a global leadership vacuum, no alternative leader has stepped into the breach."
Ban Ki-Moon (U.N.) and Vladimir Putin (Russia) ranked as most trusted. In a survey run by WorldPublicOpinion.org, Bush, Pakistani President Musharraf, and Iranian President Ahmadinejad were the three least... more -
US Spy Satellite created Peruvian crater
Whether you know it or not, the US military has been up to some spying in South America. After Bush's attempts to attack Iran were thrwarted, Bush went after their close allies in South America. Many countries in South America are peacefully joining forces with Iran, with interest in their new energy programs. Whether you know it or not, the US military has been up to some spying in South America. After Bush's attempts to attack Iran we... more
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South America embraces Ahmadinejad
Watch how Fox "spin" the story
· Ahmadinejad signs energy deals during regional tour
· Venezuela and Bolivia back Iran's nuclear plans
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2007/sep/29/venezuela.i...
The Guardian reported:
Red carpets, brass bands, bear hugs and a hero's welcome: there is at least one part of the Americas that loves Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
South America this week greeted the Iranian president as a brother and benefactor, defrosting him after his icy reception in New York. The leaders of Bolivia and Venezuela embraced Mr Ahmadinejad and blessed Iran's nuclear programme, underlining how much influence Washington has lost over a region it once considered its backyard.
The Iranian president signed a series of energy and trade deals during brief stopovers which extended Tehran's foothold in South America. In contrast to the insults heaped on him in New York, the visitor was feted as a strategic ally in the struggle against gringo imperialism. Cuba and Nicaragua echoed the rhetoric.
Mr Ahmadinejad was received late on Thursday by Venezuela's president, Hugo Chávez, in a pomp-filled ceremony in Caracas. Mr Chávez, who is using oil revenues to challenge US influence, saluted "one of the greatest anti-imperialist fighters".
He praised Mr Ahmadinejad's speeches this week at the UN general assembly and at Columbia University, New York, where he faced hostility from students and the university president. "An imperial spokesman tried to disrespect you, calling you a cruel little tyrant," said Mr Chávez. "You responded with the greatness of a revolutionary. We felt like you were our representative."
The Iranian, appearing cheerful and relaxed, responded in kind. "Together we are surely growing stronger, and in truth no one can defeat us. Imperialism has no other option: Respect the peoples [of the world] or accept defeat."
This was his third visit to Venezuela. In recent years the countries have launched joint projects worth more than £10bn to develop oil and make tractors, cars and bicycles. Mr Ahmadinejad's Islamism and questioning of the Holocaust and gay rights have not impeded an alliance which says that if anyone should be in the dock for human rights abuses it is the US for the Iraq war, Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo Bay.
The west suspects Tehran of plotting to make atomic bombs, but to the Bush administration's chagrin several Latin American leaders defended the regime's nuclear programme as a legitimate attempt to make electricity, including Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has good relations with the US.
Nicaragua's president, Daniel Ortega, a long-time Washington foe who recently visited Iran, went further in his UN address. "Even if they want nuclear power for purposes that are not peaceful, with what right does [the US] question it?"
Before going to Caracas Mr Ahmadinejad visited La Paz on a Venezuelan government jet to establish diplomatic relations with Bolivia's leftwing president, Evo Morales. The two governments agreed to a five-year industrial cooperation plan with a £500m investment as well as a £50m plan to jointly develop technology and trade. "The people of Iran and Bolivia have decided to build their countries together, hand in hand," said Mr Ahmadinejad.
Without naming the US, Mr Morales said the Andean nation would not be bullied into shunning supposedly rogue states. "We will never promote war but nor do we accept that in the name of peace the criteria of the strongest prevails."
Some analysts play down Iran's economic links with Latin American as more rhetoric than substance. But when US diplomats discuss the issue it is striking how their jaws tend to clench.
A US Republican congressman, Connie Mack, said the links reminded him of Fidel Castro's relationship with the Soviet Union. "You don't want to have your enemy at your backdoor."
Rory Carroll in Caracas
The Guardian,
Saturday September 29 2007
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Iran & Zimbabwe blame West for world food crisis
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, two men not exactly known to be pro-West, have blamed western policies for the present food crisis.
Speaking at Tuesday's food summit in Rome, Ahmadinejad listed the decline of the dollar's value, global inflation and an increase in consumption, among other reasons, as factors behind current high food prices and suggested "the formation of an independent and powerful body, obeyed by all countries, to justly regulate the food market and organise all its related issues from production to consumption."
Mugabe was more forthright in this attack, singling out Britain as the cause of the Zimbabwean economic troubles back in his homeland, claiming that in "retaliation" for the land reforms (when Mugabe redistributed large farms that had been held by about 4,000 white landowners to formerly landless families), Britain had persuaded other Western powers to impose policies against Zimbabwe that "cripple" his country's economy and "thereby effect illegal regime change." He also accused Britain of "mobilising" European countries, North America and elsewhere to impose "illegal economic sanctions" against Zimbabwe and to cut off "all developmental assistance."
Britain's international development secretary, Douglas Alexander, said that Mugabe has "neither the credibility or the authority" to speak about food prices or food production and added, "I regard the attendance of Robert Mugabe at this summit as, quite frankly, obscene. This is a man who has impoverished his country." Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, two men not exactly known to be pro-West, have blamed western... more -
McCain's failed attempt at saying "Ahmadinejad"(recording)
mach-MOOD ah-mah-dee-neh-JAHD
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AHMADINEJAD INTERVIEW on France 24
Il presidente iraniano, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, ha parlato intervistato da FRANCIA 24
alla vigilia della sua partenza progettata per New York per discutere il
programma nucleare iraniano al Consiglio di sicurezza di NU.
Il presidente iraniano poi successivamente ha annullato il suo
viaggio per le complicazioni di visto. L'intervista è condotta
da Ulysse Gosset. L'intervista discute le
varie situazioni concernenti l'Iran e l'arena politica quale il
programma nucleare dell'Iran, la citazione malfamata da Ahmadinejad
su Israele, rapporti del mondo attuale con gli Stati Uniti, sulla
Gran-Bretagna e sull'UE.
Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, spoke to FRANCE 24 on the eve of his intended departure for New York to discuss the Iranian nuclear programme at the UN Security Council. The Iranian President later cancelled his trip citing visa complications. The interview is conducted by renowned journalist Ulysse Gosset. The interview discusses various aspects relating to Iran and the current world political arena such as Iran's nuclear programme, the infamous quotation from Ahmadinejad on Israel, relations with US, Britain and the EU. Il presidente iraniano, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, ha parlato intervistato da FRANCIA 24 ... more -
'Ahmadinejad wants one-on-one with Pope'
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked for a meeting with the Pope during a visit to Rome, a diplomatic source says.
The Iranian chief executive is among the heads of state expected to visit Italy's capital to attend the June 3-5 United Nations summit. Vatican sources said earlier this week that it was not yet clear whether Pope Benedict would meet individual heads of state attending the UN event on global food security.
If the meeting is arranged, it would be the first meeting between Pope Benedict and President Ahmadinejad. The Holy See enjoys diplomatic ties with Iran and the pontiff has met with Iran's Foreign Minister, Manouchehr Mottaki.
Vatican urges the West to engage Iran to resolve the country's nuclear standoff. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked for a meeting with the Pope during a visit to Rome, a diplomatic source says. ... more -
Ahmadinejad requests meeting with the Pope
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked for an audience next week with Pope Benedict which would be the first meeting between the two leaders, a diplomatic source said on Tuesday.
Ahmadinejad is among the heads of state expected to visit Rome to attend a June 3-5 United Nations summit on global food security, hosted by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization... Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked for an audience next week with Pope Benedict which would be the first meeting betw... more -
'Christ' Vs Ahmadinejad
In the arcitle, the petite 31-year old compared the crowds of people that gather around Ahmadinejad during his trademark provincial visits to starved dolphins swarming around the boy that feeds them and performing a "hungry symphony of stretched necks and tears."
Source: Times / CNN In the arcitle, the petite 31-year old compared the crowds of people that gather around Ahmadinejad during his trademark provincial vi... more -
Bush "finding" widens war on Iran
Six weeks ago, President Bush signed a secret finding authorizing a covert offensive against the Iranian regime that, according to those familiar with its contents, is "unprecedented in its scope."
All this costs money, which in turn must be authorized by Congress, or at least by a few witting members of the intelligence committees. That has not proved to be a problem. An initial outlay of $300 million to finance implementation of the finding has been swiftly approved with bipartisan support, apparently regardless of the unpopularity of the current war and the perilous condition of the U.S. economy. Six weeks ago, President Bush signed a secret finding authorizing a covert offensive against the Iranian regime that, according to tho... more
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