Iran’s Nursing Association has slammed the university decision to restrict nursing programs to female applicants.
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Prisoners released after annual pardons
Following reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader has pardoned 130 prisoners charged with security crimes, the Tehran Prosecutor’s office announced that so far about 90 prisoners have been released.
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
“Indeed whosoever purifies himself shall achieve success, and remembers (glorifies) the name of his Lord and prays” Quran 87:14-15
Nucleat talks to continue late August
The next round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the world powers will take place later this month.
Islamic alliance suspends Syria’s membership
Leaders of the Muslim world have suspended Syria from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at a summit in Mecca, despite objections from Iran. The move further isolates the Syrian leadership from its traditional peers.
Facebook Shows Off Its Good Side In Aftermath Of Iranian Quakes
Back in 2009, at the height of mass protests that followed Iran’s disputed presidential election, Facebook emerged as an important tool for protesters to share news and information. It had such an impact that the authorities even branded Facebook a weapon in a “soft war” against the Islamic republic.
Two Gonabadi Dervishes Transferred To Hospital After The Family Complained To The Director General Of The Central Prison In Shiraz
Gonabadi dervishes, Saleh Moradi and Kasra Nouri who have been incarcerated in Adel Abad prison, were taken to “Shaheed Mozaffari hospital’ in Shiraz yesterday on Mordad 23 , 1391 (Aug 14 , 2012).
Dissidents declare national day of mourning for quake victims
Close to 300 Iranian activists, journalists and dissidents have set the 16th of August as a national day of mourning for the victims of the deadly twin earthquakes that hit northwestern Iran last weekend.
Islamic body agrees to suspend Syria: source
Foreign ministers at a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) agreed on Monday to suspend Syria from the international body, an OIC source said, further isolating President Bashar al-Assad.
Proposed bill to dilute administration’s role in elections
Iranian Parliament is preparing a bill to reform presidential elections. It reportedly reportedly calls for the creation of a council, with representative from the three branches of government, to be involved in running the elections.