Iranian authorities are restating their commitment to launching their own parallel internet, an alternative to the World Wide Web that they call “Clean Internet.”
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Iran: New report finds surge in repression of dissent
Amnesty International – Iran’s crackdown on freedom of expression has dramatically escalated in the run up to this week’s parliamentary elections, Amnesty International said today.
Half Measures: Juvenile Execution Under Iran’s New Penal Code
By: Narges Tavassolian Iran’s new penal code was finally approved by the Guardian Council, a body of clerics and lawyers in charge of approving legislation, in February 2012. Once the new penal code is signed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and published in the official gazette, it will officially replace the current penal code.
Farr-e Kayani
Reza Moradi Ghiasabadi Translator: Saam Saykh-olEeslami From long times ago and between different nations and religious there was a tradition in their paintings. They draw a beams of light around the heads of their holly men and kings .In Iranian (Persian) believes and writings it is called Farr lightness from god is […]
Iran wins first Oscar with “A Separation”
By Ronald Grover LOS ANGELES | Mon Feb 27, 2012 “A Separation” won the Oscar for best foreign language film on Sunday, becoming the first Iranian movie to win the honor.
Iran claims success after IAEA visit
Iran says the latest report from the International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that all of Iran’s nuclear activities are “peaceful.”
‘100-Percent Iranian’ Kentucky Fried Chicken Opens In Iran
Amid growing tension between the United States and Iran and sanctions that ban U.S. companies from doing business with the Islamic republic, an outlet of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has opened in the Iranian city of Karaj.
Iran wants to continue talks with IAEA
Iran is calling for continued talks with inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran’s representative to the IAEA announced today.
Russia’s Putin Says West Seeking ‘Regime Change’ In Iran
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the West of seeking “regime change” in Iran under the guise of trying to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
IAEA to explain ‘failed’ Iran mission: diplomats
VIENNA (AFP) — UN atomic agency chief Yukiya Amano is expected to outline in a report Friday why its team investigating Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons drive returned empty handed this week, diplomats said.