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Polish, Swedish FMs due in Iran for talks

Wed Dec 25, 2013 22:50:01

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and his Swedish counterpart Carl Bildt will separately pay official visits to Iran within the next two months.

Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group

Wed Dec 25, 2013 21:19:39

Egypt's military-installed government has declared the Muslim Brotherhood of ousted president Mohamed Morsi a "terrorist" group, banning all its activities, including demonstrations, ministers say.

Iran condemns terrorist attack against Iraqi official

Wed Dec 25, 2013 20:05:01

Iran has denounced a terrorist attack against acting Iraqi defense minister, calling on all regional countries to make joint efforts to eradicate terrorism.

Blasts in Baghdad market kill 35

Wed Dec 25, 2013 19:18:37

Bombs have exploded in a market near a church in the Iraqi capital, killing 35 people and wounding more than 50, the interior ministry says.

Geneva II Syria confab impossible without Iran: Ryabkov

Wed Dec 25, 2013 18:39:45

A high-ranking Russian official says the internationally brokered Syrian peace talks next month will be impossible without the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran denounces Egypt bombing, Israeli attack on Gaza

Wed Dec 25, 2013 16:47:17

Iran has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Egypt’s Nile Delta city of Mansoura that killed at least 15 people and left scores injured, and the latest Israeli airstrikes on the besieged Gaza Strip.

Bomb blast near Iraqi church kills 20, wounds dozens

Wed Dec 25, 2013 14:12:49

A car bomb has exploded near a church in the Iraqi capital, killing at least 20 people, security officials said.

Iran to enrich uranium to 60% if nuclear talks fail: Draft bill

Wed Dec 25, 2013 14:03:09

A group of Iranian lawmakers have prepared a draft bill that would ask the government to enrich uranium up to 60 percent purity if negotiations with world powers over Tehran’s nuclear program fail, a report says.

Syrians mark Arbaeen: Video

Wed Dec 25, 2013 13:23:18

Muslims in Syria have held mourning rituals on Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the third Shia imam.

Russia launches 3 military satellites into space

Wed Dec 25, 2013 13:12:51

Russia has launched three military satellites into orbit as part of its space program, a Defense Ministry spokesman says.

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