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20 Mar 2009 11:08

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U.S., World: Obama also appears to be ready for image rehab – with Iran

In a well-timed and unprecedented gesture, our president sent a video olive branch to Iran. Iran’s flattered but wants action. source
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01 Mar 2009 22:50

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Culture, World: Iran: Mickey Rourke offends us. Apologize. Now.

  • The country wants an apology from Hollywood. The movies “300” and “The Wrestler,” specifically, greatly ticked off the country – “300” for its depiction of Persians and “The Wrestler” for a scene where Rourke rips up an Iranian flag while fighting a Arab stereotype. Personally, we want an apology from the makers of “300” for inflicting the “We Are Sparta” internet meme onto the world. It’s annoying. Apologize. Now. source
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01 Mar 2009 09:45

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Tech, U.S.: Obama’s helicoper blueprints: On P2P, now in Iran’s hands?

*Forehead slap* *Forehead slap* *Forehead slap* *Forehead slap* *Forehead slap* source
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24 Feb 2009 11:04

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World: North Korea wants a satellite in orbit

  • If this satellite is successfully launched, the space science technology of our country will take another major step for the nation to become an economic powerhouse.
  • Korean Central News Agency • In an announcement about the launch of a satellite. If they’re gonna do it, this is what they should aim for. Not this. • source
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17 Feb 2009 11:05

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Culture, World: Dwight from “The Office” speaks out on his Baha’i faith

  • About the faith Rainn Wilson is a member of the Baha’i faith, a monotheistic religion which started in Iran in the mid 1800s. As places to start religions go, Iran is a pretty bad one, and much religious persecution has occurred there since. It’s probably worse than anything Dwight puts up with. source
  • About the faith Rainn Wilson is a member of the Baha’i faith, a monotheistic religion which started in Iran in the mid 1800s. As places to start religions go, Iran is a pretty bad one, and much religious persecution has occurred there since. It’s probably worse than anything Dwight puts up with.
  • Why he’s speaking out Wilson, in a commentary piece he wrote for CNN, is bringing light to the religion in part because of a group of seven prisoners being held in Iran on a variety of charges he says lack evidence – just the latest to be persecuted by Iran. Learn more about the seven here. source
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07 Feb 2009 10:04

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U.S.: Diplomacy is the name of Biden’s game – until it’s time to act

  • We will draw upon all the elements of our power — military and diplomatic, intelligence and law enforcement, economic and cultural — to stop crises from occurring before they are in front of us.
  • Vice President Joe Biden • regarding the new administration’s stance on foreign policy. In a 25-minute speech yesterday, Biden laid out the Obama administration’s foreign policy stances. He said that the U.S. plans to do more but will ask more from its allies. At the same time, they will not be afraid of using force if necessary against countries like Iran • source
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03 Feb 2009 06:47

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World: The Muslim world joins the space race, thanks to Iran

  • With God’s help and the desire for justice and peace, the official presence of the Islamic Republic was registered in space.
  • Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • Iranian president, on the country’s first homemade satellite launched into orbit today. They’re only about 60 years behind Russia and the U.S., but who’s counting? The country claims it was for peaceful reasons, but don’t tell that to people who might be sweating over this move. • source
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01 Feb 2009 14:37

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World: Iran to Gaza: Israel could start up this whole war thing again

  • The Islamic resistance should be prepared for any possible situation, including a fresh war in Gaza.
  • Ayatollah Ali Khamenei • Iran’s supreme leader, on the possibility of more fighting between Israel and Hamas in Palestine. Hamas and Iran were in close contact throughout last month’s war in Gaza, which resulted in many civilian deaths. Both sides declared separate cease-fires. • source
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28 Jan 2009 09:04

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U.S., World: Iran to Obama: Regarding that change thing, not so fast

  • Those who speak of change must apologize to the Iranian people and try to repair their past crimes.
  • Mahmoud Ahmadinejad • Iranian president, on U.S. president Barack Obama’s proposed olive branch to the Muslim world and the Middle East • source
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