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Iran's Ahmadinejad Promotes Holocaust Denial on Eve of UN Visit (VoA)

Posted Thu, 2009-09-24 14:55 by IRelec09

VOA News - Iran's Ahmadinejad Promotes Holocaust Denial on Eve of UN Visit: Via Voice of America.

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is again highlighting his denial of the Holocaust, saying the anger his comments provoke is a source of pride.

Mr. Ahmadinejad's comments Monday come shortly before he heads to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Last week, he said the Holocaust is a lie created by Western nations to justify the creation of Israel.
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Iran Frees Thousands of Poor Prisoners (VoA)

Posted Wed, 2009-09-23 22:10 by IRelec09

Iran Frees Thousands of Poor Prisoners: Via Voice of America.

Iran says its largest charity organization is bailing out 21,000 prisoners for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

The gesture was announced Tuesday as the country marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan with Eid celebrations and family gatherings.

State television says the prisoners had been jailed for monetary troubles, such as unpaid debts or blood money. It says the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation bailed them out in an attempt to help their families regain financial stability.
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Iran's Supreme Leader says Western News Media Attempting to "Poison" Iran (VoA)

Posted Wed, 2009-09-23 22:05 by IRelec09

Iran's Supreme Leader says Western News Media Attempting to "Poison" Iran: Via Voice of America.

Iran's supreme leader says Western media are to blame for his country's recent political unrest.  

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is pointing his finger at Western news media for inciting political friction in Iran.

His statement follows protests against the re-election of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Friday's al-Quds day or Jerusalem day, an annual event to sympathize with Palestinians and condemn Israel.
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