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Iran Mobilizes to Stifle Opposition Protests

Posted Wed, 2010-02-10 20:15 by IRelec09

Iran Mobilizes to Stifle Opposition Protests - WSJ.com: Via Wall Street Journal / WSJ.com .

BEIRUT—Iranian authorities deployed in force across Tehran Wednesday to conduct last-minute security sweeps and warn residents to refrain from joining antigovernment protests planned for Thursday.

The government typically orchestrates large, carnival-like rallies and demonstrations to mark the anniversary of the Islamic Republic. For this year's events on Feb. 11, the day marking the culmination of the annual celebrations, opposition leaders have called for protesters to demonstrate against the regime. That has set the stage for clashes between authorities and demonstrators, who have taken to the streets repeatedly to protest the outcome of presidential elections in June.

Government officials, meanwhile, ratcheted up threats against any protests Thursday, vowing to confront demonstrators on the streets and calling for government supporters to turn out in large numbers. Iranian officials have branded protesters as agents of foreign powers.

The Iranian judiciary has handed down a number of harsh sentences against protesters arrested in previous demonstrations, including at least 10 pending death sentences.
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So, is it safe to tweet now? / Twitter's DNS entry HACKED By 'Iranian Cyber Army'

Posted Fri, 2009-12-18 11:52 by IRelec09

So, is it safe to tweet now?: Via The Social - CNET News.

Twitter stumbled again overnight on Thursday. But this time, it wasn't the work of the "fail whale," the cuddly cartoon personification of the site's excessive technical baggage. Rather, the site was replaced with a foreboding message from "Iranian Cyber Army" before crashing entirely, indicating that it had been the victim of a malicious attack that targeted its internal servers.

Co-founder Biz Stone posted a brief clarification on the issue late on Thursday night. "Twitter's DNS records were temporarily compromised tonight but have now been fixed,"
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VIranian Court Sentences 3 to Death for Involvement in Post-Election Unrest (VoA)

Posted Sat, 2009-10-10 22:54 by IRelec09

Iranian Court Sentences 3 to Death for Involvement in Post-Election Unrest: Via Voice of America.

An Iranian official says three people have been sentenced to death for involvement in unrest that developed after Iran's disputed presidential election in June.

The ISNA news agency quotes the court official as saying the three people were convicted of ties to an anti-government Iranian monarchist group - the Kingdom Assembly of Iran - and an exiled Iranian opposition group - the People's Mujahedeen Organization of Iran).

The official says the death sentences are not final and can be appealed in a higher court.

On Friday, an international human rights group expressed concern that more election protesters could be sentenced to death in Iran.
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Iran Sentences 3 To Death In Post-Election Mass Opposition Trial

Posted Sat, 2009-10-10 19:58 by IRelec09

Iran Sentences 3 To Death In Post-Election Mass Opposition Trial: Via HuffingtonPost.com

TEHRAN, Iran — Three defendants in Iran's mass trial of opposition figures accused of fueling the country's postelection unrest have been sentenced to death, an Iranian news agency reported Saturday.

Two of them were convicted of membership in a monarchist group seeking to topple Iran's Islamic Republic and restore a monarchy, the semiofficial ISNA news agency reported, quoting judiciary official Zahed Bashiri Rad.

The third defendant was convicted of having ties to a terrorist group for his alleged links to the People's Mujahedeen, an armed opposition group, ISNA quoted Rad as saying.

The three are the first defendants to be sentenced to death since the trial began in August.
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15 student leaders arrested in Tehran

Posted Fri, 2009-10-02 20:26 by IRelec09

15 student leaders arrested in Tehran: Via Radio Zamaneh in English .

Fifteen members of central council of the student organization Unity Consolidation Bureau have been arrested by security forces today in Tehran. The detainees have been taken to an unknown location and so far no announcements concerning their charges have been released.

Prior to the opening of the fall university term, the Revolutionary Guards and security forces as well as the Supreme Leader himself had warned students to stay away from protests. The establishment has described student protests and their demands for reform as a tool of foreign conspiracies to undermine the government. The teaching of humanities has been portrayed as a threat to the rule of Velayat-e Faqih represented by Ayatollah Khamenei, a pretext which many feel will result in the dismissing of progressive faculty members.
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Obama, Gadhafi , Ahmadinejad Address UN General Assembly (VoA)

Posted Fri, 2009-09-25 12:13 by IRelec09

Obama, Gadhafi , Ahmadinejad Address UN General Assembly: Via Voice of America.

World leaders addressing the U.N. General Assembly underscored issues of domestic and international concern as the annual debate got underway Wednesday in New York.

President Barack Obama laid out his vision for U.S. foreign policy in a wide-ranging address.

He called for a "new era of engagement" among nations, saying the United States cannot solve the world's problems alone and urged other nations to share in the responsibility.

"But make no mistake. This cannot be solely America's endeavor. Those who used to chastise America for acting alone in the world cannot now stand by and wait for America to solve the world's problems alone. We have sought in word and deed a new era of engagement with the world. And now is the time for all of us to take our share of responsibility for a global response to global challenges," he said.
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Ahmadinejad Warns Against Anti-Iran Aggression (VoA)

Posted Thu, 2009-09-24 14:58 by IRelec09

Ahmadinejad Warns Against Anti-Iran Aggression: Via Voice of America.

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is headed to New York for an appearance before the U.N. General Assembly. Before leaving Tehran, Mr. Ahmadinejad said no country is brave enough to attack his nation.

The Iranian president promised his armed forces would resist all invaders, and cut off the hands of anyone who tried to shoot at Iran.

Mr. Ahmadinejad spoke before a military parade that showcased the latest generation of Iranian-made rockets and aircraft. State media reported one plane crashed during the ceremonies.
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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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