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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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Activists Rally in Support of Iranian Opposition in New York (VoA)

Posted Sun, 2009-06-28 09:48 by IRelec09

Activists Rally in Support of Iranian Opposition in New York: Via Voice of America.

Human rights activists rallied in New York City Friday night in support of election protesters in Iran, saying they would keep up international pressure on the Tehran government for as long as necessary.

More than 300 activists and opposition supporters, many sporting green bracelets, scarves and headbands and holding green ballons, gathered at the edge of New York's Central Park during a heavy rain storm. Larry Cox, of Amnesty International, one of the rally organizers, said they were there to show their solidarity with the people of Iran. "We are going to stand in solidarity with those people now and for as long as it takes for them to win the fight for freedom and dignity and human rights," he said.

He urged the Iranian government to listen to "the courageous voices of their own people."
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