Iran's young see conflict differently than their parents

Seeded on Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:42 AM EDT (The Boston Globe)

Several months ago, Pouneh, a 24-year-old Iranian-American college student, announced to her father that she was voting for leading opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi in the Iranian presidential election.

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Iran Security Forces Move to Crush Renewed Street Protests

Seeded on Thu Jul 9, 2009 12:13 PM EDT (The New York Times)

Tear gas was fired into Lelah Park, they said, and a woman whose coat was covered in blood ran from Revolution Square, one of the main gathering spots during the initial weeks of protests over the June 12 election. She said that police officers were beating protesters.

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Iran police disperse protesters

Seeded on Thu Jul 9, 2009 10:38 AM EDT (BBC News)

Iranian police have dispersed hundreds of demonstrators who defied government warnings that any fresh attempt at protests would be "smashed". The marchers were heading towards Tehran University to commemorate the 10th anniversary of student unrest.

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UK warns Iran of EU action over embassy arrests

Seeded on Mon Jul 6, 2009 3:13 PM EDT (Press TV)

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warns Iran of the European Union's likely retaliation over the arrest of British Embassy employees in Tehran and the expulsion of diplomats.

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Britain says Iran frees embassy worker | Special Coverage | Reuters

Seeded on Mon Jul 6, 2009 6:13 AM EDT (Reuters)

Iran has released one of the last two British embassy employees detained in Tehran after the disputed presidential election, the British government said on Monday.

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Democracy and foreign policy

Seeded on Mon Jul 6, 2009 5:37 AM EDT (HRRYET - TRKYE'NN AILI SAYFASI)

Whenever the European Union has taken a common stance on developments concerning democracy or human rights, Turkey has usually abstained from joining the bloc's position.

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A letter to Ahmadinejad from Mehdi Saharkhiz, son of Isa Saharkhiz

Mon Jul 6, 2009 5:33 AM EDT

(from ) Ahmadinejad, you would have learned something about integrity if you knew my father. Translation of a letter from Mehdi Saharkhiz ———————————————————- Ahmadinejad,

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Greek, Russian Orthodox leaders show unity

Seeded on Mon Jul 6, 2009 3:32 AM EDT (Google)

The spiritual leaders of the Orthodox Christian churches in Istanbul and Russia led Sunday prayers together in a show of unity after years of jostling for influence.

turkey, russia, world-news

Turkey ranks low in expenses on health

Seeded on Mon Jul 6, 2009 3:22 AM EDT (HRRYET - TRKYE'NN AILI SAYFASI)

The report shows that total health spending accounted for 5.7 percent of GDP in Turkey in 2005, which is the latest year available. The average expenditure across OECD countries is 8.9 percent.

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10 enemies of freedom

Seeded on Mon Jul 6, 2009 2:55 AM EDT (FOXNews.com)

Independence Day evokes thoughts of patriotism, liberty, and courage, but these virtues are not exclusive to the American Revolution. As the world watches recent events in Iran we expose ten enemies of freedom.

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Turkey: Iran Upheaval Poses Diplomatic Challenge for Ankara

Seeded on Sun Jul 5, 2009 4:39 PM EDT (eurasianet.org)

Turkey seems to be searching for a proper response to the upheaval in Tehran. The Turkish public has greeted the crisis in Iran with a mix of indifference and confusion, while on the official side, Ankara is treading with extreme caution.

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Is Iran at the crossroads?

Seeded on Sun Jul 5, 2009 4:35 PM EDT (The Daily Star)

IRAN's image and role have been politically and diplomatically much weakened globally and in the region over the imbroglio of the result of the June 12 Presidential election.

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