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Bahraini detainees 'sexually abused': Washington Post

Bahraini detainees 'sexually abused': Washington Post

'Advocacy groups report that the human rights situation has deteriorated sharply in the past year as Bahrain has taken steps, including resuming the trials of civilians in military courts, that contradict recommendations from an independent panel set up after 2011,' Whaington Post wrote.The Post published the rather short report about …

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Iran FM, Econ Min in parl't for FATF

Iran FM, Econ Min in parl't for FATF

'The bill to join the FATF will be discussed with the presence of the Foreign Minister Zarif, his deputy Abbas Araqchi, and Economy Minister Krbasian in a closed session,' said Fatemeh Zolqadr.'The head of Majlis research center, the head of economy committee, and some representatives will deliver speeches in the …

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Headlines in Iranian English language dailies on May 20

Headlines in Iranian English language dailies on May 20

**Iran Daily-Europe reassures Iran of commitment to JCPOA-Muslim states urge int’l protection force for Palestinians-More than 100 killed in Cuba plane crash**FINANCIAL TRIBUNE -Global insurers review Iran deals under European guarantees-Brent prices anticipated to rise over supply concerns-Over 100 killed in Cuba plane crash**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL - EU’s verbal pledge without …

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European firms to boost investments in Iran: Minister

European firms to boost investments in Iran: Minister

Speaking at a press conference with visiting EU Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete, Ardekanian told reporters that the conference to be held in Tehran would provide an opportunity for Iran and EU Member States to prepare the grounds for expansion of cooperation and attraction of foreign investments.Through …

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Israel trying to drag US into war with Iran: Political analyst

Israel trying to drag US into war with Iran: Political analyst

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabia are after regime change in Iran and they are after creating a war with Iran, Iranian former diplomat and now a researcher at Princeton University told BBC Hardtalk’s Stephen Sackur.“They are after dragging the US and the international community into a new …

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Rouhani: US plot to encourage Iran to quit JPCOA fails

Rouhani: US plot to encourage Iran to quit JPCOA fails

Addressing a gathering of youth and students in the capital, he added that the US thought that as soon as it quitted the deal, Iran would follow the suit, too. Therefore, Iran’s dossier would be sent to UN Security Council and all the sanctions would be reinstated.“However, in the first …

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Resistance only way to guarantee Palestinians' right: Speaker advisor

Resistance only way to guarantee Palestinians' right: Speaker advisor

The Palestinian resistance will not allow presence of US embassy in Holy Quds (Jerusalem), Hossein Amirabdollahian noted in a meeting with Hamas Envoy to Iran Khaled Ghodumi.Resistance is the only element that can guarantee the rights of Palestinians, he added.Amirabdollahian said that transfer of the US embassy from Tel-Aviv to …

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Iranian ambassador condoles with Baghdad on demise of PUK secretary

Iranian ambassador condoles with Baghdad on demise of PUK secretary

In separate messages to Iraqi President Fuad Masum, PUK political office and the family of Adel Murad, the Iranian ambassador condoled the demise of the veteran Iraqi politician. Murad passed away at a hospital in Germany on Friday. 9341**2050Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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EU Commissioner: Europe like Iran commmitted to JCPOA

EU Commissioner: Europe like Iran commmitted to JCPOA

Following his meeting with Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi here on Saturday, Canete said the two sides held meeting to confirm continuation of European Commission and AEOI commitments to implement JCPOA, especially the three agreements related to peaceful nuclear cooperation.'We believe continuation of implementation of …

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Veep congradualtes Hungarian premier on reelection

Veep congradualtes Hungarian premier on reelection

In the message, Jahangiri expressed hope that during the tenure of the Hungarian prime minister the two countries would witness implementation of mutual agreements in various fields.In recent parliamentary elections in Hungary, Fidesz ruling party won 133 out of 199 seats of parliament and as a result Orban was reinstated …

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