The group will stage Lev and (a+b)3, both of which were also performed at Iran’s 2012 Fajr International Theater Festival in February. Lev recounts the story of a Russian veteran during World War II, who loses his memory, but is obliged to maintain contact with people. (a+b)3 is about two lovers who plan to go […]
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No agreement on UN arms-trade treaty
UN chief Ban Ki-moon voiced disappointment over the Friday failure which came after delegations from 170 countries failed to make a decision on a draft treaty following a month of negotiations in New York. “There is already considerable common ground and states can build on the hard work that has been done during these negotiations,” […]
No agreement on UN arms-trade treaty
UN chief Ban Ki-moon voiced disappointment over the Friday failure which came after delegations from 170 countries failed to make a decision on a draft treaty following a month of negotiations in New York. “There is already considerable common ground and states can build on the hard work that has been done during these negotiations,” […]
Kenya issues arrest warrant for minister
Keriako Tobiko gave the green light for the detention and prosecution of Mwakwere on Friday. The director of public prosecution (DPP) said he was delighted that there was sufficient evidence to sustain charges against Mwakwere. The Kenyan minister is alleged to have been engaged in a hate speech against indigenous Kenyans during a by-election campaign […]
Kenya issues arrest warrant for minister
Keriako Tobiko gave the green light for the detention and prosecution of Mwakwere on Friday. The director of public prosecution (DPP) said he was delighted that there was sufficient evidence to sustain charges against Mwakwere. The Kenyan minister is alleged to have been engaged in a hate speech against indigenous Kenyans during a by-election campaign […]
‘US, allies embarrassed over Syria’
“The evidence is mounting that Syria has become a magnet for Sunni extremists, including those operating under the banner of al-Qaeda,” a New York Times report has stated. The growing al-Qaeda presence seems to disturb neither Washington, nor its allies in their decision to send communication gear, military intelligence, and arms to the armed groups […]
‘US, allies embarrassed over Syria’
“The evidence is mounting that Syria has become a magnet for Sunni extremists, including those operating under the banner of al-Qaeda,” a New York Times report has stated. The growing al-Qaeda presence seems to disturb neither Washington, nor its allies in their decision to send communication gear, military intelligence, and arms to the armed groups […]
US gun wars, from voting to mass killing
We will keep our suspicions to ourselves and move on, noted for further investigation. Fear People are afraid, afraid of each other, afraid of new anti-gun laws, more truthfully, afraid for their own souls, afraid of whom we and our children may have become. His father retired Army, mother a prominent “socialite,” the “profilers” are […]
US gun wars, from voting to mass killing
We will keep our suspicions to ourselves and move on, noted for further investigation. Fear People are afraid, afraid of each other, afraid of new anti-gun laws, more truthfully, afraid for their own souls, afraid of whom we and our children may have become. His father retired Army, mother a prominent “socialite,” the “profilers” are […]
Hindu man converts to Islam on TV
The Hindu youth, identified as 20-year-old Sunil, who was among a group of children and men during the show beamed on Tuesday, officially changed his religion under guidance of cleric Maulana Mufti Muhammad Akmal on a live broadcast on ARY Digital channel, AFP reported on Friday. A packed studio audience congratulated him and shouted out […]
Christie’s told to return fake art money
The judge ruled on Friday that Christie’s had not been negligent, but should return the money to Avrora Fine Arts Investment, a firm run by wealthy Russian businessman Viktor Vekselberg, Reuters reported. “It follows that Avrora is entitled to cancel its purchase of the painting and recover the money it paid,” the judge said. The […]
Blast hits Somalia constitution meeting
According to the police, the blast took place on Friday when a remote-controlled bomb went off near the meeting venue in the capital city of Mogadishu. “The bomb was planted under a wall near the hall. A civilian car was hit by shrapnel,” Farah Omar, a police official told Press TV. Residents around the meeting […]
‘Collapse of Al Saud becomes imminent’
The attack came after thousands of Saudi protesters took to the streets in Qatif on Friday, demanding the release of political prisoners, including a prominent Shia cleric. Chanting slogans in support of social justice in the oil-rich Eastern Province, protestors also asked the regime to stop killing civilians by the Saudi-backed forces in neighboring Bahrain. […]
‘America geared up for war’
Press TV has conducted an interview with activist and former American intelligence linguist, Scott Rickard to further discuss the issue. The video also offers the opinions of two additional guests: Tighe Barry, a Member of the US Analyst and social justice movement, CODEPINK and Iraq war veteran, Michael Prysner who is also the ANSWER Coalition […]
Crude prices hit $106 on Iran sanctions
The latest oil price hike transpired during Friday trading in European markets as Brent crude futures for September rose by 70 cents to $105.92 per barrel after surging to a high of $106.41, up by $1.15. Meanwhile, US light crude futures were reported up 30 cents to $89.69 per barrel. The higher oil prices on […]
West unleashes merciless war on Syria
Syrians are struggling to prevent Western conquest, exploitation, and control. They’re fighting for their lives to stay free. At issue isn’t whether Assad’s government is democratic, despotic or anything in between. Its sovereign independence made it vulnerable. Washington tolerates no governments it doesn’t control. Replacing them with puppet regimes is policy. Whether Assad can hold […]
Tragedy brewing as KSA goes for nukes
It is bad enough that a paranoid, expansionist attack dog – the Zionist entity of Israel – has between two hundred and four hundred nuclear weapons ranging from small uranium bombs to monster hydrogen bombs with neutron bombs in between. Israel is unstable – the demonstrations for social and economic justice and the recent series […]
Japan inflict historical loss on Spain
A first-half goal from Yuki Otsu secured on Thursday a famous victory for Japan that revived memories of their famous Olympic upset of mighty Brazil in the 1996 games in Atlanta, AFP reported. “It was an important win for us,” Japan captain Maya Yoshida was quoted as saying. “Spain are a very strong team in […]
1,000s call for Khadr’s return home
The online petition, launched by Canadian Senator Romeo Dallaire, drew more than 28,000 signatures, who wanted Ottawa to honor a deal with Washington to transfer the 25-year-old Canadian to his family in Toronto, AFP reported Thursday. In an agreement, signed in 2010 between Canada and the United States, Khadr agreed to plead guilty to five […]
Venice filmfest to screen Iranian film
The 100-minute film will be screened at the Orizzonti section of the event along with productions from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Russia, Nepal, Brazil, Denmark, Italy, France and Switzerland. The Paternal House chronicles the life of a man from his teenage years to the age of 86. Kianoush Ayyari is one of the most successful […]