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Ahmadinejad: Iran will "bring down" Western foes

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's re-elected President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday his next government "would bring down the global arrogance," signaling a tougher approach toward the West after June's disputed election.

 

Protesters Clash With Police in Iran

Thousands of protesters streamed down avenues of the capital Thursday, chanting "death to the dictator" and defying security forces who fired tear gas and charged with batons, witnesses said. Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other ...

 

Iran police fire in air to disperse protesters

Iranian police fired in the air to disperse pro-reform demonstrators in central Tehran on Thursday, nearly four weeks after a disputed election triggered mass protests in the capital, a witness said.

 

Ahmadinejad Declares New Era for Iran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sought to put the turmoil over the disputed presidential elections behind him and declared on national television that the contests were clean, fair and were the start of a new era.

 

NYT: Leading clerics defiant on Iran election

The most important group of religious leaders in Iran called the disputed presidential election and the new government illegitimate on Saturday.

 

Iran Says British Embassy Staff to Stand Trial

Iran Says British Embassy Staff to Stand Trial

The announcement by Iranian authorities to put some embassy staff members on trial for spurring on protests against the government could deepen the diplomatic crisis with the European Union.

 

Ahmadinejad Declared Victorious After Partial Recount

Supporters of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad celebrated Tuesday after Iran's highest electoral authority proclaimed the validity of its disputed election, paving the way for the incumbent to begin a second term despite claims of fraud.

 

Iran recount seen as bid to placate opposition

Iran recount seen as bid to placate opposition

Iran began recounting some of the votes cast in its disputed presidential election Monday in an apparent attempt to placate opposition protesters.

 

Ahmadinejad Criticizes Obama

Ahmadinejad Criticizes Obama

Iranian president calls on Obama not to interfere after remarks by U.S. leader.

 

Khamenei Vows Iran Will Not Yield ‘at Any Cost’

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ruled out compromise on the disputed election on Wednesday after a harsh crackdown on the streets.

 

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