Actor Corey Haim, 38, died this morning of an apparent overdose of prescription medications. The Canadian actor reportedly collapsed in a bathroom and was... »
World Leaders Refuse to Congratulate Ahmadinejad
Reuters reports that during his inauguration ceremony, hundreds of the supporters of his main political rival, Mirhossein Mousavi, gathered near parliament to protest Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election. The now-familiar Iranian riot police were out in force in once again in an attempt to disburse the crowds. “They were chanting Allah-u Akbar (God is greatest) and Mousavi we... »
Ahmadinejad’s VP Choice Opposed
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is now under attack from both factions. Up through last Friday, Tehran has been seized with protests and demonstrations by opposition supporters who claim he stole last month’s election from pro-reform candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi. The election results were made official and were strongly defended by the ruling Iranian hard-liners who have spent the... »
Violent Protests in Iran (Neda)
Violent protests over the alleged rigging of the Presidential Election on June 12 continue in Iran. Thousands of opposition protesters flooded the streets in Tehran, undaunted by a warning from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, not to continue demonstrations. Security forces responded with live rounds, batons and tear gas. Witnesses said that dozens of people... »
