Actor Corey Haim, 38, died this morning of an apparent overdose of prescription medications. The Canadian actor reportedly collapsed in a bathroom and was... »
Iran Prepares For Another Confrontation With Demonstrators
Once more the rhetoric and warnings are escalating in Iran. Tehran’s deputy police chief Ahmadreza Radan warned that Iranian police will confront any “illegal” gatherings on November 4, when the Islamic Republic marks the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, the Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday. This warning... »
“Death to the Dictator” Again Shouted In Tehran
Reuters reports from Tehran that, according to witnesses, Iran security forces clashed with supporters of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi during annual anti-Israel rallies on Friday. “Security forces just arrested over 10 people,” one witness said. “Supporters of Ahmadinejad are beating supporters of (opposition leader Mirhossein) Mousavi near the Vali-ye Asr street (in central Tehran). At... »
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... »
