Iran and Islam Watching the events in Iran over the past several weeks and months, I have been overwhelmed with a sense of shock and awe at the response of the government to the outcry of anger from the people,... (photo: AP)Middle East Online DemocracyElectionGovernmentIranPhotos
Get outta there -- now! Defense Secretary Robert Gates has suggested that he might speed up our withdrawal from Iraq by pulling out an additional brigade combat team by year's end. Good idea! How about pulling out five more... (photo: US DoD / Cherie Cullen)The Miami Herald DefenseGatesIraqMilitaryPhotos
Ahmadinejad swearing-in begins The formal swearing-in ceremony of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president of Iran began in parliament on Wednesday, an AFP reporter covering the event said. The event is being presided over by parliament... (photo: AP / Keystone, Salvatore Di Nolfi)Khaleej Times IranMideastPhotosPoliticsPresident
Ahmadinejad faces his toughest test By Kaveh L Afrasiabi Embattled Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad faces daunting domestic and foreign challenges as he begins the second four-year term of his presidency. Analysts say he must tread... (photo: Creative Commons/Flickr)Asia Times ElectionIranNewsPhotosPresident
