Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has come out against the death penalty — at least for one American woman.
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Quotes: Sarah Shourd Denies Spying in Iran
“We committed no crime. We are not spies.”
— SARAH SHOURD, speaking at a news conference after being detained in Iran for two years on suspicion of spying; she and two friends were hiking near the Iran-Iraq border when they …
Quotes: Sarah Shourd’s Mother on Her Daughter’s Release
“I’ve hoped and prayed for this moment for 410 days and I cannot wait to wrap Sarah in my arms and hold her close when we are finally together again,”
— NORA SHOURD, Mother of Sarah Shourd, an American hiker who was freed from …
Iranian State Media: France’s First Lady a ‘Prostitute’
There’s no secret to Carla Bruni-Sarkozy’s viewpoint on Iran’s potential stoning of a woman convicted of adultery: censure and nothing less.
Iran’s Latest Enemy: Paul the Octopus
Who knew an agent of “propaganda” could have eight legs?
EU Imposes New Sanctions Against Iran
Iran is getting its chain tightened just a few more links now that foreign ministers with the EU are pushing harder sanctions targeted at the nation’s energy sector, which is in turn aimed at hindering its nuclear program.
Iran Won’t Stone Woman, May Kill Her Anyway
An Iranian woman convicted of adultery has won a reprieve from her death sentence — of sorts. (via AP)
The Week in Web Trends: LeBron, Bieber and Lohan
Lindsay Lohan’s Fingernail Fiasco, World Cup Predictions of a German Octopus and Justin Bieber’s upcoming fake tour in North Korea topped another bizarre week on the web.
An Iranian Woman’s Unlikely Supporter: Lindsay Lohan
Can Lindsay Lohan do anything right? Apparently not.
Mullets: Out of Style, and Now Illegal in Iran
It’s a tough time to have a mullet in this world. First, you get ridiculed for looking silly, and if you live in Iran, the government could fine you for your ‘do.
Iranian Cleric: Dogs Too ‘Unclean’ To Be Pets
Man’s best friend is too filthy to be kept in Iran.
When a Hostage Situation Becomes a Love Story
There’s one bright spot for two of the American hikers detained in an Iranian prison: two of them are now engaged.