Mobile UPI  |   About UPI  |   UPI en Español  |   UPI Arabic  |   UPIU  |   My Account
Search:
Go

Top News

Iran president slams Obama

Jun. 27, 2009
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says criticism of Tehran's crackdown on dissenters was 'abnormal and discourteous.' Iran's president blasted President Obama today for voicing criticism of the Islamic Republic's crackdown on dissenters in the wake of an explosion of civil unrest sparked by a dispute over his...
Related Stories from UPI.com

Ahmadinejad calls Iran among 'strongest'

TEHRAN, April 18 (UPI) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Saturday hailed his country's military as strong and technologically advanced.

Ahmadinejad welcomes Obama's gesture

ISFAHAN, Iran, April 8 (UPI) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday he would welcome talks with the United States if the Obama administration is "honest."

Ahmadinejad: Iran able to export expertise

TEHRAN, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday his country is capable of manufacturing, installing and exporting parts needed in petrochemical plants.
Iranian parliament to probe Obama letter

Iranian parliament to probe Obama letter

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A congratulatory letter sent by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Barack Obama has triggered an investigation by Iran's parliament, lawmakers say.
Iran says new centrifuges being installed

Iran says new centrifuges being installed

TEHRAN, April 8 (UPI) -- Iran's president says 6,000 new centrifuges will be operational at a uranium enrichment plant within a year's time.

Ahmadinejad: Iran committed to peace

TEHRAN, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Iran is equipped to establish stability in its region without outside interference, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday.

Iran continues crackdown on dissent

TEHRAN, June 24 (UPI) -- Iran has stepped up its crackdown against dissent, targeting labor leaders, academics, journalists and women's rights advocates, it was reported Sunday.

Iran claims nuclear program accelerating

NAEEN, Iran, May 26 (UPI) -- President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday Iran is accelerating its nuclear program to try to become an exporter of nuclear fuel.

Iran celebrates 'Republic Day'

TEHRAN, April 1 (UPI) -- Iranians marked "Republic Day" Sunday with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad saying insolent nations will disappear like "bubbles on water."

Iran revokes CNN's credentials

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Iran Monday barred CNN from operating in Tehran, accusing the cable news network of violating professional ethics.
1 of 28
Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
View Caption
Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler