Preparations for UAE national day celebrations startSeptember 22nd, 2009 DUBAI - The preparations for the celebration of United Arab Emirates' 38th national day have started in the country, WAM news agency reported Tuesday. The programme for the celebration of the 38th anniversary of the UAE federation, which is celebrated Dec 2, would have 61 events, organised by the ministry of culture in conjunction with other state bodies.
18 killed during Independence Day festivities in PakistanAugust 15th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - At least 18 people were killed and over a hundred injured during revelry on Pakistan's 62nd anniversary of independence, media reports said Saturday. The Independence Day was celebrated with traditional zest across Pakistan Friday, newspaper reports said.
Shouting singer forces Pak pilot to divert flightAugust 15th, 2009 RAWALPINDI - A domestic flight in Pakistan was diverted back to Islamabad after a female singer on board started shouting to get her purse back, which she believed had been forgotten at the departure lounge. Shabnam Majeed, who was flying back to Lahore in the PIA flight PK-653 after performing at the Independence Day celebration at the Presidency overnight, started shouting mid-flight and forced the pilot to divert back the flight to Islamabad, The Dawn reports.
UAE president greets Zardari on Independence DayAugust 14th, 2009 ABU DHABI - United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has greeted Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on his country's Independence Day, WAM news agency reported. UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have also sent congratulatory messages to Zardari.
State Department cites 'big concern' over potential security threat from released IraniansJuly 9th, 2009 US worried that freed Iranians could pose threatWASHINGTON — The State Department is worried that release of five Iranian officials suspected of aiding Shiite insurgents in Iraq could present a security threat to American troops there. Department spokesman Ian Kelly told reporters that the U.S.
Obama praises Iraq's independence but says there will be difficult days aheadJuly 5th, 2009 Obama says Iraq will see difficult days aheadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama warned on Saturday "there will be difficult days ahead" in Iraq and said the U.S. will remain a strong partner to Iraq for its security.
White House celebrating Independence Day with barbecue, fireworks for military familiesJuly 4th, 2009 Night of barbecue, fireworks on tap at White HouseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Iraq's independence is an extraordinary accomplishment but that its transition won't be without problems. In remarks to military families visiting the White House for Fourth of July festivities, Obama said "there will be difficult days ahead." He added that the United States will "remain a strong partner to the Iraqi people on behalf of their security and prosperity."
Combat troops withdrew from Iraqi cities this week as part of a security pact that calls for a full withdrawal by the end of 2011.
State Department says no Iranian diplomats had accepted overseas 4th of July invitationsJune 24th, 2009 US rescinds July 4 invites for Iran diplomatsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has rescinded an offer for Iranian envoys to attend U.S. embassy Fourth of July parties as the violent crackdown in Tehran continues.
State Department says no Iranian diplomats have accepted overseas 4th of July invitationsJune 24th, 2009 No Iranian envoys to attend July 4 partiesWASHINGTON — The State Department says no Iranian diplomat has accepted an invitation from U.S. diplomatic posts abroad to attend embassy Fourth of July parties.
Iranians in south India cast their votesJune 12th, 2009 HYDERABAD - Iranians settled in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mysore cities Friday cast their votes in the presidential elections at the Iranian consulate here. About 5,000 Iranians living in these three south Indian cities were eligible to vote at the Iranian consulate in Banjara Hills.
Russian warship frees 8 Iranian citizens seized along with piratesMay 4th, 2009 Russian ship frees Iranians seized with piratesMOSCOW — Iran's embassy in Moscow says a Russian warship has freed eight Iranians who were seized along with suspected Somali pirates last week. The embassy says the Iranians had been held captive by the pirates for almost three months, and has praised the Russian Navy for the rescue.
APNewsBreak: Source says community celebration planned in Vt. for hijacked captainApril 23rd, 2009 AP source: Celebration planned for pirate hostageMONTPELIER, Vt. — A person familiar with the plans says a homecoming party is planned this weekend in Vermont for the ship captain who was taken hostage by pirates.
Liv Tyler to star in 'The Romantics.'March 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Liv Tyler is set to star in an independently financed romantic comedy 'The Romantics.'
The film has been written and is to be directed by Galt Niederhoffer, who has adapted her own novel, reports Variety. Team Todd's Suzanne and Jennifer Todd will produce the flick with Plum Pictures.
Iran anhilates US, but only on the wrestling mat!March 13th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran beat the United States in a wrestling competition in Tehran on Thursday, the same day President Obama announced that the U.S. is extending sanctions against that nation for one more year.
Over 100 diplomats attend Iran revolution celebrationFebruary 9th, 2009 TEHRAN - More than 100 foreign ambassadors and representatives have attended a celebration to mark 30 years of Iran's Islamic Revolution, the official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki lauded the diplomats for participating in the celebration Monday with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the report said.
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