Iran Lowers Unemployment Rate
TEHRAN (FNA)- Counting students and housewives among the ranks of the employed has helped lower Iran's jobless rate, an official at the statistics office said in remarks published Saturday. ( 16:11:21 - 2009/01/25)

IRGC General Advises Obama to Change US Policy on Israel
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian commander called on Barack Obama to take his first step as the new US president with a change in US policy on Israel. ( 15:39:05 - 2009/01/25)

Iran, Pakistan Expand Academic Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Payam Nur University and Pakistan's Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) are working on an academic research cooperation program. ( 15:36:57 - 2009/01/25)

International Firms Seeking Wider Presence in Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Emirates Business reported that opening up of the Iranian and Iraqi markets could provide a much needed boost to the construction industry in the region. ( 15:36:04 - 2009/01/25)

Hamas Stresses Continued Resistance Until Removal of Gaza Siege
TEHRAN (FNA)- Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khalid Mashaal said the resistance of Palestinian groups would continue until the ultimate removal of the Gaza siege and re-opening of crossings into the territory. ( 14:24:54 - 2009/01/25)

Israel Renews Threats against Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tel Aviv renewed its threats of military action against Iran following its deadly military offensive in Gaza, which claimed over 1400 lives. ( 14:21:09 - 2009/01/25)

Iran Leave for Bangkok
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's National Football Team left Tehran for Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday evening. ( 14:18:27 - 2009/01/25)

6,000 Artworks to Be Displayed at Fajr Visual Arts Festival
TEHRAN (FNA)- More than 6,000 artworks will be displayed in the First Fajr Visual Arts Festival titled 'Hope for Future', which is to open on January 31. ( 13:56:00 - 2009/01/25)

Envoy Underlines MKO's Terrorist Nature
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Hassan Kazemi Qomi said on Saturday that striking the anti-Iran terrorist group, the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization, off the list of terrorist organizations by the EU will not change MKO's terrorist nature. ( 19:32:38 - 2009/01/24)

MP Warns UAE against Continued Fingerprinting of Iranian Citizens
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran plans to stop the flush of its capital into the UAE and redirect its investment funds to Turkey following the fingerprinting of its citizens by the Arab Persian Gulf state, a senior Iranian legislator said on Saturday. ( 19:32:15 - 2009/01/24)

Presidential Aide Calls on Obama to Respect Iran's Rights
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian presidential aide Mojtaba Hashemi Samareh on Saturday urged Washington to show respect for Iran's rights as a prerequisite for improving relations between the two sides. ( 19:13:27 - 2009/01/24)

US Wrestlers to Participate in Iran's Int'l Contests
TEHRAN (FNA)- The US wrestling team will participate in four Weight categories in the international wrestling contests at the 12,000-seater Azadi sports hall in Tehran. ( 19:03:03 - 2009/01/24)

Larijani: Urgent Int'l Action for Gaza Reconstruction Needed
TEHRAN (FNA)- Urgent action by the international community is needed for the reconstruction of Gaza, Iranian parliament speaker said in a phone call with his Indonesian and Syrian counterparts last night. ( 17:38:41 - 2009/01/24)

MP Urges Obama to Recognize Iran's Regional Role
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian lawmaker Saturday called on the new US President Barack Obama to recognize Tehran's significant role in the region. ( 17:13:29 - 2009/01/24)