Iran Asks Islamabad to Secure Rapid Release of Abducted Diplomat
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy commission on Tuesday called Pakistani ambassador to Tehran to pursue the case with its abducted diplomat, and stressed the necessity for speedy measures to secure his release. ( 19:52:23 - 2009/04/07)

Syrian FM Due in Tehran Wednesday
TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Mualem is due to visit Tehran on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties and exchange views over regional developments. ( 18:57:26 - 2009/04/07)

Iran Denies Reports on US Message
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran on Tuesday dismissed media reports that an Iranian delegation had received a letter from US representatives during The Hague meeting on Afghanistan. ( 18:56:51 - 2009/04/07)

MP: Obama's Behavior Contradictory
TEHRAN (FNA)- US President Barack Obama's behavior is contradictory in comparison with his predecessors, an Iranian MP said Tuesday. ( 18:40:34 - 2009/04/07)

Child Death in NICU Brings Long-Term Consequences for Siblings
TEHRAN (FNA)- Little is known about the long-term effects of the death of a child in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on survivor siblings, recent studies reported. ( 18:39:59 - 2009/04/07)

Pakistani Shiites Victims of ISI Collaboration with Taliban
TEHRAN (FNA)- Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is collaborating with the country's Taliban to kill Shiites residing in tribal areas, FNA has learned. ( 17:46:04 - 2009/04/07)

MP: Iranian-Kazakh Ties Important for Regional Security
TEHRAN (FNA)- Expansion of ties between Iran and Kazakhstan is of much importance for regional security, a senior Iranian lawmaker underlined on Tuesday. ( 16:53:39 - 2009/04/07)

Kazakhstan Able to Take Positive Role in Caspian Sea Legal Regime
TEHRAN (FNA)- Kazakhstan enjoys the largest share of the Caspian Sea and it is able to take a positive role in the Sea's Legal regime, the head of Iran-Kazakhstan friendship group said on Tuesday. ( 15:07:59 - 2009/04/07)

Ahmadinejad: World Wishes Change in Powers' Policies
TEHRAN (FNA)- The entire world wishes that the policies of the world powers and the type of their relations change, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday. ( 15:04:51 - 2009/04/07)

Iranian-Kazakh Presidents Discuss Expansion of Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev explored different avenues for bolstering Tehran-Astana ties and cooperation, including construction of a railway to link Iran, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. ( 14:21:18 - 2009/04/07)

Iran Expresses Sympathy over Italy Quake
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran sent a message of sympathy and an offer of aid to Italy for a Monday earthquake that killed over 150 people in the center of the country. ( 14:17:07 - 2009/04/07)

Ahmadinejad Pays Tribute to Kazakh War Victims
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid tribute to the victims of the World War II in Kazakhstan. ( 14:16:28 - 2009/04/07)

Male Contraceptives to Hit Markets Soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- The discovery of a new gene has raised hopes of producing a male contraceptive pill in the near future, to reduce unwanted pregnancies. ( 13:31:41 - 2009/04/07)

Mayeli-Kohan Named Head Coach of Iran's National Football Team
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of Iranian Football Federation (IFF) Ali Kaffashian said here Monday night Mohammad Mayeli-Kohan has been appointed as the head coach of the country's national football team. ( 13:13:25 - 2009/04/07)