Controlled Synthesis of Silver Nanowires Materialized in Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian researchers at the Islamic Azad University managed to synthesize silver nanowires by MCM-41 mesopor matrix through chemical reduction. ( 14:47:16 - 2009/12/13)

Study Finds Treating Cluster Headache with High-Flow Oxygen Effective
TEHRAN (FNA)- Finding of a new study showed that patients with a cluster headache, which is characterized by bouts of excruciating pain usually near the eye or temple, were more likely to report being pain-free within 15 minutes of treatment with high-flow oxygen than patients who received a placebo treatment. ( 14:03:21 - 2009/12/13)

Mashaal to Confer with Iranian Officials on Regional Issues
TEHRAN (FNA)- A high-ranking delegation of Hamas officials led by the resistance group's politburo chief Khaled Mashaal arrived in Tehran on Sunday on an official visit that will include talks with senior leaders of the Islamic Republic on regional issues. ( 13:44:38 - 2009/12/13)

Interior Minister: Iran, Pakistan to Finalize Security Deal Soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- The security deal between Iran and Pakistan is likely to be finalized within the next one or two weeks, Iranian interior minister announced on Sunday. ( 12:58:01 - 2009/12/13)

Iran Urges Regional Approach for Solving Problems
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki underlined that the best decision for solving the existing problems in the region is taking a regional approach. ( 12:26:15 - 2009/12/13)

Iran Announces Readiness for N. Fuel Swap in Kish Island
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki announced on Saturday that Iran is ready to swap 400 kilograms of its low enriched uranium with higher enriched fuel in Kish Island, south of Iran. ( 19:08:26 - 2009/12/12)

Kuwaiti Official Underlines Iran's Regional Importance
TEHRAN (FNA)- Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Muhammad al-Salim al-Sabah on Saturday underlined Iran's significant role in the region. ( 19:08:20 - 2009/12/12)

Iran Elected as UNIDO Board of Directors for 4 Years
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran was elected for a four year period as a member of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) board of directors. ( 19:08:17 - 2009/12/12)

Nekounam Pledges to Stay in Osasuna
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Osasuna midfielder Javad Nekounam pledged to stay in the Spanish club, and stressed that he is going to be the best player in Osasuna's history. ( 19:02:41 - 2009/12/12)

Quake Hits Southern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale jolted the town of Khanj in Fars province, southern Iran, on Saturday. ( 18:50:06 - 2009/12/12)

Androgen Deprivation Therapy Ups Risk for Heart Disease, Diabetes
TEHRAN (FNA)- Men of all ages treated for prostate cancer with androgen deprivation therapy, specifically with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH), have an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, findings of a new study revealed. ( 18:36:23 - 2009/12/12)

Iran Blasts Big Powers' Unilateralism
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Saturday lambasted big powers' unilateralism, and called for change in the world's management system. ( 17:52:47 - 2009/12/12)

Interior Minister Hails Leader's Role in Foiling Enemies' Plots
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar lauded the significant role played by Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in defusing enemies' plots against the country. ( 17:29:26 - 2009/12/12)

Iranian FM: No Military Solution to Conflict in Yemen
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki called for a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict in Yemen, and dismissed use of military force as means of restoring peace in the Middle Eastern country. ( 17:04:59 - 2009/12/12)