Iranian Farmer Finds Antiques in Fars
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian farmer cultivating his lands found antiques- big jars and columns of a fortress in Kazeroun in the southern province of Fars. ( 12:35:23 - 2009/12/08)

Analyst: No Military Solution Envisaged for Afghanistan's Problem
TEHRAN (FNA)- Afghanistan's problems cannot be solved through military solutions, an Afghan analyst said on Monday, referring to a US and NATO offensive on the southern province of Helmand in Afghanistan on Friday. ( 18:53:39 - 2009/12/07)

Iranian Football Clubs Facing Tough Rivals in AFC Champions League
TEHRAN (FNA)- The four Iranian football teams present in the 2010 AFC Champions League - namely Esteqlal, Zobe Ahan, Sepahan and Mes of Kerman - found out on Monday that they have tough matches ahead. ( 18:53:29 - 2009/12/07)

Child Paintings by Iranian Artist Displayed in Paris
TEHRAN (FNA)- Child paintings by the late Iranian artist, Davoud Emdadian, went on display at an exhibition in France. ( 18:39:53 - 2009/12/07)

Commander Warns of Enemies' Soft War against Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian Army commander here on Monday warned of a new wave of soft war against the Islamic Republic, saying that enemies have now targeted the self-confidence of the Iranian nation. ( 18:03:03 - 2009/12/07)

Afghan MP: Bin Laden Hiding in Pakistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- The al-Qaeda's number one, Osama Bin Laden, is hiding in the Chitral District of Pakistan while the Pakistani authorities are well aware of the issue, an Afghan legislator claimed on Monday. ( 18:00:53 - 2009/12/07)

Uzbek Trade Delegation Visits Industries in Central Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Uzbek trade delegation, comprising 13 commerce, trade and industrial officials, visited different industrial complexes in the central province of Qom on Monday. ( 17:24:11 - 2009/12/07)

First Cargo of Swine Flu Vaccine Arrives in Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian officials announced on Monday that they have received the first cargo of swine flu vaccine from France, noting that the cargo would go under tests in the country's laboratories before any mass-vaccination starts. ( 17:15:33 - 2009/12/07)

UNIDO Starts Meeting in Vienna
TEHRAN (FNA)- The 13th meeting of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) began its work in Vienna, Austria on Monday under the chairmanship of Iran's Permanent Representative to International Organizations Ali Asqar Soltaniyeh. ( 17:07:26 - 2009/12/07)

Hakim Warns against Foreign Interference in Iraq's Elections
TEHRAN (FNA)- The interference of foreign countries in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iraq does not serve the interests of the Iraqi nation, Political Adviser of the head of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council (SIIC) Mohsen al-Hakim said Monday. ( 16:57:17 - 2009/12/07)

Lebanese Envoy Hails Iran's Role in Settling Regional Problems
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran contributes an important role in solving problems of the region, Lebanese Ambassador to Tehran Zain al-Mousavi said on Monday. ( 16:50:30 - 2009/12/07)

Police Seize 500kg of Drugs in Southeastern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian anti-drug police force seized 500kg of narcotics from a drug trafficking band in the southeastern province of Kerman, killing one of the drug-traffickers and arresting another one. ( 16:48:22 - 2009/12/07)

Syrian PM: Tehran, Damascus to Continue Relations Forever
TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji al-Otari stressed that despite enemies' efforts to sow discord between Tehran and Damascus, both countries are determined to continue their relations forever. ( 16:41:00 - 2009/12/07)

Iran to Drill Caspian Sea for Oil Soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is to start exploration drillings in the Caspian Sea by the end of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2010), an official at Khazar Exploration and Production Co. (KEPCO) said. ( 16:29:18 - 2009/12/07)