Envoy Rejects Reports on Transfer of Explosives from Iran to Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran's Ambassador to Kabul Fada Hossein Maleki categorically denied media reports on the transfer of several tons of explosives from Iran to Afghanistan. ( 16:30:01 - 2010/10/08)

Mild Quake Jolts Western Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- An earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale hit an area near the town of Mehran in Ilam province, Western Iran, on Friday. ( 15:45:38 - 2010/10/08)

Neuroscience Research May Help Patients Recover from Brain Injury
TEHRAN (FNA)- New neuroscience research may hold the potential of helping people who have lost their ability to remember due to brain injury or disease. ( 15:32:30 - 2010/10/08)

Researchers Discover Novel Protein Critical for Cellular Proliferation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers identified a novel protein that is highly conserved in higher eukaryotes, and showed that in human cells, this protein binds to heterochromatic structures which are important to cell division and chromosome maintenance. ( 15:20:54 - 2010/10/08)

Terrorists Target Police Forces, Civilians in Western Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Unknown gunmen attacked a police patrol vehicle and civilians in Sanandaj, the provincial capital city of Iran's western province of Kurdistan, and shot dead four police forces and one civilian. ( 13:58:54 - 2010/10/08)

Brazil Defeats Iran 3-0 in Friendly Match
TEHRAN (FNA)- Brazilian national soccer team cruised to a 3-0 victory over Iran in an international friendly match held in Abu Dhabi last night. ( 13:29:00 - 2010/10/08)

Omani FM Underlines Consolidation of Relations with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdallah underscored Masqat's determination to strengthen ties and cooperation with Iran in various fields. ( 16:34:08 - 2010/10/07)

Iranian Deputy FM Hails Constructive Cooperation with Ankara
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular and Parliamentary Affairs Hassan Qashqavi reiterated that Tehran and Ankara enjoy excellent and constructive cooperation in all fields, and called for the further expansion of ties between the two neighbors. ( 16:33:56 - 2010/10/07)

Egypt Heralds Resumption of Flights with Iran as Development of Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Egyptian foreign ministry announced that the country views resumption of flights with Iran as a sign of development in the relations between the two countries. ( 15:54:34 - 2010/10/07)

Minister: Iran Ready to Share Experiences with Lebanon in Various Fields
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran is resolved to offer its expertise and assistance in a variety of fields to Beirut in a bid to develop the Lebanese economy in different sectors, Lebanese Energy Minister Gebran Bassil said. ( 15:22:36 - 2010/10/07)

Ahmadinejad Praises Pope for Condemning Desecration of Holy Quran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a letter to Pope Benedict XVI appreciated him for condemning the recent sacrilege of the holy Quran in the US. ( 15:07:26 - 2010/10/07)

Turkey Keen to Further Expand All-Out Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Turkish Interior Minister Besir Atalay in a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashqavi underlined his country's willingness to further develop relations with Iran in all fields. ( 14:58:18 - 2010/10/07)

782 Iranian, Foreign Companies Attending Industry Exhibit in Tehran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Some 782 Iranian and foreign companies are participating in the 10th International Industry Exhibition which kicked off work in Tehran on Wednesday. ( 14:45:49 - 2010/10/07)

Minister: Iran Increases Cotton Imports by 50%
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran has increased cotton imports by 50% in the first five months of the current Iranian year (started on March 20) compared with the same period last year, Iranian Agriculture Minister Sadeq Khalilian announced. ( 14:17:26 - 2010/10/07)