Iranian VP Calls for Stronger Trade Ties with Iraq's Kurdistan Region
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi on Monday stressed the necessity for facilitated trade ties between Iran and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region in a move to boost the value of trade exchanges between the two sides. ( 21:07:54 - 2012/11/12)

Larijani Stresses Iran's Opposition to Extremism
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with the prime minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (KRG) here in Tehran on Monday reiterated the Islamic Republic's strong opposition to extremism, specially in the region. ( 20:17:37 - 2012/11/12)

Iran, Armenia Sign Agreement on Extradition of Criminals
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Armenia signed two agreements on extradition of criminals and judicial assistance on Monday. ( 20:08:34 - 2012/11/12)

Iranian Parliamentary Delegation to Visit Turkey Next Week
TEHRAN (FNA)- A high-ranking Iranian parliamentary delegation will travel to Ankara next week to discuss expansion of bilateral and parliamentary ties with Turkish officials. ( 19:49:07 - 2012/11/12)

Commander Blames NATO for Increased Drug Production in Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of the anti-narcotics squad of Iran's Law Enforcement Police General Ali Moayyedi blamed the NATO forces for increased drug plantation, production and trafficking in Afghanistan. ( 19:39:51 - 2012/11/12)

Al Qaeda Terrorists Deployed along Turkey-Syria Border
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tens of al-Qaeda terrorists have been deployed along the Turkish border with Syria in a region in the vicinity of the city of Aleppo, a bastion of armed rebels and terrorist groups fighting the Damascus government, dispatches said on Monday. ( 19:36:22 - 2012/11/12)

Report: UK Top Generals Reject Cameron's Plan to Send Troops to Syria
TEHRAN (FNA)- The British media on Monday reported feud between Prime Minister David Cameron and army commanders over military intervention in Syria. ( 19:24:38 - 2012/11/12)

Turkish Politician: Ankara's Wrong Diplomacy on Syria Unacceptable
TEHRAN (FNA)- Ankara has adopted wrong and unacceptable policies on Damascus, a senior Turkish politician said, and urged his country to cooperate with Tehran to help bring tranquility back to Syria and prevent the West's increasing meddling with Syria's domestics affairs. ( 19:21:22 - 2012/11/12)

Qatari Emir Stresses Expansion of Ties with Tehran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani underlined his country's resolve to further bolster relations with Iran in all fields, and said the two countries can take "effective steps" on regional matters based on common views. ( 18:51:16 - 2012/11/12)

Spain Parties Tackle Eviction Reform after Suicides
TEHRAN (FNA)- Spain's top parties will tackle eviction law reform on Monday after a homeowner's suicide provoked public fury and accusations that politicians and banks are complicit in de facto "murder". ( 18:48:26 - 2012/11/12)

Congress to Probe into Petraeus Scandal, Suspecting Cover-up Plot
TEHRAN (FNA)- The timing of the CIA director's scandal has caused the Congress to wonder if it was a political cover-up to help Obama's campaign as David Petraeus revealed his affair almost immediately after the election, even though the FBI may have discovered it months ago. ( 18:40:41 - 2012/11/12)

Senior Politician: Egypt Not Purged of Former Regime Officials Yet
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Egyptian politician expressed regret that part of the corrupt officials of Hosni Mubarak's regime are still in power, and asked the Cairo government to double its efforts to materialize the goals of the January 25 revolution. ( 17:43:22 - 2012/11/12)

Turkish Communications Minister Due in Tehran Tonight
TEHRAN (FNA)- Turkish Minister of Transport, Seafaring and Communications Binali Yildirim will arrive in Tehran Monday night to take part in the first meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) communication and information technology ministers. ( 17:38:02 - 2012/11/12)

Activist Calls for Trial of Saudi Interior Minister for Torturing Protestors
TEHRAN (FNA)- A prominent Saudi human rights activist called for the trial of the country's Interior Minister, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, in an international tribunal for crimes against humanity, including torturing protestors imprisoned in Saudi dungeons. ( 17:31:52 - 2012/11/12)