Official: Iran to Hold 2 Permanent Exhibitions in Brazil
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iran-Brazil Friendship Society is planning to increase the mutual cooperation between Tehran and Brasilia through the two countries' private and state sectors, an Iranian official said, adding that Iran will set up two exhibitions in Brazil. ( 20:08:52 - 2012/12/12)

Official: Iran-Pakistan Sustainable Ties Outcome of Strategic Approach
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran and Islamabad have always attached importance to the improvement of their strategic cooperation, which has resulted in sustainable bilateral ties, an Iranian official said. ( 20:04:36 - 2012/12/12)

Envoy Lambastes Western Media Attempts to Sow Discord between Hamas, Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Hamas Representative in Tehran Khalid Qadoumi on Wednesday lashed out at certain western media for their attempts to harm Iran's strategic and brotherly relations with his resistance movement. ( 19:37:22 - 2012/12/12)

President: Plans Ready to Repel Enemy's Economic Pressures
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his government has extensive plans to defuse enemies' pressures and sanctions on the country's economy. ( 19:27:19 - 2012/12/12)

Syrian Army Kills Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Deir al-Zour, Makes Advances in Homs
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian army killed many al-Qaeda members in heavy clashes with terrorists in Eastern Deir al-Zour province, and made remarkable advancements in the Western Homs city on Wednesday. ( 19:22:04 - 2012/12/12)

Speakers: Sanctions Fail to Cripple Iran's Economy
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Wednesday categorically rejected the US claims that the western sanctions against Iran have crippled the country's economy. ( 19:20:32 - 2012/12/12)

Iran, Russia Stress Cooperation in Environment Protection
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization Mohammad Javad Mohammadizadeh and Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Sergei Donskoi discussed expansion of the two countries' cooperation in environmental fields. ( 19:19:38 - 2012/12/12)

Commander: Equations in Syria Not Changed by Recognition of Terrorists
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian military commander blasted Washington for recognizing the Syrian rebels and terrorists, and said the move cannot change the military equations in the Muslim country in the interest of the foreign states. ( 19:16:53 - 2012/12/12)

President: Iran to Lower Budget Dependence on Oil Revenues
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran plans to decrease the share of oil revenues in its next year state budget, the Iranian president announced on Wednesday. ( 18:58:41 - 2012/12/12)

FM Spokesman: Arrogant Powers' Equations Disturbed by Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehman-Parast on Wednesday praised Iran's potentials and success in thwarting enemies' plots, and reiterated that the country has managed to change the equations created by the western powers. ( 18:54:03 - 2012/12/12)

Iraq 'Qaeda' Inmate Attempts Prison Suicide Bombing
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Al-Qaeda inmate in a Baghdad prison detonated explosives in an attempted suicide bombing on Wednesday, wounding four people and badly injuring himself, security officials and a prisoner said. ( 18:50:44 - 2012/12/12)

ISAF Plane Crashes in South Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- An ISAF plane crashed early Wednesday in the Godar Barana area of the Nava district, in South Afghanistan's Helmend province. ( 18:48:48 - 2012/12/12)

US Cities Install Surveillance Bugs on Public Buses
TEHRAN (FNA)- At least eight US cities are installing sophisticated audio surveillance systems on public buses, while civil rights activists are expressing their deep concerns about the "shocking violation of privacy". ( 18:46:51 - 2012/12/12)

Iran's Judiciary Chief Slams US Recognition of Syrian Rebels
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani lashed out at Washington for recognizing the Syrian opposition, although he said rendering support to rebels is nothing new for the US as it has long been providing military and financial aid for terrorists in Syria. ( 18:10:59 - 2012/12/12)