Mass-Production of Nano-Based Automobile Parts in Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) showcased nanotechnology applications in the auto industry as well as nano-based automobile parts which are being mass-produced in Iran at the 7th International Auto Parts Exhibition in Tehran. ( 13:44:10 - 2012/12/12)

MP: Chemical Attack by Rebels Much More Possible than by Syrian Gov't
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior member of the Iranian parliament said that based on developments during the last 21 months of crisis in Syria, the terrorist groups are much more eager to use chemical weapons than the Syrian army. ( 13:43:21 - 2012/12/12)

Oil Ministry: Iran Not to Support Iraqi, Saudi Candidates for OPEC Presidency
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran will support neither Iraqi nor Saudi candidates in the upcoming Secretary General election of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Iranian Oil Ministry Spokesman Ali Reza Nikzad Rahbar said. ( 13:42:25 - 2012/12/12)

Minister: West's Colonial Policies Main Obstacle to Countries' Development
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Minister of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare Abdulreza Sheikholeslami lashed out at the West for its colonial policies against other countries, reiterating that these hegemonic policies hinder the development and progress of other nations. ( 13:40:21 - 2012/12/12)

Venezuela President's Cancer Surgery 'Successful'
TEHRAN (FNA)- Surgeons in Cuba have successfully operated on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to remove cancerous tissue, said his Vice-President Nicolas Maduro. ( 13:39:19 - 2012/12/12)

Monti in Talks to Run for Italian PM
TEHRAN (FNA)- Mario Monti is in talks with centrist groups urging him to stand in Italy's elections early next year it emerged on Monday as pressure mounted on the technocrat prime minister from the financial markets, fellow European leaders and the Church to stay in politics to safeguard his reforms. ( 13:36:04 - 2012/12/12)

Bahrain Reduces Sentence for Human Rights Activist
TEHRAN (FNA)- A Bahrain appeals court reduced the prison sentence of prominent human rights activist Nabeel Rajab from three years to two after human rights groups from across the globe increased pressures on Manama to release him. ( 13:33:21 - 2012/12/12)

Anti-Union Law Ignites Mass Protests in Michigan
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Michigan governor signed into law controversial anti-union legislation. ( 13:32:39 - 2012/12/12)

Gaza Launches M75 Missile Perfume with 'Scent of Victory'
TEHRAN (FNA)- A cosmetic company in Gaza has launched M75, a new perfume named after a long-range missile used by Palestinian combatants to target Jerusalem and Tel Aviv during Israel's recent Operation Pillar of Cloud. ( 13:26:20 - 2012/12/12)

Gunman, 2 Others Killed in US Oregon Mall Shooting
TEHRAN (FNA)- Three people, including the gunman, were killed and another seriously injured in a mall shooting in the US state of Oregon. ( 13:24:37 - 2012/12/12)

Typhoon Bopha Costs $342mln in Damage to Philippines
TEHRAN (FNA)- Damages to the Philippines brought by Typhoon Bopha (local name: Pablo) reached 14 billion pesos (341. 96 million US dollars), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. ( 13:23:58 - 2012/12/12)

North Korea Successfully Launch Long-Range Rocket
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said Wednesday it successfully fired off a long-range rocket mounted with a satellite, defying expectations that technical problems might delay or even call off the mission that has drawn international attention. ( 13:22:53 - 2012/12/12)

Hamas Sees Relations with Iran as "Strategic"
TEHRAN (FNA)- Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) lauded the support provided by the Islamic states, Iran in particular, for the Palestinian resistance groups during the 8-day Israeli war on Gaza, and described its ties with Tehran as strategic. ( 11:45:34 - 2012/12/12)

Iran to Grant 'Great Prophet' Prize to Muslim Scientists
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran announced that it plans to award 'Great Prophet' science and technology prizes to selected science works in the Muslim world. ( 11:12:48 - 2012/12/12)