Bahrain Stresses Implementation of Energy Agreements with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Bahraini Minister of Oil and Gas Affairs Abdul-Hussain bin Ali Mirza in a meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underlined his country's resolve to implement all bilateral agreements in the field of energy. ( 16:38:36 - 2010/09/02)

Iranian Armed Forces Urge Massive Turnout in Quds Day Rallies
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Armed Forces' Headquarters in a statement called on all Iranians to participate in the Quds Day rallies in different cities to announce their support for the Palestinian people against the occupying Zionist regime. ( 16:27:55 - 2010/09/02)

Iranian Media Call for United Nations' Attention to Palestinians
TEHRAN (FNA)- A number of Iranian state and private news agencies in a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon condemned the crimes and conspiracies of the Zionist regime against the oppressed Palestinian people, and called for the world body's further attention to the Palestinians' rights. ( 16:18:55 - 2010/09/02)

Iranian VP Felicitates Vietnam on National Day
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi on Thursday extended his congratulations to the Vietnamese government and nation on the country's national day. ( 15:23:24 - 2010/09/02)

Iran Waiting for Vienna Group's Response
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that it is still waiting for the Vienna Group (the US, Russia, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency) to offer a date and venue for the talks on nuclear fuel swap between the two sides. ( 15:18:00 - 2010/09/02)

Ahmadinejad: European Companies Harmed by Sanctions against Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The International and unilateral sanctions against Iran will have no result but inflicting damage on the European companies, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said, describing boycotts against Tehran as useless. ( 15:10:49 - 2010/09/02)

Iran, China Trade Exchanges Stand at $8.6bln in 3 Months
TEHRAN (FNA)- The volume of trade exchanges between Iran and China reached $8.6bln in the first three months of the Iranian year (beginning on March 21). ( 14:53:49 - 2010/09/02)

Senior Lawmaker Blasts Talks between Israel, Palestinian Authority
TEHRAN (FNA)- The upcoming direct talks between the Palestinian Authority and the Zionist regime are a plot by the US and Israel against the Palestinian people and will bear no fruit, a senior Iranian lawmaker said. ( 14:39:18 - 2010/09/02)

Intelligence Minister Lauds Iranian Nation's Vigilance against Enemy Plots
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi appreciated the Iranian people for their vigilance against the plots and conspiracies hatched by the enemies against the country, and underlined the necessity for nationwide preparedness to confront the threats posed by certain states. ( 14:09:30 - 2010/09/02)

Russia Views Sanctions against Iran as Ineffective
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russia dismissed the effectiveness of sanctions against Iran, stressing that a systemic solution is needed to settle Tehran's standoff with the West over the country's nuclear program. ( 13:48:36 - 2010/09/02)

Quake Hits Central Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale jolted the town of Behabad in Yazd province, central Iran, on Thursday morning. ( 13:22:10 - 2010/09/02)

Carbon Nanotubes Accelerate Removal of Dye Pollutant from Water
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers succeeded in removing 93.8% of dye pollutant substances from polluted water by using carbon nanotubes and visible light. ( 13:01:47 - 2010/09/02)

New Pump Created for Microneedle Drug-Delivery Patch
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists developed a new type of pump for drug-delivery patches that might use arrays of "microneedles" to deliver a wider range of medications than now possible with conventional patches. ( 12:36:31 - 2010/09/02)

New Study Shows Increased Risk of Death in Men with Insomnia
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed an elevated risk of death in men with a complaint of chronic insomnia and an objectively measured short sleep duration. ( 12:24:13 - 2010/09/02)