US lifts key high-tech sanctions against Iran
The US has lifted a ban on sales of communications equipment to Iranians, and opened access to internet services and social media, in what it said was a bid to help Iranians avoid government controls...
View ArticleComplete transcript: Assad on Lebanese Al-Manar TV
Interview Given by President al-Assad to Lebanese Al-Manar TV May 30, 2013 http://sana.sy/eng/21/2013/05/30/485037.htm DAMASCUS, (SANA)-President Bashar al-Assad gave an interview to al-Manar TV...
View ArticleThunderbird Energy Reports Year Ended January 31, 2013 Filings
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – May 31, 2013) - Thunderbird Energy Corp. (TSX VENTURE:TBD) (the “Company”) today announced the completion of the evaluation of its Gordon Creek, Utah natural...
View ArticleQusayr rebels face ferocious assault
Government forces together with fighters from the Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah are continuing their assault on Qusayr amid growing concerns for thousands of civilians feared to be trapped inside the...
View ArticleIran holds presidential debate on economy
The eight candidates in Iran’s presidential election have discussed the country’s economic problems in the first of three such events organised by state television ahead of the June 14 election. The...
View ArticleAlvopetro Inc. Announces Private Placement
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – May 31, 2013) – THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR...
View ArticleStetson Announces Appointment of New CFO
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 31, 2013) - Stetson Oil Gas Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SSN) reports the appointment of Mr. Paul Bozoki as the Chief Financial Officer of the company. Mr. Bozoki is a...
View ArticleIran presidential candidate’s staff arrested
Supporters of a leading candidate in this month’s presidential election in Iran have been arrested in Tehran, an aide to the candidate has said. Hassan Rouhani was speaking to young followers during a...
View ArticleSyria rebels clash with Hezbollah in Lebanon
At least one member of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has been killed overnight in clashes with Syrian rebels in Lebanon’s eastern border region. Lebanese security sources reported the death on Sunday,...
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