Thousands on both sides of disputed election rally again in streets of Iran’s capitalTEHRAN, Iran — Thousands of pro-reform protesters marched Tuesday in a second straight day of large street demonstrations in the Iranian capital, defying the government after the clerical regime said it would recount some disputed ballots from the presidential election. Thousands rally to support Iranian regime as Guardian Council agrees to limited vote recountTEHRAN, Iran — Thousands of people waving Iranian flags and pictures of the country’s supreme leader massed Tuesday at a rally organized by the clerical regime in an apparent attempt to reclaim the streets hours after saying it would recount some disputed presidential ballots. Thousands rally to support regime in Tehran as Guardian Council agrees to limited vote recountTEHRAN, Iran — Thousands of people waving Iranian flags and pictures of the supreme leader massed Tuesday at a rally organized by Iran’s clerical regime in an apparent attempt to reclaim the streets hours after saying it would recount disputed presidential ballots. Iran bars journalists for foreign media from firsthand reporting on the streetsCAIRO — Iranian authorities are restricting all journalists working for foreign media from firsthand reporting on the streets. Iran’s Guardian Council agrees to limited ballot recount in disputed electionsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Islamic leadership is prepared to conduct a limited recount of disputed presidential elections, a spokesman said Tuesday, as thousands of people took to the streets to show support for the regime and authorities cracked down on independent media. Iranian state radio: 7 people killed in clashes Monday night after Tehran opposition protestTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state radio reported Tuesday that clashes in the Iranian capital the previous day left seven people dead during an “unauthorized gathering” at a mass rally over alleged election fraud — the first official confirmation of deaths linked to the wave of protests and street battles after disputed elections in last week. Man killed in Iran as protesters denounce President Ahmadinejad’s claim to victory in electionTEHRAN, Iran — In a massive outpouring reminiscent of the Islamic Revolution three decades ago, hundreds of thousands of Iranians streamed through the capital Monday, and the fist-waving protesters denounced President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s claim to victory in a disputed election. Cries of defiance, anguish as huge opposition march in Tehran ends in gunfire; 1 killedTEHRAN, Iran — In a massive outpouring reminiscent of the Islamic Revolution three decades ago, hundreds of thousands of Iranians streamed through the capital Monday, and the fist-waving protesters denounced President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s claim to victory in a disputed election. Protester fatally shot after huge rally in Tehran to press vote fraud claims defies crackdownTEHRAN, Iran — Gunfire from a pro-government militia killed one man and wounded several others Monday after hundreds of thousands of chanting opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad marched in central Tehran to support their pro-reform leader in his first public appearance since disputed elections. AP photographer sees militia fire at pro-reform crowds after massive march, 1 deadTEHRAN, Iran — Gunmen have fired on opposition protesters at a massive march over alleged election fraud, killing at least one person. Huge rally in Tehran to press election fraud claims in bold defiance of crackdownTEHRAN, Iran — Hundreds of thousands of opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defied an Interior Ministry ban Monday and streamed into central Tehran to cheer their pro-reform leader in his first public appearance since elections that he alleges were marred by fraud. Gunfire from a compound used by pro-government militia killed one demonstrator. Tens of thousands march through center of Tehran to protest Ahmadinejad’s re-electionTEHRAN, Iran — Tens of thousands of supporters of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi are streaming through the center of Tehran in a boisterous protest against election results that declared President Mamoud Ahmadinejad the winner. Iran’s supreme leader orders investigation into election fraud allegationsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader ordered Monday an investigation into allegations of election fraud, marking a stunning turnaround by the country’s most powerful figure and offering hope to opposition forces who have waged street clashes to protest the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Iranian reformists vow to hold Tehran march despite ban by authoritiesTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian authorities banned anti-government protesters from staging a planned rally on Monday, but a top aide to opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi vowed his followers would heed his call for a march through Tehran. Ahmadinejad protesters expand fight in streets, shout opposition from Tehran’s rooftopsTEHRAN, Iran — Protesters battled police over Iran’s disputed election and shouted their opposition from the rooftops Sunday, but President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed the unrest as little more than “passions after a soccer match” and drew his own huge rally of support. Ahmadinejad brushes off violence over Iran election dispute, challenger wants vote canceledTEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Ahmadinejad dismisses violent protests over Iran’s disputed election as ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Ahmadinejad’s pro-reform challenger calls on Iranian authorities to cancel disputed electionTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s main challenger is calling on authorities to cancel Friday’s presidential election, saying it is the only way to restore public trust. Protesters open 2nd day of clashes in Tehran; Ahmadinejad calls unrest ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities. Anti-riot police lashed back and the regime blocked Internet sites used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Protests over Iran election dispute erupt for 2nd day; Ahmadinejad say unrest ‘not important’TEHRAN, Iran — Protesters set fires and smashed store windows Sunday in a second day of violence as groups challenging President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election tried to keep pressure on authorities that have responded with anti-riot squads and blackouts of Web networks used to rally the pro-reform campaign. Iranian president says election was ‘real and free’ despite violent protestTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday his re-election was “real and free” and cannot be questioned — despite accusations of mass voter fraud. Tehran in turmoil: Anger over election fraud claims boils over into violenceTEHRAN, Iran — Opponents of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clashed with police in the heart of Iran’s capital Saturday, pelting them with rocks and setting fires in the worst unrest in Tehran in a decade. They accused the hard-line president of using fraud to steal election victory from his reformist rival. Cell phone service appears to have been cut in Tehran, Iran’s capital, after disputed electionCell phone service down after disputed Iran vote TEHRAN, Iran — Cell phone service appears to have been cut in Iran’s capital after a disputed election that the government said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won. Clashes erupt in Iran after government claims Ahmadinejad wins disputed electionTEHRAN, Iran — Supporters of the main election challenger to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clashed with police and set up barricades of burning tires Saturday as authorities claimed the hard-line president was re-elected in a landslide. The rival candidate said the vote was tainted by widespread fraud and his followers responded with the most serious unrest in the capital in a decade. Iranian police clash with opposition supporters in Tehran as president declared winnerTEHRAN, Iran — Supporters of the main election challenger to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clashed with police and set up barricades of burning tires Saturday as authorities declared the hard-line president was re-elected in a landslide. Opponents responded with the most serious unrest in the capital in a decade and charges that the result was the work of a “dictatorship.” Iranian government says incumbent Ahmadinejad wins election with landslide 62.6 percentTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s government says incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is the winner of the election with a landslide 62.63 percent of the vote. Top opposition contender Mir Hossein Mousavi takes only 33.75 percent of vote in a result disputed by his supporters. Police in Tehran streets after disputed election results point to Ahmadinejad landslideTEHRAN, Iran — Anti-riot police guarded the offices overseeing Iran’s disputed elections Saturday with the count pointing to a landslide victory by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his opponent denouncing the results as “treason” and threatening a challenge. Police in Tehran streets after disputed results point to Ahmadinejad landslideTEHRAN, Iran — Anti-riot police guarded the offices overseeing Iran’s disputed elections Saturday with the count pointing to a landslide victory by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, while his opponent denounced the results as “treason” and threatened a challenge. Iranian opposition candidate condemns fraud in presidential elecitonsTEHRAN, Iran — The main Iranian opposition candidate has issued a strong condemnation of what he describes as “violations” in the Iranian presidential election. Iran’s state news agency says President Ahmadinejad has won the election, rival also claims winTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s interior ministry said Saturday President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad took a commanding lead with nearly 70 percent of all votes counted, but his pro-reform rival countered that he was the clear victor and warned of possible fraud in the election. |
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