Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jun. 15 – Up to a million people took part in anti-government rallies in Tehran and other major cities on Monday, protesting the re-appointment of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad following a presidential election contest which they believe was rigged.
Photo: Iran security forces kill anti-government protestors
Photo: Iran security forces kill anti-government protestors
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jun. 15 – Up to a million people took part in anti-government rallies in Tehran and other major cities on Monday, protesting the re-appointment of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad following a presidential election contest which they believe was rigged.
AP photographer: 1 dead as militia fire on rally
AP: Gunmen have fired on opposition protesters at a massive march over alleged election fraud, killing at least one person.
International protests over Iran election crackdown
AFP: Europe on Monday led protests over Iran's post-election crackdown on the opposition, warning against more violence and casting doubt on President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory.
Merkel says signs of irregularities in Iran vote
Reuters: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday there were signs of irregularities in Iran's presidential election and urged a transparent examination of the results.
ElBaradei prods Iran not to ignore Obama overture
Reuters: The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief urged Iran Monday to meet a U.S. offer of unconditional talks with goodwill gestures including giving inspectors easier access to monitor its atomic program.
Miliband slams ‘state violence’ in Iran
AFP: The Iranian government crackdown on post-election opposition protests "seems to be state violence against its own people," Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Monday.
Iran in spotlight at IAEA meet
AFP: Iran's nuclear programme was in the spotlight of a meeting of the UN atomic watchdog here Monday, following the country's disputed presidential election.
US says concerned about post-poll situation in Iran
Reuters: The United States is concerned about the post-election situation in Iran, where a presidential election won by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sparked protests by the opposition who says it was rigged, the White House said on Monday.
Iran election protester details encounter with riot police, militiamen
Los Angeles Times: Anousheh's hazel eyes burned from the smoke. She caught her breath. Up the boulevard, amid the hazy din, the riot police were beating people with batons and threatening others. Screams erupted, as young men and women ran for cover.
