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Iran Presidential Election (2009)

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    Jun 17, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  1. ANALYSIS-Change to come slowly after election of Iranian moderate

    Reuters
    * Hassan Rohani hails from conservative background * Close to supreme leader, better position to pursue change * Far-reaching reforms look unlikely By Marcus George DUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) - The victory of a moderate in Iran's presidential election...

    Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran, Wars and Interventions, Religion and Belief

    2. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Iran's next president called 'diplomat sheik' by supporters

    TEHRAN — A week ago, many observers viewed Iran's presidential election as a horse-race among conservative hard-liners hostile to reform. Then came an unexpected surge in support for Hassan Rowhani, a soft-spoken, bespectacled and bearded cleric who is now improbably positioned to become the next president of the Islamic Republic.
    TEHRAN — A week ago, many observers viewed Iran's presidential election as a horse-race among conservative hard-liners hostile to reform. Then came an unexpected surge in support for Hassan Rowhani, a soft-spoken, bespectacled and bearded cleric who...

    Tags: Iran, Religion and Belief, Islam, Beirut (Lebanon), Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

    3. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Iranian expats in L.A. skeptical about Iran presidential election

    For decades, Iranian expatriates in Los Angeles have complained that their government back home is too conservative, too restrictive of its people and too combative with the rest of the world. Now, a centrist promising more freedoms at home and more...

    Tags: Elections, Iran, Radio Industry, Religion and Belief, Islam

    4. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  4. Moderate cleric Rohani leads early Iran election results

    Reuters
    DUBAI (Reuters) - Moderate cleric Hassan Rohani took a commanding lead ahead of conservative rivals in Iran's presidential election, according to initial results, but his tally appeared narrowly insufficient to avoid a second round run-off on June 21....

    Tags: Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Iran, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Mohsen Rezai

    5. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  5. Iran's new president hails "victory of moderation"

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    * Rohani calls his win triumph over "extremism" * Calls for a new tone in Iran's foreign relations * Jubilant crowds celebrate win in Iran's major cities By Zahra Hosseinian DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - Moderate cleric Hassan Rohani won Iran's...

    Tags: Elections, White House, Iran, Wars and Interventions, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf

    6. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Rowhani appears headed to landslide win in Iran elections

    TEHRAN — Hassan Rowhani, a cleric embraced by reformists and moderates as an alternative to the nation’s hard-line leadership,  appeared headed  toward a landslide victory Saturday in elections  to succeed Iranian President Mahmoud...

    Tags: Iran, Voting, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Crime, Law and Justice, Mohsen Rezai

    7. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Iran presidential election underway

    TEHRAN — Millions of Iranians headed to the polls early Friday to choose a new president in balloting that has taken on a competitive edge as a single moderate contender faces off against a splintered array of hard-line hopefuls.
    TEHRAN — Millions of Iranians headed to the polls early Friday to choose a new president in balloting that has taken on a competitive edge as a single moderate contender faces off against a splintered array of hard-line hopefuls. Friday's election...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Iraq War (2003-2011), Iran, Wars and Interventions, Religion and Belief

    8. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  8. Hardliners still split as Iran election campaign ends

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Campaigning in Iran's presidential election ended on Thursday, a day before the vote in which the sole moderate candidate has an outside chance of stealing victory from his hardline rivals.
    Reuters
    DUBAI (Reuters) - Campaigning in Iran's presidential election ended on Thursday, a day before the vote in which the sole moderate candidate has an outside chance of stealing victory from his hardline rivals. Hardliners have failed to agree on a unity...

    Tags: Media Industry, U.S. Elections, Iran, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Religion and Belief

    9. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  9. RPT-Moderate cleric carries hopes of reformists in Iran vote

    Reuters
    (Repeats story moved on June 12 with no changes to text) * Rohani endorsed by ex-president Khatami's reformists * Former nuclear negotiator needs big turnout to win * Hardliners rap him for being "soft" in talks with West By Marcus George DUBAI, June...

    Tags: U.S. Military, Wars and Interventions, Iran, Iraq, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

    10. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Reuters
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    11. Jun 7, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  11. Election candidates clash over Iran's foreign policy direction

    Reuters
    * Hardliners say past cooperation with US undermined Iran * Moderate Rohani says talks helped forestall US attacks By Zahra Hosseinian DUBAI, June 7 (Reuters) - Iran's presidential election candidates clashed over foreign policy in their last televised...

    Tags: Media Industry, Elections, Iran, Religion and Belief, Islam

    12. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Obama announces new sanctions on Iran

    WASHINGTON — President Obama announced new economic sanctions on Iran on Monday in a bid to raise pressure on conservative hard-liners who have vowed not to compromise with the West over Tehran's nuclear development program.
    WASHINGTON — President Obama announced new economic sanctions on Iran on Monday in a bid to raise pressure on conservative hard-liners who have vowed not to compromise with the West over Tehran's nuclear development program. Obama, who has faced...

    Tags: Washington, DC, Iran, Wireless Technology, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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