Iran Broadcasts Missile Launch On State Television -- The Telegraph
Iran has test fired a surface-to-surface missile, according to the country’s defence minister.
Ahmad Vahidi’s announcement comes a day before Iran is scheduled to launch its Russian-built first nuclear power plant in the southern port city of Bushehr.
Television images showed the sand coloured Qiam (Rising) blasting into the air from a desert terrain, amid chants of “Allahu Akbar” (God is greatest).
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel to UN: Lebanon Gaza-bound ship is unnecessary provocation.
Iran to join nuclear power club as Russia starts reactor under UN's watch.
No rejoicing in Iraq as U.S. combat mission ends.
Al Qaeda claims responsibility for attack in Iraq.
Israeli-Palestinian peace talks expected to resume in September. Israelis and Palestinians to resume talks, officials say.
New restrictions provoke unusually strong wave of criticism among Jordanians.
Iran's supreme leader: No negotiations with US.
ASIA
Floods expose civilian-military divide in Pakistan.
Foreigners boost insurgency in east Afghanistan.
Report: Russia leases sub, trains Indian navy crew.
Taiwan approves historic trade deal with China.
Australian election set to be closest in 50 years.
AFRICA
Congolese army arrests 2 over Indian UN slayings.
In South Africa, strike reportedly erupts into chaos.
How did al-Shabab emerge from the chaos of Somalia?
Guinea-Bissau 'ashamed of incompetent reputation'.
Benin MPs want president impeached over fraud scandal.
EUROPE
Russian base in Armenia to stay through 2044.
French Roma deportations: dissent within Sarkozy's party.
Russian base in Armenia to stay through 2044.
Medvedev lifts emergency status in three Russian regions affected by wildfires.
Greek budget cuts are enough to meet deficit target, risks remain, EU says.
AMERICAS
Police arrested in northern Mexico mayor's killing.
Bolivia declares emergency over forest fires.
Scientists say Gulf oil to linger, Obama's estimates rosy.
Doubts about Wyclef Jean's eligibility for Haiti president surface. Wyclef Jean reportedly excluded from list of Haiti presidential candidates.
Colombia court rules against U.S. military agreement.
Mexico under siege: Business heads plead as drug gangs terrorize wealthy city.
Arizona fugitive and fiancee arrested at campsite.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Viktor Bout, 'Merchant of Death' arms dealer, faces US terrorism charges.
Pakistan: Lack of terror convictions hurts fight.
UK warns Libya over Lockerbie bomber anniversary.
Somalia's al-Shabab: A global or local movement?
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. figures on government spending and debt.
As California budget deadlock drags, state set to pay steep price.
BP settlements may shield top defendants: report.
Germany's economy 'to grow by 3%'.
Canadian economic growth 'slows' amid drop in housing.
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