Ahmadinejad rally counters opposition protests

14/06/09 19:21 CET

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As his opponents mass on the streets, supporters of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have turned out in even greater numbers to hear an election victory speech by the Iranian President.

Earlier he had told a news conference that Western media claims of election fraud were to blame for disturbances in Tehran. He also said that any country that dared to attack Iran would “deeply regret” such a move. Western concerns about Iran’s nuclear programme have fuelled speculation about a possible military strike by Israel or the US. But he also reaffirmed he would be open talks with America. Despite the unrest elsewhere in the capital, Ahmadinejad remains very popular with much of the people.More about: Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

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Mali: Rebel groups agree to creation of Islamic state

Two Rebel groups have agreed to merge and create an independent Islamic state in Northern Mali. After seizing Azawad – an area larger than France – two months ago, the groups had initially disagreed, with the secular Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA)…