SF News – The Hiriko Fold electric car is a new design for economy cars somewhat smaller that the smart car. But this vehicle can actually shrink and fold to fit one third of a parking space for a normal car.
Iran’s Child Prisoners
Stop Fundamentalism – There are at least seven infants aging less than 2 years old, sharing their mothers’ prison sentence at the women’s ward of Semnan prison, reported the Iranian Human Rights Activists News Agency today.
Iran Arrests At Least 50 Christians During Holiday Season
Stop Fundamentalism – A group of 50 Iranian newly converted Christians including Pastor Vervier Avanessian, 60, were arrested on December 27 last year during a Christmas religious ceremony in a house north of Tehran, said a statement by the Iranian opposition today.
France – Giant Contract to Build a Giant Ship
SF News – A one billion Euro contract has been granted to STX of France for building of the largest recreational passenger boat (of Titanic type) ever. The boat will look like a floating city which would accommodate 6000 passengers along with over 2000 personnel.
Iran’s First Woman Minister Sacked by Ahmadinejad
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad removed his Health Minister from her post, today. The minister was Iran’s first female minister since the Islamic Republic was founded by Ayatollah Khomeini over 30 years ago.
China’s New High-speed Train Travels at 275 Km per Hour
SF News – A new high-speed train is in operation in China, reports the German Der Spiegel. The train will travel at about 275 kilometers per hour connecting Beijing to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
Iran Condemns Removal of MEK from Canada’s Black List
AFP – Iran on Monday slammed Canada for removing an exiled Iranian opposition group from its blacklist of terror groups, accusing it of violating its global commitments and adopting a “dangerous” move.
Baghdad Blamed for Death of Former Camp Ashraf Resident
AP, BAGHDAD – An Iranian exile group representing residents of a refugee camp outside Baghdad alleged Monday that one of its members has died after Iraqi authorities prevented him from being hospitalized last month.
Iranian Opposition, MEK, Removed From Canada’s Black List
Stop Fundamentalism – Iranian opposition, the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization, MeK, has one more reason to celebrate at the 2012 year-end. Following the United States’ September removal of MeK’s name from its designated foreign terrorist organizations list, the government of Canada announced today that it has also removed the organization from its black list.
President Jalal Talabani in Stable Condition: Iraqi Official
Stop Fundamentalism – Iraqi Foreign Minister, Hoshyar Zebari, denied today any news about Iraqi President Jalal Talabani’s death, after a suffered stroke last night, says Al-Arabyia news agency.
