Ahmadinejad UN 2008

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's addressed the 2008 session of the UN General Assembly in New York City on September 23. The controversial leader predicted the demise of "the American empire," the collapse of Israel (which he called "the Zionist regime") and stated Iran's commitment pursue "peaceful nuclear activities" unhindered by "bullying powers."Detroit Free Press: Ahmadinejad, at UN, criticizes 'bullying powers' (September 23, 2008)

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The Iranian President faced protesters accusing Iran of human rights violations, totalitarianism and hatred towards Israel.MarketWatch: Iranians Rally in NY Against Ahmadinejad (September 21, 2008) Ahmadinejad has denied that the Holocaust took place and has repeatedly either called for or forecast the end of Israel.Freep: Jewish community to rally against Iran leader today (September 22, 2008) Washington Post: Ahmadinejad: Destroy Israel, End Crisis (August 3, 2006)

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Why is Youtube banned in Turkey and when was the last time it wasn't? Why?(1 Answer)

A: The re-banning of Youtube in Turkey was for a similar reason as the first time. January 18, 2008 on Friday was when the second ban started. There's ...

How does Mahmoud Ahmadinejad keep winning elections? I thought the young Iranians wanted a more positive gov't.(1 Answer)

A: It might be the result of rigged elections. Ahmadinejad has the support of the religious clerics so they might have done something to make him the winner. Then ...

Does anyone else think the Iranian election may have been rigged?(1 Answer)

A: Considering how the "Supreme Leader of Iran," Ayatollah Khamenei, backed Ahmadinejad in 2005, I'm compelled to think it was rigged. News reports in advance of the election ...