Persian Realm

BBC PARKAR DEBATE: Why Persian Gulf? Why Not!

Moderator Dariush Karimi Panalists: Reza Ghasemi (former Diplomat under the Shah), Kamran Matin (historian), Ahmad Zarinabad and Ali Bidgoli >>>

BEHOLD A PALE HORSE: Spanish Communist & democracy leader Santiago Carrillo dies age 97

The former leader of Spain's Communist Party, Santiago Carrillo has died in Madrid at the age of 97. He played a key role in 1975 during the transition to democracy>>>

Jordan King’s endorsement of controversial media law hints to slow pace of reform

Jordan's King Abdullah has endorsed a new media law which critics say will stifle freedom of expression online. >>>

OSCAR-BOUND: Joaquin Phoenix & Phillip Seymour Hoffman in Scientology inspired «The Master»

The Master is set in the early 1950s, amid America’s search for a deeper sense of happiness and purpose in the aftermath of the Second World War>>>

OSCAR-BOUND? First Look at Steven Spielberg’s Bio Epic «Lincoln»

First Look at Steven Spielberg’s Bio Epic on the 16th US president with an all star cast led by Daniel Day Lewis in the title role>>>

MIDNIGHT’s CHILDREN: Deepa Mehta’s adaptation of Salman Rushdie novel @ Toronto Festival

Banned in India, Deepa Mehta's long-awaited adaptation of Sir Salman Rushdie's Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight's Children, has evoked mixed critical reactions>>>

RED LINE: Touring 'Muslim' Asia Kate & William Angered at «Topless» Photos in French Press

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are hugely saddened by a magazine which published topless photos of Kate, a royal spokesman says.>>>

CROWN OF THORNS: Pope calls ‘grave sin’ weapon imports into Syria as he visits Lebanon

Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Lebanon with a peace message, saluting the Arab Spring and calling for an end to the conflict in neighbouring Syria>>>

RHINO SEASON: Press Conference @ Toronto International Film Festival 2012

Monica Bellucci, Behrouz Vossoughi, Bahman Ghobadi, Roxana Saberi and the cast of Rhino Season walked the carpet of the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival>>>

SPECTER OF PARTITION: Spain's debt crisis fuels Catalan independence fervour

Leaders of the northern Catalonia region of Spain are using the nation's financial troubles to bolster support for its continued calls for economic independence from Madrid>>>

A MIGHTY HEART: Angelina Jolie in Jordan to help Syrian refugees

Actress Angelina Jolie has called for an end to the violence in Syria after meeting refugees in Jordan's Zaatari camp. >>>

Niall Ferguson on dangers of historical ignorance @ The Cambridge Union Society

Renowned and distinguished historian specialising in financial and economic history, Niall Ferguson's teachings>>>

ESCAPE FROM TEHRAN: Argo Cast’s Press Conference @ Toronto Film Festival 2012

Ben Affleck and the cast of Argo were on the red carpet for the Toronto Film Festival 2012. The film premier’s as Canada severes ties with Iran >>>

LOOKING FOR RICHARD : Is Richard The Third Buried In A Car Park ?

Richard III may have expected to rest in a lavish royal tomb similar to predecessor Edward III but instead may well have ended up beneath tyres and tarmac in a council car park>>>

RHINOS SEASON: Bahman Ghobadi’s Film Premiere’s @ Toronto Film Festival

Bahman Ghobadi's newest film, starring cult Iranian icon Behrouz Vossoughi, Monica Bellucci, to be Screened Toronto Film Festival's 'Special Presentations'. Sept 12th, 2012>>>