Yazdan Isfahani, 10, wins UK nationwide schools poetry competition

Yazdan Isfahani, 10, takes a deep breath and in a loud, clear voice, belts out the verse that led him to victory. “Macavity’s a Mystery Cat: he’s called the Hidden Paw — for he’s the master criminal who can defy the law. He’s the bafflement . . .” Read more ...

Crashed Iranian airliner was made by Russia

An Iranian airliner that crashed Wednesday, killing all 168 passengers and crew, plunged into the ground and disintegrated on impact, according to a security official. Read more ...

Iran’s population will be above 87 million in 16 years: UN

The United Nations has predicted that Iran’s population will rise to over 87 million in the next 16 years. Read more ...

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When I'm Cleaning Windows

The problem with building glass skyscrapers? Someone's got to clean them. We strapped ourselves into a cradle, with a bucket and cloth and got washing. Read more ...

Girl, 2, becomes member of Mensa

A two-year-old girl from Hampshire has become the youngest ever female member of British Mensa. Read more ...

Baghdad blast kills Iraq leader

The head of Iraq's US-appointed Governing Council has been killed in a car bomb blast near the headquarters of the US-led coalition in Baghdad. Read more ...