Iran: clause

Mondaymorning an Iranian military plane from the Islamic Revolution's Guard Corps (IRGC), carrying 32 passengers and six crewmembers, heading towards the southern Iranian city of Shiraz crashed at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran.

The plane, an Antonov-74 was heading for Shiraz. One of the engines caught fire during take-off. Two of the plane's passengers, were saved but suffered injuries and have been rushed to hospital.
The cause of the accident is still unknown.
The Iranian airfleet is known for bad maintenance.




FIFA temporarily lifted the ban on Iran, so the Iranian footballteam can take part in the Asia Games.
The FIFA extended the term for Iran to fullfill the FIFA's demands to 5 december.
Asian Games start on Friday.



After Iran paid a $400.000 fine, the international weightlifting federation agreed to review a doping ban on its athletes.
This summer, nine members of the Iranian national team tested positive for doping during their preparations for the 2006 international competitions in Dominican Republic.

By paying the fine, the Iranian weightlifting team will take part in the Asian Games




In Iran deathpenalty is in use. Also for child offenders.

Children are being hanged to death.
A child will be hanged to death.
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