Buddha statues confiscated from Iranian shops February 17, 2013 - 17:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Iranian newspaper is reporting that government authorities are confiscating Buddha statues from shops in Tehran to stop the promotion of Buddhism in the country, AP said. Sunday February 17 report by the independent Arman daily quotes Saeed Jaberi Ansari, an official for the protection of Iran's cultural heritage, as saying that authorities will not permit a specific belief to be promoted through such statues. Ansari called the Buddha statues symbols of "cultural invasion." He did not elaborate on how many have been confiscated so far, but said more would be seized from shops. Iran has long fought against items, such as Barbie dolls and Simpsons cartoon characters, to defuse Western influence, but this appears to be the first time that Iranian authorities are showing an opposition to symbols from the East. Partner news  Top stories Nuland, a career foreign service officer who was until recently State's top spokesperson, was expected to be nominated the post. Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament. Bağış said Istanbul’s unique status as a “peaceful coexistence of all cultures and religions” makes it a vital player in the EU. The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said.   Partner news |  Latest news "Gangnam Style" singer Psy teases new album for summer  Psy has already released six studio albums in South Korea, but his upcoming collection will serve as his first global release.Metallica say “have enough songs for new album” The band blamed their hectic schedule which includes working on a 3D movie and their Orion Music and More festival.Armavia’s debt to Zvartnots airport estimated at $5,5 mln Dwelling on Armenian government’s lawsuit against the airline company, Andranik Shkhyan said the airport is ready to join the initiative."The Godfather" director Coppola to work on another Italian American saga The screenplay is described as "a coming-of-age story that focuses on a boy and girl in their late teens." |
