"We have the capability to hoist Iran's flag in different regions from the North Pole to the South Pole," Sayyari said.

Khoren Gasparian, 29, acknowledged to Chief U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood his role in a fraud scheme.

The German automaker confirmed the action and said it found a "manufacturing defect" in the oil pump through its quality checks.

President Hugo Chavez called it an agreement to begin exploiting both gold and copper deposits at the mine.

The measures include bans on female and male enrollment in specific academic fields in many universities.

The witness, an independent journalist who asked to remain anonymous, said rebel fighters were attacking a military base.

Abbas consulted with Turkey on the content of its request and about when would be the best time to press for a vote.

Ecuador has granted Julian Assange diplomatic asylum, but Britain has vowed to arrest him if he leaves the embassy.

Lukashenko explained that the combat jets in service with the Belarusian air force have become obsolete and worn out.