World & Nation
A Clinton White House official asked the CIA in 1995 to provide intelligence on several U.S. citizens despite a presidential order banning the agency from distributing such information, according to CIA documents and U.S. intelligence sources.
Dec. 19, 1997
Under cover of darkness, the family of three escaped -- mainly by camel -- through the rugged terrain of northern Iran to Pakistan.
July 16, 2005
A 15-year-old Bahai boy was recently beaten and stoned to death in eastern Iran by a group of Shia Muslims encouraged by religious authorities, Robert Henderson, secretary of the National Bahai Assembly of the U.S., said in Wilmette, Ill.
May 14, 1986
Music
The climactic event of Sunday’s daylong Nowruz celebration of the Persian New Year at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art will be a headlining performance by Iranian rock band Kiosk, which has staked out a career with music that examines and often criticizes the political and religious policies of its native country.
March 20, 2015
The West German government said Tuesday that an Iranian diplomat suspected of trying to arrange for the shipment of chemicals used in making poison gas has already left West Germany.
June 28, 1989
Mideast: The growing military ties between the U.S. and Qatar as the threat of war looms bring advantages for both sides.
Oct. 7, 2002
California
From a rookie state assemblyman to a billboard icon, an army of advocates for the breakup of Los Angeles took form on Friday, as 121 candidates met the filing deadline to run for office in a proposed San Fernando Valley city, and 21 filed in Hollywood.
Aug. 10, 2002
Iran’s Ahmadinejad says Israel faces ‘doomed end’
Jan. 16, 2009
Thousands fall through the cracks and get little help as traditional support systems fray.
April 22, 2007
Election: Secession bid gets nod for Nov. 5 vote. Also, two more may run for Valley mayor.
July 27, 2002