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Pontotoc, Miss., died June 8 as a result of a non-hostile vehicle accident in Asr Uranium, Iraq.
Gulf War II 2005
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SabziwÄrÄ«, who also wrote mystical poetry under the pen-name AsrÄr (Secrets), brought about a rapprochement among many different strands of mystical philosophy and considered asceticism to be a central part of living a philosophical life.
Mysticism in Arabic and Islamic Philosophy Aminrazavi, Mehdi 2009
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They skipped the stairs of our apartment building three to one, my little sister and I running behind them, to go dance in Valli Asr Avenue, the focal point of all demonstrations in Tehran, then and now.
Egyptian Revolution Stirs Raw Emotions in Iran Farnaz Fassihi 2011
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A contact who was at the hotel last night witnessed security forces keeping reporters from leaving the hotel and witnessing scenes of unrest nearby on Vali-Asr avenue.
Iran Election Live-Blogging (Sunday June 14) The Huffington Post News Team 2009
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Tribuneh Azad also published several photos where Ahmadinejad and Mousavi supporters celebrated their own favorite candidate's victory in the debate in Vali Asr Street in Tehran.
Global Voices in English » Iran: Bloggers react to fiery presidential debate 2009
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In Tehran about 15,000 people congregated along the capital's famous Vali Asr Avenue, historically the scene of opposition protests, on late Sunday afternoon, quietly marching up and down the sidewalk, witnesses said.
Iranian Protesters Mark '09 Election Farnaz Fassihi 2011
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According to a phone call to London from Saeed Kamali Dehghan, who is at the rally in Vali e Asr Square: "Tens of thousands of people have now gathered outside the IRIB, the headquarters of the state broadcasters."
Iran Election Live-Blogging (Tuesday June 16) The Huffington Post News Team 2009
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From the Washington Post: In addition, members of a the group Ansar-e Hezbollah, known for its attacks on people who criticize Iran's supreme leader, announced plans for a motorcycle parade Thursday on Tehran's main thoroughfare, Vali-e Asr Street, to promote calm in Iranian society, the semi-official state Fars news agency reported.
Iran Election Live-Blogging (Thursday June 18) The Huffington Post News Team 2009
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"According to the source, there will be a rally tomorrow for Mousvi tomorrow at 5 pm in Vali Asr Sq. and there will be a national strike by all of Mousavi's supporters."
Iran Election Live-Blogging (Monday June 15) The Huffington Post News Team 2009
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Just as often, it seems, we've been seeing messages like this, from TehranBureau. com: There are rumors of a protest at Vali-Asr today at 12: 30pm.
Iran Election Live-Blogging (Sunday June 14) The Huffington Post News Team 2009
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