Iranian president and clown-of-the-century nominee Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made his sober annual sojourn to speak at the United Nations today. In previous years, half the delegates have walked out after Ahmadinejad railed against Jews, America, and rational thinking—but things were truly different exactly the same this year. Ahmadinejad gave his usual dumb speech filled with anti-Semitic conspiratorial BS, and delegates from the U.S., France, Germany, the United Kingdom and nearly a dozen other countries all walked out in disgust. You can watch his entire "argle-bargle" speech at the bottom, if you so wish. more ›

A group of Columbia University students better brush up on their 9/11 conspiracy theories, because they may be dining with Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad soon. According to the Columbia Spectator, Columbia International Relations Council and Association "members are invited to a private, Sept. 21 dinner in Midtown with the man whom University President Lee Bollinger introduced as “a petty and cruel dictator” when he spoke on campus in 2007." more ›

Pro-vegetarian author, reality TV contestant and PETA Vice President Bruce Friedrich was scheduled to duke it out tonight with Columbia's Parliamentary Debate team over the question "Is Eating Meat Ethical?" Peta2, PETA's youth division has held these debates at colleges all over the country, from the University of Texas (wonder how that went?) to Harvard and Princeton. However, PETA tells us that that Columbia abruptly cancelled the event without explanation. Dunh dunh DUNH! more ›

Considering how much time he spends restricting the rights of his people and alleging that 9/11 was a giant Western conspiracy, we'd be surprised to learn that Iranian president and clown-of-the-century nominee Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has any time for something like sports. But it turns out that Ahmadinejad has a huge thing for soccer—so much so, that one US diplomat dubbed him "The George Steinbrenner of Iran." more ›

We'll say this for Iranian President and clown-of-the-decade nominee Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: he puts his money where his big fat mouth is. After he gave his annual please-pay-attention-to-me speech at the General Assembly last month, he called on the U.N. to form a committee to get to the bottom of 9/11. When the liberal elites of that fascist organization ignored him in their typically smug fashion, he was undeterred. He borrowed a page from fellow rebel Inspector Clouseau, and formed a ragtag posse of independent truth-seekers to investigate 9/11 themselves. (You can see a video of his "eureka" moment below) more ›

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad might be wearing out his 9/11-was-a-government-conspiracy shtick a bit, but not for a lack of some serious, inappropriate rhetorical questioning. After making his annual "don't-take-me-seriously" speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, he held a press conference yesterday calling on the U.N. to form a committee to get to the bottom of 9/11 once and for all: "Don't you feel that the time has come to have a fact finding committee?" more ›

Yesterday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made his annual controversial speech at the United Nations General Assembly. This year, he said there was a theory "that some segments within the US government orchestrated the attack to reverse the declining American economy, and its grips on the Middle East, in order to save the Zionist regime." more ›

Ah, it's that time of the year when kids are back in school, days become darker earlier, and traffic is a complete mess on the East Side of Manhattan—yes, it's United Nations General Assembly time. With leaders from around the world in town to talk about global goals (or just arouse controversy), there's a heightened police presence and many street closures (see below). Also, if you're anywhere near Dag Hammarskjold Plaza—or a hotel where a world leader is staying...or most anywhere else—expect to see many protests. more ›

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad just can't stay away from the Big Apple. After a big splash in May, when Chuck Schumer accused him of lying about his nuclear ambitions, the controversial leader touched down in New York today for the 65th United Nations General Assembly session. And on NBC's "Today" earlier this week, he cleared up some misconceptions about Iran. more ›

In advance of his September visit to New York, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is warming up the hometown crowd with his insightful opinions on the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. If you were in NYC, Washington D.C., Shanksville, PA, or anyone else in the country that day, or are capable of the most basic cognitive skills, you know that thousands of people died after two airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center. Or did they? Let the Iranian president explain: more ›

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will be in NYC next month for the UN General Assembly meeting, which means the protest planning is well under way. The Post reports that one group, United Against Nuclear Iran, is upset that the Hilton Manhattan East is accepting "blood money" from Ahmadinejad and the Iranian delegation. Its president, a former homeland security official, Mike Wallace, sent letters to Hilton management saying, "The Hilton's short-term profit from hosting the Iranian delegation is far outweighed by the grave implications of supporting a terrorist state that is illegally developing nuclear weapons." During Mahmoud's UN speech last September, there were walkouts inside and protests outside. more ›

Iranian leader President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad deflected questions and generally acted like a pain during an interview with George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning, America" today. When asked as to whether rumors that Osama bin Laden is living in Tehran are true, he responded, "Your question is laughable," and ranted about the United States' invasion of Afghanistan. Stephanopolous pressed Ahmadinejad about his indirect answer, to which he responded, "These words don't have legal value. Our position towards Afghanistan and against terrorism is quite clear...You are giving news which is very strange. I heard that Osama Bin Laden is in Washington, D.C." more ›

Leaders at the United Nations' Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference yesterday attempted to send a message to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: We're happy to spread nuclear technology, starting with your "peaceful" neighbors. Given Iran's continued refusal to curtail their nuclear program, President Obama said in a statement that the U.S. "will work to ensure that nations that abide by their obligations can access peaceful nuclear energy." more ›

You may have noticed a few more cops in the area if you live and work in Manhattan, and you have Saturday's bomb scare and Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to thank for that. The NYPD has planned to flood the island with officers in case of any more dangers, but also to keep up appearances. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says the influx, especially in midtown, will "increase that comfort level [by] adding uniformed patrol," and let tourists walk Times Square without fear. (In the outer boroughs, it's basically Warriors.) more ›

So, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will be speaking at today's United Nations Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) added his voice to a chorus of disapproval. While outside the UN yesterday, Schumer said, "This is the height of hypocrisy. My message to Mr. Ahmadinejad is to come clean on your nuclear ambitions or go home... To sort of give him a pass and let him join the family of nations while his country is building a nuclear weapon is outrageous." Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who will be speaking at the conference a few hours after Ahmadinejad, described Iran's record of violating the NPT as "absolutely indisputable." more ›

Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will be in town to address the United Nations' Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference tomorrow. Ahmadinejad said before departing Iran that the NPD had failed, "The biggest threat to the world today is the production and stockpiling of nuclear weapons... Unfortunately the [International Atomic Energy Agency] in the past 40 years has not been successful in its mission. We have no disarmament or nonproliferation and some countries have even procured the nuclear bomb during this period." more ›

Oh, that Mahmoud Ahmadenijad! The provocative, disbelieving Iranian leader is back in the news for some remarks he made to the Iranian Intelligence Ministry, calling the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center a "complicated intelligence scenario and act." more ›

Tonight is Diane Sawyer's first night at the anchor of ABC's World News Tonight—and she's offering an exclusive interview with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. more ›

A nonprofit organization accused of serving as a "front for the Iranian government" donated $100,000 to Columbia University just months before Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made a controversial appearance at the school. more ›

Shocking claim from British newspaper the Daily Telegraph: Iranian leader (and Holocaust denier) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is Jewish! more ›

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu produced evidence for the Holocaust on the floor of the UN General Assembly yesterday, in an attempt to put down once and for all the Iranian election-stealer's declaration that the whole thing is based on "a lie and a mythical claim." The Post's front page today shows Netanyahu holding the actual minutes from the German government meeting that planned out the "final solution." He also showed the Assembly plans from Auschwitz, and said of Ahmadinejad, "Have you no shame? Have you no decency?" more ›

Yesterday, Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad took to the United Nations General Assembly stage—and got the U.S., French, British, Canadian and other delegations to walk out when he referred to Israel in his speech: "It is no longer acceptable that a small minority would dominate the politics, economy and culture of major parts of the world by its complicated networks, and establish a new form of slavery, and harm the reputation of other nations, even European nations and the US, to attain its racist ambitions." more ›

In spite of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's warning that opposition leaders would pay for any "bloodshed and chaos" from protests over the Iranian presidential elections, thousands of protesters, supporting opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi who disputes his loss to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, took to the streets in Teheran. (Khamenei has endorsed Ahmadinejad as winner of the election, with 63% of the vote.) Witnesses tell the AP that militia used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters. The NY Times reports, that so far, "the Obama administration has fended off pressure from both parties to respond more forcefully... But if Iranian authorities carry out their latest threat of a more sweeping crackdown, the White House would reconsider its carefully calibrated tone." Today, there is a gathering to protest the elections today at 2 p.m. outside the U.N. more ›

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared his re-election "real and free" and compared the violent protests that broke out after his victory to "passions after a football match." While his opponent, Mir Hossein Moussavi, claimed ballot irregularities, noting how polls showed he was leading over incumbent Ahmadinejad, Ahmadinejad said of the unhappy reactions, "It doesn't matter. Some people are sentimental and become excited...Their team has not won in the match." He also blocked access to web sites and text messaging. In Europe, hundreds of protesters gathered at the Hague in the Netherlands to dispute the results (the EU said it was "concerned about alleged irregularities") and NY1 reports that dozens of Iranians in the city, who were allowed to vote in the election at polling centers in Manhattan and Queens, protested outside the consulate yesterday. One said, "Many people went and voted in Iran for a change, and the results of our votes are not being respected in an unprecedented way in Iran." more ›

Today's anti-Iran rally, which was to have included politicians but then didn't, attracted thousands of protesters, according to the Jerusalem Post. They gathered across from the United Nations, where the United Nations General Assembly is kicking off; Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is speaking there tomorrow. more ›

It would have been the first time Senator Hillary Clinton and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin appeared together (for real, not for funny). But once Clinton learned that Palin would be attending the same rally at the U.N., organized by a number of Jewish groups to, per Newsday, "show U.S. opposition to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad," Clinton decided she rather not go. more ›

...for being totally rude! It's actually not the kind of #1 ranking Bollinger would prefer, as it's for Time's Top 10 Awkward Moments of 2007 list. As Bwog points out, Bollinger deftly bypasses "David Hasselhoff, David Vitter, Rosie, Paris, Miss Teen South Carolina, Caroline Giuliani, and (wait for it) BRITNEY SPEARS" for his introduction of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad last September, calling him a "petty and cruel dictator." Ahmadinejad earns the #2 spot on Time's... more ›

Saturday night viewers of NBC didn't get a new episode of Saturday Night Live, but 150 audience members at the UCB Theater did! Live and un-aired, the show was to help raise money for crew members affected by the strike. Amy Poehler, who organized the event, made this statement:"The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater is a second home to a lot of these performers and writers. We are doing this to raise spirits, raise awareness, and... more ›

investigation by the Hate Crimes Task Force. more ›

This week, Phillyist saw the waters of a landmark fountain run red for a Showtime marketing stunt, the Phils pull ahead, and some serious nostalgia. They also got a chance to review an awesome tribute album, reminded folks to see the King, and appreciated their beautiful skyline. more ›