Compiled by: Majid Noorian IRAN MOVES THREE PLACES UP IN FIFA RANKINGS Iran moved three places up in the latest FIFA rankings released on Wednesday. In the world rankings, Iran moved up to 50th with 576 points. However, the Persians have stayed at fourth place among the Asian teams. Japan leads the rankings among the Asian teams with 924 points followed by Australia (882) and South Korea (749). Spain returned to the top of the rankings only one month after being knocked by the Netherlands from the first place. Five-time world champion Brazil (7th, 1132 points) has fallen to an 18-year low. tehrantimes.com September, 22 2011   S. AFRICA THEATRICAL GROUP TO OBSERVE IRAN DAY South African theatrical group ‘Hill Brow’ will observe Iran Day in Johannesburg. According to a report by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, the group which participated in the 14th Puppet Show Festival in Isfahan as a guest has announced its plan to hold Iran Day in their country. It will also organize an exhibition on handicrafts of Isfahan. Photos taken from the picturesque city will also go on display. www.irna.ir September, 22 2011   TEHRAN, MOSCOW, ANKARA TO WORK IN POWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION Energy Minister Majid Namjou announced that the country has worked out agreements with Russia and Turkey to build joint power plants for power export to other countries. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "At present, we have reached an agreement with the two countries with investment and technical capabilities to build joint power plants to export the generated electricity to the neighboring or other countries," Namjou said. He continued saying that the Iranian and Turkish sides agreed to build a power plant in Iran so that Ankara can import the generated electricity or transfer it to a third country. irannewsdaily.com September, 22 2011   RELEASED US NATIONALS ARRIVE IN OMAN The two US nationals convicted of illegal entry and espionage in Iran have reportedly landed in Oman's capital, Muscat after being released on bail. Shane Michael Bauer and Joshua Felix Fattal, both 29, flew to the Persian Gulf state in an aircraft from Oman's Royal Air Force late on Wednesday. According to AFP, they arrived at Muscat's Royal airport -- the private airfield of Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said -- shortly after they departed from Tehran's Mehrabad Airport. Fattal's father told the news agency: "They are healthy, happy and strong." Earlier on Wednesday, Branch 36 of Tehran's Appeals Court agreed to commute the detention sentences of the two to release on a total bail of USD 1,000,000. english.irib.ir September, 22 2011   JAMARAN DESTROYER TO BE EQUIPPED WITH RADAR SYSTEM Iran’s Navy announced on Wednesday that the Jamaran, the first destroyer designed and manufactured by Iranian experts, will be equipped with an advanced radar system in the near future. The warship can carry helicopters and is equipped with torpedoes. It is 94 meters long and weighs over 1,500 tons. The destroyer is capable of engaging in surface, air, and undersea warfare. www.mehrnews.com September, 22 2011