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Iran president sworn in

Published:Wednesday | August 5, 2009 | 6:13 PM

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been sworn in for a second term as Iran\'s president, after weeks of post-election unrest.



In an address after the ceremony, he criticised foreign powers who have cast doubt on the validity of the election, saying Iran would resist them.



Opposition supporters protesting outside parliament were reportedly met by hundreds of riot police.



Germany, France, Britain and the US have all said they will not be sending letters of congratulation to Mr Ahmadinejad.



At least 30 people died during the street protests, which followed the June 12 poll.



Mr Ahmadinejad now has two weeks to form a government that must then be approved by parliament.