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UNICEF: 300,000 children migrating solo

UNICEF: 300,000 children migrating solo

UNICEF said 170,000 of those children sought asylum in Europe in 2015-2016, many after making the treacherous trip across the Mediterranean Sea where hundreds of children are estimated to have drowned last year, AP reported.Nearly 92 percent of the boys and girls arriving by boat in Italy in 2016 and …

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China protests US over unilateral sanctions against Iran

China protests US over unilateral sanctions against Iran

Talking to reporters on Thursday, she described the decision which was made by the US Treasury Department as mistaken and wrong. The sanctions will never contribute to mutual trust, she said, asking the US to adopt respectful approach in dealing with the issue.Noting that her country complies with the internal …

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Statistics Center: Italy first EU trade partner of Iran

Statistics Center: Italy first EU trade partner of Iran

According to the EU Statistics Center, the volume of exchanges between Iran and Italy in the same period hit 1.2 billion euro, with 800 million euros pertaining to Iran's exports to Italy and 400 million euros to its imports from the country.Italy is the first trade partner of Iran with …

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France's new gov't committed to nuclear deal

France's new gov't committed to nuclear deal

In a meeting with Majlis (parliament) Speaker Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Wednesday, he expressed pleasure over current parliamentary ties and stressed the need for further efforts to promote all-out cooperation between the two countries.Referring to the election of new French president, the envoy further noted …

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Iran-Pakistan to hold 2nd round of FTA talks in July

Iran-Pakistan to hold 2nd round of FTA talks in July

The report quoting a senior official of Pakistan Ministry of Commerce said reviewing mutual trade list will be on the agenda of the talks for finalizing the agreement.He said a joint ministerial level meeting between the two countries was scheduled next month to hold preparatory discussions for the FTA.“We are …

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Presidential candidate presents quit letter to interior ministry

Presidential candidate presents quit letter to interior ministry

According to the law, any of the presidential candidates ,in case of withdrawing, must announce their will for quitting the campaign in the form of an official written letter either themselves or by their plenipotentiary representatives to the Ministry of the Interior.Jahangiri had publicly announced, releasing a statement on Tuesday, …

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