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Iranian filmmaker wins Turkish film festival's special award

Iranian filmmaker wins Turkish film festival's special award

The closing ceremony of the international film festival on Sufism was held in Turkey's Kunia attended by filmmakers, directors and cinema fans from around the world at Mawlana cultureal center.Majid Majidi, the Iranian director and scriptwriter participated in the festival by two films 'The Willow Tree' and 'Children of Heaven', …

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UK PM: Ramadan represents value of peace

UK PM: Ramadan represents value of peace

'Ramadan represents the universal values of peace, reflection, devotion and charity. To all Muslims in the UK and across the world: Ramadan Kareem,' the Official channel for Prime Minister Theresa May's office wrote in its Twitter account.Earlier, First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon in a separate message said: 'Wishing #RamadanMubarak …

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Slovakia humanitarian aid to flood-stricken Iran arrives

Slovakia humanitarian aid to flood-stricken Iran arrives

The institute announced that it took delivery of the six-ton package which included 30 tents, 144 blankets, 10 sewage pumps, eight power generators as well as other items.Following heavy and unprecedented rainfall in the Iranian northern, western and southwestern provinces, Golestan, Khuzestan, Lorestan and Fars provinces sustained most damages.8072**2050Follow us …

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Iran's, Indian universities sign MoU

Iran's, Indian universities sign MoU

The cooperation document between Iran's Imam Reza (AS) International University and India's Manipal Academy of Higher Education was signed in a ceremony held in the presence of high-ranking officials from the two universities in the northeastern province of Khorasan-e Razavi.According to the MoU, the two Iranian and Indian universities will …

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Iran president praises Red Crescent staff

Iran president praises Red Crescent staff

In his message which was released on the occasion of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, President Rouhani praised Head of Iran Red Crescent Society Ali Asghar Peyvandi.Earlier, Peyvandi presented a report on the challenges that Iranian rescuers have so far dealt with like deadly earthquake in Kermanshah, Yasuj …

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University of Islamic Denominations, Al-Sham Uni sign MoU

University of Islamic Denominations, Al-Sham Uni sign MoU

The MoU was signed between University of Islamic Denominations Chancellor Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari and ASPU President Yasser Houriah on Sunday in Tehran. The MoU addresses mutual cooperation on exchange of students and professors, launching joint scientific magazine as well as organizing joint conferences. 9218**2050Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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Spillover of Kani Barazan Wetland after 10 years

Spillover of Kani Barazan Wetland after 10 years

Speaking to IRNA on Sunday, Farough Sokhanvar said that 16m cm capacity of the wetland is now full and its spillover water is now heading to Dash Khaneh, Faravan and Gerrus.Kani Barazan Wetland is an International mineral wetland with an area of 907 hectares which is regarded as Iranian bird …

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Convergence of Muslim World requires dialogue among elites

Convergence of Muslim World requires dialogue among elites

They also believe that just elites will be able to stop conflicts by highlighting common grounds. During the three-day conference which was held in Tehran University, participants underlined commonalties among Islamic countries. Secretary of the event Nader Nour Mohammad told the meeting that the scientific society of Muslims social thought …

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Konya Film Festival awards Iranian director Majidi

Konya Film Festival awards Iranian director Majidi

According to a report by Farabi Foundation, the Second Konya International Film Festival screened two films directed by Majidi.Addressing the ceremony, Secretary of the festival Abdulsettar Yarar hailed Majidi’s role in making cinematic works with humanitarian and moral messages and described Iran’s modern cinema as messenger of spirituality. This year, …

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Greek official hails int'l participation in Tehran Book Fair

Greek official hails int'l participation in Tehran Book Fair

'This year in my opinion the exhibition was better organized,' Katerina Balamoti said in an exclusive interview with IRNA, adding: 'The presence of the guests of honor was remarkable and I'm also impressed by the international participation of countries from Asia, Middle East and the neighboring countries.'Elaborating on the cultural …

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