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Iran turns WHA member

Iran turns WHA member

Alavian said on Thursday that the WHA had admitted Iran Hepatitis Network as Iran’s official representative to the Association on March 15, 2017.He said Iran will have a vote in the WHA decision makings in the future and will take part in its sessions. He added that Iran has over …

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Sanctions major obstacle in way of women’s empowerment: Envoy

Sanctions major obstacle in way of women’s empowerment: Envoy

Khoshru made the remarks on Saturday in the 61st UN Commission on the Status of Women.Noting that sanctions are manifestations of unjust policies followed by certain states, the Iranian envoy said that embargos tend to seriously damage women’s economic empowerment.Khoshru also referred to a historical prohibition faced by women to …

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Iran a big trade opportunity for Italy

Iran a big trade opportunity for Italy

According to Lecconotizie website, the Apilecco told a seminar, held in Lecco, north of Italy, on Big Opportunities of Trade in Post-JCPOA era that Iran’s Gross National Production reaches $ 1600 billion and its annual growth index equals 6.6 percent. “Iranian society is stable and democratic, lying on a tranquil …

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4.3-magnitude quake hits Fars Province

4.3-magnitude quake hits Fars Province

The Seismographic Network of Tehran University’s Geophysics Institute said the quake, occurring at 03:32 hours local time (00:02 GMT) on Friday, was sensible 17 kms from Kenar-Takhte, 18 kms from Khesht and 18 kms from Kazeroun in Fars Province.The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was determined to be …

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Majlis speaker urges regional cooperation in Norouz message

Majlis speaker urges regional cooperation in Norouz message

In his congratulation messages to his counterparts in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Kirgizstan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Turkey and Uzbekistan, Larijani seized the happy moment to urge Iran’s neighbors to promote cooperation among themselves to address regional challenges. “The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes any kind of cooperation …

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Bright future awaiting Iran economy: CBI chief

Bright future awaiting Iran economy: CBI chief

Promising signals are emerging in the perspective of Iran’s economy, Seif said through a post on his Telegram channel on Friday.Pointing to the single-digit rate of inflation in the current Iranian calendar year that will end on March 20, 2017, Seif underlined that the event has occurred in the country …

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President Rouhani congratulates Ireland’s National Day

President Rouhani congratulates Ireland’s National Day

The Iranian president in his message prayed God for health and prosperity of the Irish president and people.In Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day, 17 March, is the equivalent of a national day and has been a public holiday for many years.St Patrick's Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is observed as national holiday …

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Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team ranks 3rd at world cup

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team ranks 3rd at world cup

The 2017 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup opened in Abadan on Thursday morning and ended on Friday.Eight top world wrestling teams, namely Iran, Russia, Turkey, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Germany, Ukraine and Azerbaijan, had participated in the tournament.Iran pitted against Russia, Kazakhstan and Germany in Group B.Iran beat Turkey 7-1 on Friday and …

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Iran, Azerbaijan discuss expanding ties

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss expanding ties

In the meeting on Friday, Aliyev referred to his meetings with Iranian top ranking officials during recent trip to Tehran and underlined pursuing and execution of agreements inked during the trip.He also congratulated Iranian people and government on Norouz, which marks beginning of traditional Iranian new year.Elsewhere in his remarks, …

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National will on promulgation of patience, forgiveness

National will on promulgation of patience, forgiveness

The concept of patience is also underlined in Islam. Some believe that the essence of Shiite Islam boils down to patience, where the believers are all awaiting the reappearance of the Twelfth Shiite Imam. Verses of the Holy Quran (Muslims Divine Book) underline peace and reconciliation as one of God’s …

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