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Iran, Tatarstan explore ways to boost cultural, religious ties

Iran, Tatarstan explore ways to boost cultural, religious ties

Yunesi, heading a high-ranking delegation, met on Friday with Tatarstan Parliament Speaker Ferit Mukhametshin, Mufti of Tatarstan Kamil Samigullin and the former president of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev. During the meeting with Mukhametshin, president advisor stressed on the importance of mutual understanding and developing bilateral cooperation especially in ethnics and minorities …

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Saudi fishing boat seized off Bushehr coast

Saudi fishing boat seized off Bushehr coast

“On board, there were four Indian fishermen who crossed into Iran’s waters,” manager of Bushehr Province Fishery Office Public relations said.They were arrested and submitted to the judiciary authorities of Bushehr Province, he added.The event is not uncommon in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, due to lack of …

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UNESCO recognizes Iran efforts in preserving historical sites

UNESCO recognizes Iran efforts in preserving historical sites

“The World Heritage Committee appreciated Iran’s comprehensive report on protection measures it has taken for the two historical sites by issuing a statement in the 41st annual session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee conference,” Deputy for Cultural Heritage Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Mohammad Hassan Talebian said on …

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US big ‘No’ to Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty

US big ‘No’ to Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty

“Negotiations on a treaty purporting to ban nuclear weapons concluded in New York on July 7. The United States did not participate in these negotiations and will not support the treaty,” said Heather Nauert, the US State Department spokesperson.The US possesses the largest nuclear arsenal in the world with the …

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Zionists making Jewish museum in al-Khalil, snubbing UNESCO

Zionists making Jewish museum in al-Khalil, snubbing UNESCO

According to Reuters, calling the resolution “another delusional UNESCO decision”, the Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced “a $ 1m cut to Israel’s payments to the UN and said the money would be diverted to establish a Jewish heritage museum” in al-Khalil, where a few hundred Zionists live under heavy …

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Iranian female chess player wins west Asian champs

Iranian female chess player wins west Asian champs

Also in men’s section, Iranian grand master Amir Reza Pour Ramezanali with 7 points ranked first and he also snatched the permit to participate in World Chess Championship. After receiving 6.5 points, Iranian male player Aryan Gholami ranked second in male section.The West Asian Chess Championships, held with attendance of …

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Eastern Syrian town in Homs liberated

Eastern Syrian town in Homs liberated

The government armed forces clearing the eastern parts of the Homs Governorate retook the town Jabab Hamad from Daesh, Syrian Ministery of Defense said on Saturday.The town is 12 km to the south of Umm al-Tababir region.In the Syrian forces’ operation, a number of terrorists were killed and wounded.Daesh position …

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Iranian, German carmakers to jointly produce cars

Iranian, German carmakers to jointly produce cars

Talking to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Saturday, Mohsen Salehi-Nia Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade for Industries Affairs said the preliminary measures have been taken to launch the joint production line for the new car.Salehi-Nia added that no agreement has been inked so far regarding the issue, …

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AFC qualifies Iranian football elite as star

AFC qualifies Iranian football elite as star

“The 2018 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers kicks off in under a fortnight, and Asia’s young elite will be taking centre stage, hoping to help their nations to glory,” AFC reports.“With 40 teams, from West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, ASEAN and East Asia, there are some superbly talented young players …

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Iran all set to talk with Turkey’s thinkers

Iran all set to talk with Turkey’s thinkers

“Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Center for International Research and Education is willing to accept Turkish thinkers and their attendance in Iranian scientific sessions with the goal of deepening and developing bilateral and regional ties,” said Kazem Sajjadpour, Head of the Center for International Research and Education and President of …

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