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Suicide attack kills 14, injures 13 in Kabul diplomatic center

Suicide attack kills 14, injures 13 in Kabul diplomatic center

There were no reports on the identity of the bomber.Helicopters hover in the area for rescue and relief operations as ambulances and security officers are in the area for necessary assistance.Local officials have not yet confirmed the suicide attack.The local health officials have put the number of the dead at …

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Gov't to overcome likely sanctions using past experience

Gov't to overcome likely sanctions using past experience

Addressing his weekly press briefing, Nobakht said, 'Government is at work to take a series of influential measures in that connection; of course, we should be watchful of other side in the process; the case will be treated per guidelines offered to the Minister of Interior.'He said despite windfall of …

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Two intl' drug bands dismantled in Kerman

Two intl' drug bands dismantled in Kerman

In the operations, more than two tons of drugs, including opium and hashish, as well as four attack rifles were confiscated and four persons arrested.Five vehicles with two fake number plates were also confiscated.1391**2050Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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President Rouhani congratulates Turkey's Republic Day

President Rouhani congratulates Turkey's Republic Day

He wished expansion of mutual cooperation between the two countries under firm intension of senior officials and common understanding in world and regional developments.According to a report by Presidential Office's website, President Rouhani underlined in his message friendly ties between the two countries is based upon good neighborly ties, old …

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Sanctions not affecting Iran missile program: Cmdr

Sanctions not affecting Iran missile program: Cmdr

'The Iranian missiles are among the most sophisticated in the world, and in many cases, they are capable of hitting their targets with precision,' Major General Mohammad Baqeri said at a ceremony held on the sidelines of a police and border guard exhibition in the Iranian northwestern city of Orumiyeh.Stressing …

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Iran to build 2 nuclear power plants with Russian help: AEOI Chief

Iran to build 2 nuclear power plants with Russian help: AEOI Chief

Ali Akbar Salehi hoped that the first unit will finish in seven years, and the second unit will finish in two years after the first one (i.e. nine years from now). Implementation of Iran nuclear deal also known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has paved the way for …

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Iran wheelchair basketball team runner-up at Asia Oceania Champs

Iran wheelchair basketball team runner-up at Asia Oceania Champs

During the final match, Iran was overpowered by Australia 80-54 and stood second. Iranian team had defeated Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and Thailand to advance the quarter finals.In the quarter finals match, Iran hit China and went to the semi-final stage.During the semi-final match Iran overshined Japan.After defeating Korea 68-54, …

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Envoy urges Iran, India to boost cinema cooperation

Envoy urges Iran, India to boost cinema cooperation

'Despite cultural similarities between the two countries, scant attention has been paid to both countries' capacities in producing films jointly,' Gholamreza Ansari said on Tuesday addressing a ceremony marking the 1st Guwahati International Film Festival (GIFF).He urged the state and private sectors to take steps in producing joint films.'Iran and …

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US sanctions on IRGC pretext for economic pressures on Iran: Comdr

US sanctions on IRGC pretext for economic pressures on Iran: Comdr

'Targeting the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps and Iran's missile capabilities are just pretexts,' IRGC Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said at a national conference held in Tehran.'Their main aim is to persuade us into giving up the path of the Islamic Revolution,' General Jafari said.He said that Iran has …

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Azeri FM: Baku ready to finance Iran railway construction

Azeri FM: Baku ready to finance Iran railway construction

'All sides involved in completing the transport corridor are interested in this project,' Mammadyarov told reporters on Monday.'Iranian, Azeri and Russian presidents will also discuss the issue during their upcoming trilateral meeting in Tehran,' he added. 'Not only parties involved in the project, but also exporters like India and Vietnam …

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