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Iran runner-up in Japan Karate 1

Iran runner-up in Japan Karate 1

Iranian karatekas bagged two gold, 1 silver, and three bronze medals.Karate 1 was held with the attendance of 783 fighters from 67 countries on Nov 25-26.Iran’s Amir Mahdizadeh in the weight category of -60 kg defeated rivals from Japan, Kazakhstan, Italy and also Pan American and received gold medal.Saleh Abazari …

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Donald Trump voted Islamophobe of the Year

Donald Trump voted Islamophobe of the Year

The winner in the Islamophobia Awards 2017’s ‘UK’ category is OFSTED who recently announced they would be quizzing young students who wore the hijab. The ‘News Media’ gong has gone to Fox News who have been fierce champions of Donald Trump and his discriminatory policies, the London-based rights organization said …

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Foreign firm willing to invest in Iran's power plant

Foreign firm willing to invest in Iran's power plant

Also, several domestic investors have expressed their interest in the power plant investment, said Kamal Alavi, the governor of Kazerun.'Benefiting from tax exempt, adjacency to Bandar Bushehr (Bushehr Port), being along Shiraz-Ahvaz and Shiraz-Asaluyeh railways routes, a Customs Office being there and launching activities of Pars Sepecial Economic Zone (Asaluyeh) …

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Iranian cyclist stands 1st in Asia

Iranian cyclist stands 1st in Asia

Faranak Parto Azar with 321 points in cross-country cycling field ranked first in Asia and 86th in the world, head of Fars Province Cycling Association Hadi Ba Shafaat said on Saturday.Winning the Asian bronze medal in 2017 in China, being the champion of Salcano race in Turkey, 2016, and coming …

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Iran's IKIU to welcome Afghan students

Iran's IKIU to welcome Afghan students

'We are looking for talented Afghan students to study at Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU) using scholarships from Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology,' Deputy Chancellor of Roohullah Bayat said, following an MoU signed with an Afghan academic institute.'The IKIU has been enjoying a progressive process of signing MoUs …

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Basij ideology, globalized: IRGC commander

Basij ideology, globalized: IRGC commander

'Today, Basij ideology has become globalized,' Major General Mohammad-Ali Jafari said in the Basijis' gathering held on the occasion of the national Basij Day in Iran.Referring to the important role the Basij forces played in the recent complete defeat of the terrorist group of Daesh (ISIS), the IRGC commander said …

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Vienna to expand ties with Tehran: Austrian minister

Vienna to expand ties with Tehran: Austrian minister

Saying that Austria-Iran bilateral trading is of great importance to Vienna and his country is active in import, export and technological knowledge transfer, Mahree said that Austria has had good relations with Iran in the past decades and tried to keep the ties even during the Iran-Iraq War and the …

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Iranian actor dedicates APSA award to earthquake victims

Iranian actor dedicates APSA award to earthquake victims

On Thursday, Mohammadzadeh received a Special Mention for his role in ‘No Date, No Signature’ at the 11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), in Brisbane, Australia.Mohammadzadeh had earlier been nominated by the panel of jury for the best performance by an actor category for his role in ‘No Date, No …

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EU human rights policies, unbalanced: Iran official

EU human rights policies, unbalanced: Iran official

'Based on this evidence, we say the European Union (EU) follows the unbalanced policies on the human rights,' Mohammad Javad Larijani said in a meeting held in the Iranian capital with head of the visiting European Parliament's delegation Janusz Lewandowski.Condemning the Saudi Arabia's crimes in Yemen and slamming the Western …

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Iran supports foreign investment: CEO

Iran supports foreign investment: CEO

Speaking in Iran Economic and Investment Opportunities Forum currently underway at IRIB International Conference Center in Tehran, Mohammad Khazaei said the gathering is an important venue for introducing Iran's investment capacities. He added the implementation of Iran nuclear deal known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has played a …

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