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Iran holds 1st film festival in Malaysia

Iran holds 1st film festival in Malaysia

The event was organized by Iranian cultural attaché office in Malaysia.Iran envoy to Malaysia Marzieh Afkham, cultural attaché Ali Mohammad Sabeqi, foreign ambassadors, Iranian actress Merila Zareie and Iranian residents in Kuala Lumpur attended the event.The festival was held to mark the 120th anniversary of Iranian cinema, Afkham said.Iran has …

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Army regains control over al-Muhamadyia town, continues to advance in Eastern Ghouta

Army regains control over al-Muhamadyia town, continues to advance in Eastern Ghouta

SANA delegate to Ghouta said that army units regained full control over al-Muhamadyia town after inflicting heavy losses upon the terrorist organizations in the equipment and personnel.The delegate added that army units are now combing the area and they dismantle the explosive devices and the mines planted by terrorists in …

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299 Iraqi civilians killed, injured by terrorists in February: UN

299 Iraqi civilians killed, injured by terrorists in February: UN

The figures include ordinary civilians and others who can be considered civilian at the time of death or injury - police in non-combat function, civil defence, Personal Security Details, facilities protection police, and fire department personnel, a UNIC-Tehran press release reported on Tuesday.Of the overall figures for February, the number …

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Indian analyst stresses Iran’s unique role in combating terrorism

Indian analyst stresses Iran’s unique role in combating terrorism

Talking to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) in an exclusive interview, Kallol Bhattacherjee termed the combat against terrorism as an “unending war” in West Asia.Elaborating on the point, he said, “Iran has a historic role in countering fundamentalism and terrorism in the West Asian region. Tehran has played this …

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Progress for women is progress for all: UN chief

Progress for women is progress for all: UN chief

'Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals means progress for all women, everywhere,' said Guterres according to a UNIC-Tehran press release received by IRNA on Tuesday.The full text of his message reads:We are at a pivotal moment for women’s rights. The historical and structural inequalities that have allowed oppression and discrimination …

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Over 50 pc growth in Iran trade with Europe in 10 months: Economic official

Over 50 pc growth in Iran trade with Europe in 10 months: Economic official

The value of the ten-month trade between Iran and Europe reached 21 billion euros, Massoud Khansari, chairman of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture said while addressing a local economic meeting here.About the economic activities in the country, Khansari said Iran's economic growth rate was 4.5 percent for …

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Al-Qaeda ringleader killed in Yemen

Al-Qaeda ringleader killed in Yemen

The terrorist leader, Mabkhut al-Saeeiri, was killed in Hadhramaut, southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, Sky News reported.US drones have recently bombarded Al-Qaeda bases in southern and eastern Yemen. The US increased its drone strikes on Al-Qaeda bases in Al Bayda', central Yemen on October, 2017.The Pentagon had earlier announced …

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President Rouhani plants sapling in nat'l Arbor Day

President Rouhani plants sapling in nat'l Arbor Day

Tehran Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi and Agricultural Jihad Minister Mahmoud Hojjati also accompanied President Rouhani in the ceremony.On Arbor Day individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees and many countries mark the occasion. Though usually observed in the spring, the date varies depending on climate and suitable planting season.9376**1377Follow …

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Le Drian's visit, an opportunity to cement Tehran, Paris ties

Le Drian's visit, an opportunity to cement Tehran, Paris ties

Le Drian’s Monday visit can mark a starting point for the two countries to patch up some of their differences and enhance their cooperation with each other.Eventually, after many changes in the date of Le Drian’s visit to Iran, the French foreign minister entered Tehran on March 5, 2018.Le Drian’s …

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NE England blast cuts power

NE England blast cuts power

According to local sources, the accident in Windsor Road, Saltburn, damaged underground cables.Experts are working to solve the problem, Northern Powergrid reported.Based on early reports by Saltburn sources, Redcar and Hartlepool regions were affected.No reports have yet been released on the cause of the accident and its possible casualties.9376**1377Follow us …

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