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Iranian discus thrower grabs gold medal at USSD competitions

Iranian discus thrower grabs gold medal at USSD competitions

In his second match, Haddadi registered a record of 47.4 meters to bag th gold medal.Athletes from Sweden, the US and Germany were participating in the event.The discus throw is a track and field event in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a …

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Iran Parliament approves extradition treaty with Sri Lanka

Iran Parliament approves extradition treaty with Sri Lanka

The bill secured 153 yes votes, 11 no votes, and seven abstentions. A total of 203 lawmakers were present at the parliament open session on Sunday morning.Under the terms of the bill, the extradition treaty between Iran and Sri Lanka was passed and the permit for exchange of documents was …

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Syria strikes, unavoidable measure to escape international humiliation

Syria strikes, unavoidable measure to escape international humiliation

The views expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of IRNA As acknowledged by the US officials, this invasion was launched as extreme care was taken in a way to refrain from creating any friction with Russia and is highly unlikely to …

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Oliver Stone to attend 2018 Fajr Int'l Film Festival

Oliver Stone to attend 2018 Fajr Int'l Film Festival

Festival Director Reza Mirkarimi broke the news at a presser in Tehran. The legendary film maker is best known for his hit films Platoon, Scarface, Born on the Fourth of July and Natural Born Killers.Oliver Stone, by name of William Oliver Stone, (born September 15, 1946) is known for his …

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Tripartite aggression on Syria revenge for defeat of terrorist proxies in Ghouta

Tripartite aggression on Syria revenge for defeat of terrorist proxies in Ghouta

During a Security Council session held on Saturday upon Russia’s request to condemn the tripartite aggression on Syria, al-Jaafari said that this aggression gives a message to terrorists encouraging them to use chemical weapons again in the future, adding that Syria and its allies and friends will respond to this …

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Syrian Army announces Eastern Ghouta clear of terrorism

Syrian Army announces Eastern Ghouta clear of terrorism

The General Command said that in conjunction with our air defense systems’ response to the tripartite aggression launched by the United States, France, and Britain on several targets in Syria, and after a series of concentrated military operations over a week, units of the Army and Armed Forces and allied …

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Indonesia calls for peaceful settlement of crisis in Syria

Indonesia calls for peaceful settlement of crisis in Syria

The US together with its allies, the UK and France targeted the Syrian capital city of Damascus early Saturday.The US attack on a military base in Homs, western Syria injured 3 civilians, Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) earlier reported.The media affiliated with the terrorists had claimed that the Syrian jet …

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Ansarullah: Missile attack on Syria aggression against Islamic Ummah

Ansarullah: Missile attack on Syria aggression against Islamic Ummah

According to Saba News Agency, it further said that the aggression was in line with targeting all those who oppose US and Israeli colonial schemes in the Middle East.“The aggression on Syria attests to the generous and solid support for the Zionist regime’s occupation and criminal organizations. It testifies that …

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UNSC rejects Russia’s resolution condemning strikes on Syria

UNSC rejects Russia’s resolution condemning strikes on Syria

A Russian-drafted resolution won three votes at the Security Council, far below the nine votes required for adoption. Eight countries voted against and four abstained, AFP reported.The Russian measure would have condemned the “aggression” against Syria and demanded that the three allies refrain from any further strike.The vote was held …

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Greek protesters urge end to crimes against Syrian people

Greek protesters urge end to crimes against Syrian people

The ralliers gathered in the main squares of the city at the invitation of non-governmental organizations, chanting slogans in support of the Syrian nation and condemnation of the overnight attack on the country. Greek police said about 6,000 to 7,000 people took part in a rally and march in central …

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