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Iran discus thrower ranks 3rd in Rome Diamond League

Iran discus thrower ranks 3rd in Rome Diamond League

Haddadi registered the record of 65,93 meter in his second attempt.Jamaican discuss thrower with a 68,51 meter throw ranked first followed by the Lithuanian athlete who finished runner up.Haddadi is also scheduled to attend Oslo Diamond League on June 28.On April 22, Haddadi won the Long Beach competitions held in …

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Sanctions not to affect Iran scientific research: Official

Sanctions not to affect Iran scientific research: Official

Iran has scientific exchanges with several countries in the world and sanctions will not affect these relations, Hossein Vatanpour, an official affiliated to the Health Ministry said to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).He said that the international research works are not affected by the hostile diplomatic measures.Iran's knowledge based …

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Justice (retd) Nasirul Mulk sworn in as caretaker PM of Pakistan

Justice (retd) Nasirul Mulk sworn in as caretaker PM of Pakistan

President Mamnoon Hussain administered oath to the caretaker prime minister at a ceremony where Senate Chairman, Deputy Chairman, politicians and military officials were also present too.Justice (retd) Nasirul Mulk was unanimously nominated as caretaker prime minister by the government and opposition. He is the seventh caretaker prime minister of Pakistan.The …

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Iran to establish int'l center for reporters: Official

Iran to establish int'l center for reporters: Official

An international center for reporters will be established in the capital, Tehran to facilitate exchange of news among reporters, Director General of Foreign Media Department in the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Alireza Shiravi said.He noted that the international center for reporters will hold training courses for the reporters …

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Iran ready to thwart US anti-Iran measures: Speaker

Iran ready to thwart US anti-Iran measures: Speaker

Today, the country is quite ready for countering the US' wrong behavior, Ali Larijani said in a reference to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.Seven items out of the 12 US conditions for Iran are related to the regional issues; this shows that the US problem with Iran is …

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Iran not seeking negotiation with US: Envoy

Iran not seeking negotiation with US: Envoy

The positions adopted by the Iranian high-ranking officials including the Supreme Leader, the President, head of the Supreme National Security Council and other branches of power show that nobody in Iran is seeking negotiation with the US, Mostafa Oveisi added.Oveisi described the US violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of …

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ICRC sending surgeons, supplies to Gaza to meet overwhelming medical needs

ICRC sending surgeons, supplies to Gaza to meet overwhelming medical needs

This six-month boost in assistance will help Gaza’s health system respond to longer-term needs after thousands of residents were recently wounded in violence. The ICRC is sending in additional surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, drugs and equipment, according to an ICRC press release received by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on …

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Material damage in Jabhat al-Nusra attack on Jubba village,

Material damage in Jabhat al-Nusra attack on Jubba village,

SANA reporter in Quneitra said terrorists positioned in Mashara village targeted with multiple rocket shells and mortars Jubba village in Quneitra eastern countryside. The rockets fell in the farmlands surrounding the village, causing no casualties among farmers but damaging the crops.The reporter indicated that an army unit responded to the …

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EP: Riyadh must stop harassment of human rights defenders

EP: Riyadh must stop harassment of human rights defenders

According to the website of Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) urged Saudi Authorities to ensure respect of human rights for all prisoners in that country.It said the crackdown on women’s rights activists, just weeks before a much-hyped lifting of driving ban on women has revived doubts …

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Uganda FM: Preserving JCPOA essential

Uganda FM: Preserving JCPOA essential

In a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador in Kampala Seyyed Morteza Mortazavi, he expressed deep regret and concern over the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, saying that the move will have adverse consequences.Kotesa also hoped that other signatories will remain compliant with the deal and implementation of the international pact would …

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