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Minister denies protesters' death in southwestern Iran

Minister denies protesters' death in southwestern Iran

'Nobody has died during the unrest in the city of Khorramshahr,' Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told journalists at a press conference.'Just one person has been injured as a result of shootings,' Rahmani Fazli said, adding that the wounded protester was transferred to the hospital.'During street protests some people get provoked while …

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Iran to send women weightlifters to int'l contests

Iran to send women weightlifters to int'l contests

'We started weightlifting for Iranian women last year; and we hope to see their success in international competitions next year,' said Ali Moradi in Bushehr on Saturday.In July 2011, IWF modified its rules to allow tight-fitting, body-length attire for the first time.'Weightlifting is an Olympic sport open for all athletes …

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Iranian art, culture, civilization exhibit opens in Algeria

Iranian art, culture, civilization exhibit opens in Algeria

Organized by Iran Cultural attaché in Algeria and Algerian Alam Art and Cultural Center, the exhibition would continue for one month.Addressing the opening ceremony, Iran's cultural attaché in Algeria, Amir Mousavi said the two countries enjoy historical relations in cultural arenas.Pointing to the previous visit of Ex-Iranian minister of culture …

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Iran has 'a small share' in Iraq's medical market: attaché

Iran has 'a small share' in Iraq's medical market: attaché

'Iraq has an import of one billion dollars worth of medicine, of which Iran's share has been little in the past few years,' said Nasser Bahzad in meeting with Iranians taking part in an international medical exhibition in Baghdad.Behzad added that Iran has taken serious measures in order to multiply …

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About 130 people arrested in illegal gatherings: MP

About 130 people arrested in illegal gatherings: MP

Last week, several businessmen made protest rallies due to current economic conditions in the country, Javad Koulivand said.Elaborating on the recent gatherings in the capital, the member of parliament lauded the Iranian police performance for establishing security, peace and tranquility in the society.He further said that the demonstrators wishing to …

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Sassanid Archaeological Landscape inscribed on UNESCO list

Sassanid Archaeological Landscape inscribed on UNESCO list

“Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region in Iran inscribed on World Heritage List after intense discussions on criteria!,' Director of UNESCO Division for Heritage & UNESCO World Heritage Centre Mechtild Rossler wrote in her twitter account.Meanwhile, Resident Advisor of Smithsonian Institution, which is a museum in Washington, Alexander Nagel wrote …

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Suicide attack on ballot boxes injures 14 in Kirkuk

Suicide attack on ballot boxes injures 14 in Kirkuk

After firing rocket-propelled grenade toward security forces, the terrorists detonated a bomb-laden car in the area, the military sources told local media.The explosion did not damage ballot boxes, he added.Some media reports suggested killing of 3 people in the accident.Official sources have not yet verified the news.9376**1771Follow us on Twitter …

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Number of poisoned villagers in south of Iran reaches 210

Number of poisoned villagers in south of Iran reaches 210

65 people of the southwestern village were hospitalized early on Saturday due to poisoning, Abdolreza Ehsani told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).Provincial officials have said that water contamination is the possible reason behind poisoning of the villagers.They have also announced that the result of testing the sample of the …

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National industry, mining day kicks off

National industry, mining day kicks off

'In 1979 and right after the Islamic Revolution, 890 big and small industrial workshops existed in the country; now there are 84,000,' the minister told the reporters on Saturday.Last year alone, 5,800 industrial units were established, Shariatmadari added.According to the statistics, in the first two months of the Iranian year …

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Iran kabaddi team finishes runner-up in Dubai Masters

Iran kabaddi team finishes runner-up in Dubai Masters

The event was held with the attendance of Iran, India, Pakistan, South Korea and Argentina on June 22-30.Iranian team hit Argentina and was overpowered by South Korea and advanced the semi-final match. In the semi-final match, Iran defeated Pakistan 40-21 and advanced the final match.The 2018 Asian Games will start …

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