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40 int’l referees officiating karate competitions in NW Iran

40 int’l referees officiating karate competitions in NW Iran

Speaking to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on the sidelines of the event, Escalante said the competitions enjoy good quality.The World Karate Federation has chosen the best referees for these competitions, he said.Referring to the fact that nine referees are members of World Federation Commission, he said that Iranian …

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Iran researchers design, build power plant in Sri Lanka

Iran researchers design, build power plant in Sri Lanka

The robotic complex of this project, which is one of the key and the most effective part of it, was completely designed and built in Iran and sent to Sri Lanka, said Sharif University professor Mohammad Dour Ali.Sharif University of Technology is a prestigious public research university in Tehran and …

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President Rouhani issues condolences over death of Iranian actor

President Rouhani issues condolences over death of Iranian actor

In his message released on Friday, President Rouhani reiterated that Entezami with his masterpieces played a major role in promoting Iranian art. He wished health and patience for the bereaved family of the renowned Iranian stage and screen actor.Meanwhile, a number of Iranian cabinet ministers including the Foreign Minister Mohammad …

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Iran’s Ali Nejad reinstated as vice president of Asian Wushu Federation

Iran’s Ali Nejad reinstated as vice president of Asian Wushu Federation

The 17th Congress of the Asian Wushu Federation was held today and Ali Nejad was reinstated for four years.Chan Weng Kit from Macau was also reinstated as secretary-general. Wushu Federation of Asia (WFA) is an international wushu organization established in September 25th, 1987 in Yokohama, Japan, with the aim to …

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9,300 media certified in Iran: Official

9,300 media certified in Iran: Official

Addressing a meeting with media managers of Sistan, Baluchestan Province on Friday, Mohammad Reza Darbandi said the mentioned numbers consist of websites, news agencies and journals.He added that 2,300 ones of the certified media are active in social area. There are 1,270 news websites in Iran, he noted.Darbandi went on …

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Iran to unveil domestic S300 missile system

Iran to unveil domestic S300 missile system

Brigadier Mohammad Ahadi made the remarks the city of Tabriz on Friday. Iran’s investment on its defense is the least compared with the regional countries, he said, adding that it is not comparable with a country like the United Arab Emirates, (UAE). Saudi Arabia ranks third in the world as …

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Pak daily urges govt to take advantage of Iran oil offer

Pak daily urges govt to take advantage of Iran oil offer

Daily ‘Jang’ in its editorial comments said that at a time when the international politics is heading towards chaos with US pursuing more aggressive approach towards world states, the Iranian offer of reduced oil rates is a welcoming step and must be availed by Asian countries.It said China and India, …

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Imran Khan elected 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan

Imran Khan elected 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan

Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser announcing the results said Imran Khan secured 176 votes while his opponent Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz received 96. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), the third largest party in the assembly abstained from voting.Pakistan’s constitution requires a candidate for prime minister to win …

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Ukraine calls for Iran’s help to develop its infrastructure

Ukraine calls for Iran’s help to develop its infrastructure

Omelyan made the remarks Friday in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Ukraine Mohammad Beheshti Monfared. He referred to his upcoming visit to Tehran to attend Iran-Ukraine joint transportation work group, saying documents will be signed by both sides on transportation cooperation.Monfared, for his part, presented a report of the …

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Iran powerful enough to counter sanctions: Senior cleric

Iran powerful enough to counter sanctions: Senior cleric

'Iran has considerable power to remove the current restrictions, if the right decisions are adopted by the officials,' Tehran's Interim Friday Prayers Leader Mohammad-Hassan Aboutorabi Fard said in the second sermon of his prayers speech.He said that if Iran transforms crude oil to more useful products, it can easily circumvent …

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