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Why Pakistan avoids giving clean chit by FATF over grey list issue

Why Pakistan avoids giving clean chit by FATF over grey list issue

The FATF in its meeting held on February 16-21 in Paris decided to maintain Pakistan's status on its 'grey list' of countries with inadequate control over curbing money laundering and terrorism financing until June, when the next review will take place.Pakistan’s Finance Division said that the country has made "significant …

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Iranian disabled chess players to attend 1st World Olympiad in Russia

Iranian disabled chess players to attend 1st World Olympiad in Russia

According to the rulebook of the Olympics, 30 countries have the right to participate in the event. From the continent of Europe 9 team, 7 from the continent of Asia, including Iran, 6 from the Americas, 5 from the continent of Africa, Russia as the host country and from the other …

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Wood turning workshops in Iran

Wood turning workshops in Iran

Iranians still practice the art of Wood turning at traditional workshops throughout the country; the photo album depicts a workshop in Kholazil of Tehran. February 29, 2020. IRNA/ Hassan Shirvani 7129**1430 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English

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Iranian coach stands among bests in Asia

Iranian coach stands among bests in Asia

Parand Dowlatizadeh achieved the title from among several names from China, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Korea, and China in "identifying" field . Every year, the Asian Squash Federation introduces the best coaches in “Development” and “Identity”. Dowlatizadeh holds level two certificate in squash. 9417**1430 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish IRNA English

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Iranian Film “Mr. Habib” screened in Sri Lanka

Iranian Film “Mr. Habib” screened in Sri Lanka

The film was screened with English subtitle for those interested in the Iranian cinema.In the beginning of the program, the audience were presented with a documentary about the 41st victory anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.   Iran’s cultural counselor in Sri Lanka has made the necessary coordination with the …

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Iran’s “The Cycling Wind” to be screened at Spanish animation festival

Iran’s “The Cycling Wind” to be screened at Spanish animation festival

According to the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, “The Cycling Wind”, made by Nazanin Sobhan-Sarbandi, is to take part in the festival February 27-March 1 in Barcelona.The animation is to be shown in a 65-minute compilation alongside works from Switzerland, France, Germany, and Argentina from …

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Vaezi, Azeri deputy premier discuss bilateral issues on phone

Vaezi, Azeri deputy premier discuss bilateral issues on phone

Referring to major role of cultural and historic commonalities in strengthening ever-increasing relations, both officials reiterated that senior officials of the two countries are struggling to strengthen their relations.During the phone conversation, they exchanged views on ways of countering Coronavirus and stressed the need for keeping borders open and continuing …

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China sends second anti-Corona aid shipment to Iran

China sends second anti-Corona aid shipment to Iran

Iran's Embassy to China announced on Friday that messages of sympathy, support and assistance from various Chinese groups continued, and more shipments would be sent in the coming days.Earlier, Iran's Ambassador in Beijing Mohammad Keshavarz-Zadeh said that first shipment of Chinese aid to counter coronavirus was sent to Iran late …

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Any action against Iran will receive crushing response: Spox

Any action against Iran will receive crushing response: Spox

He made the remarks in reaction to the recent claims and threats of a Zionist official who has claimed Israel will put an end to Iran's military presence in Syria within the next 12 months.Referring to the terrorist nature of the Zionist regime, he said that foundation of this regime is based …

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30 killed, several injured as passenger train collides with bus in Pakistan

30 killed, several injured as passenger train collides with bus in Pakistan

According to local media reports the number of casualties was expected to rise as several of the injured were in critical condition.The Pakistan Express train was on its way to Rawalpindi from Karachi, when it collided with a passenger bus at an 'unmanned' railway crossing. The bus was en route …

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