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Spokesman for the commission Hossein Naqavi Hosseini said the managing board of the commission has in its Wednesday morning session stressed the black record of the US in violating human rights both inside its borders in regards with its citizens and in other world countries by exercising its hegemonic policies.The …

The meeting, which was hosted by Zarif on Tuesday evening, also focused on Majlis parliamentary relations with other parliaments around the world.Foreign trade, economic diplomacy and establishment of parliamentary friendship groups with other countries were among the issues discussed in the meeting.1483**1771 www.irna.ir

The number of civilians killed in October was 1,120 (including 15 federal police, Sahwa civil defence, Personal Security Details, facilities protection police, fire department), and the number of civilians injured was 1,005 (including 08 federal police, Sahwa civil defence, Personal Security Details, facilities protection police, fire department).A total of 672 …

In a meeting with the Hungarian Ambassador to Tehran Janos Kovacs here on Tuesday, he voiced Iran’s pleasure over the completion of the political procedures in Lebanon.He said the person elected by different political groups as the new Lebanese president is the one who played an important role in resistance …

**IRAN NEWS- Majlis gives green light to 3 new ministers- James Briggs signs Iranian export deal- Iran ships NGL cargo to Pakistan**IRAN DAILY- Iran court sentences Saudi Embassy attackers- Iran, Cyprus willing to expand ties- Kerry praises Zarif as ‘a patriot’ who fought hard for his nation’s interests**KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL- Iraqi …

Aoun, supported by Hezbollah in recent elections, became the 13th Lebanon president in a parliamentary voting.Aoun, 81, secured the presidency by winning the support of 83 MPs, well above the absolute majority of 65 needed to win, according to a tally of votes read out on televised broadcast from parliament …

The delegation was led by Soren Espersen, the chairman of Foreign Policy Committee of Danish Parliament.Zarif and Espersen reviewed issues of mutual interest particularly economic ties in the post-sanctions era.The two sides expressed deep concern about deterioration of humanitarian situation in the region arising from conflicts in Syria, Iraq and …

Code: 82290613 (5643452) | Date: 01/11/2016 | Time: 17:09| Tehran, Nov 1, IRNA – Majlis representatives on Tuesday gave vote of confidence to new Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Education Fakhroddin Ahmadi Danesh Ashtiyani and Minister of Sports Masoud Soltanifar. The news will be …

Minster of Culture and Islamic Guidance Salehi Amiri out of 274 votes obtained 180 votes in his favor, 89 votes against and six votes in abstentions.Education Minister Danesh Ashtiyani out of 274 votes obtained 157 votes in his favor, 111 votes against and six votes in abstentions.Minister of Sports and …

President Rouhani said that the Islamic Republic of Iran enjoys extensive capacities and capabilities for economic cooperation and that expansion of cooperation and relations between Iran and Cyprus would serve to boost ties of the Middle East with the European and African states.President Rouhani said that in light of Iranian …