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Pope calls for ending bloodshed in Yemen

Pope calls for ending bloodshed in Yemen

In public remarks Sunday, Francis said he was following 'with worry the dramatic fate of the people of Yemen, already so exhausted from years of conflict,' AP reported.He appealed to the international community so that 'no effort be spared to urgently bring to the negotiating table the sides in conflict …

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Iran welcomes extension of ceasefire in Afghanistan

Iran welcomes extension of ceasefire in Afghanistan

Bahram Qasemi welcomed extension of the truce observed by the both sides over the Eid al-Fitr festivities period and urged both sides to respect the agreement.He expressed the hope that extension of ceasefire prepares the ground for start of a new and constructive process in the Afghan People's Dialogue on …

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Iran, Senegal discuss scientific cooperation

Iran, Senegal discuss scientific cooperation

Iran's Acting Minister for International Scientific Cooperation Hossein Salar Amoli in a meeting with the Senegalese Ambassador to Iran Baba Karba called for establishment of a branch of Iran's Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) in Senegal.He also offered the Senegal's envoy to prepare the ground for Iranian academics to …

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Iran security official underlines fighting terrorism in region

Iran security official underlines fighting terrorism in region

Zolfaghari made the remarks Sunday in a phone call with Under Secretary of Turkish Interior Minister Muhterem Ince.He also called for Turkey cooperation in arresting and extradition of prisoners.Both sides expressed happiness over developing bilateral ties.They underscored controlling common borders and preventing terrorist acts.9376**1771Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish www.irna.ir

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No country allowed to use Incirlik Air Base against Iran: Turkish PM

No country allowed to use Incirlik Air Base against Iran: Turkish PM

'Incirlik Air Base is just being used for fighting terrorism and no one will ever get permission to attack any country through it,' Yıldırım said, addressing BaBaLa TV - YouTube program.He made the remarks answering a question on US possible demand to use Incirlik to attack Iran.Since signing the Treaty …

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Israel air strike injures 2 Palestinians in Gaza

Israel air strike injures 2 Palestinians in Gaza

The Israeli drone bombarded Al-Barih camp in eastern Gaza on Saturday evening, Ma'an reported.Based on Gaza health sources reports, the two Palestinians were injured by shrapnel shells of the Zionists’ missiles.This is while the Zionist regime in a statement claimed that the drone shot several bullets as a warning to …

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China working with Iran despite US pressures: Chinese analyst

China working with Iran despite US pressures: Chinese analyst

Chinese companies preserve their ties with Iran and keep working with their Iranian counterparts, Wang Yongzhong, analyst at Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP) of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).As Yongzhong said, the sanctions imposed on Iran before the 2015 nuclear …

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Afghanistan extends ceasefire with Taliban

Afghanistan extends ceasefire with Taliban

President Ashraf Ghani appealed to the militants to follow the government's lead and enter peace talks, reported BBC.In extraordinary scenes, militants have been embracing security force members and taking selfies with citizens.However, 25 people died on Saturday in a suicide attack on one gathering of Taliban and government officials in …

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Terrorists have taken aim at Afghan security: Spox

Terrorists have taken aim at Afghan security: Spox

The attack on Saturday targeted a gathering of Afghan forces in Nangarhar which left dozens killed and wounded.Qasemi also expressed solidarity with the Afghan people and government as well as families of the victims.“Ill-wishers of the Afghan nation who consider stability and calm as well as recent efforts such as …

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Ammunition blast kills 20 in eastern Afghanistan

Ammunition blast kills 20 in eastern Afghanistan

The accident happened when a group of civilians, governmental officials and members of Taliban gathered to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Nangarhar Governor Ataollah Khogiani said. Based on some unofficial media, the accident was a terrorist attack.The officials announced that the blast caused by a rocket inside a Taliban car. Taliban has …

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