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Iran to Spend $10bln to Build Two Nuclear Plants in Bushehr: AEOI Chief

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Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said 10 billion dollars will be spent for the construction of two nuclear plants in the southern port city of Bushehr.
Nuclear

Iranian MP Urges Readiness to Retaliate US Breach of JCPOA

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An Iranian lawmaker described the likely presidential endorsement of two anti-Iran bills, now under discussion in US Congress, as a flagrant violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), calling on Iran’s administration to get ready for taking retaliatory measures.
World

Saudi Prince: Trump’s Daughter Is My Friend

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A Saudi billionaire says he has had economic relationships with Donald Trump for years, and is close to his daughter, Ivanka.
Middle East

Turkey Not to Forget 52 Years of European Deception

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In a joint press conference with his German counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister blasted the European Union’s deception in dealing with the issue of Turkey’s accession to the EU.
Security

Iran Has Bought Russia’s Most Advanced Fighter Aircraft

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A senior Iranian MP says the country has purchased the most advanced type of Russian fighter jet which is only sold to the Russian army.
Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Religion

World Media Criticised for Silence on Huge Arbaeen Processions

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Many social media users in Iran have been sharing a message that criticizes the world’s ‘neutral outlets’ over their silence about the huge Muslim processions to mark the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom, known as Arbaeen.
World

Cartoon Shows Clinton’s Deep Sorrow after Being Defeated by Trump

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Hillary Clinton has laid bare her disappointment at her election defeat to Donald Trump.
Government

What Iran’s President Can Learn from Results of US Elections

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The global community could not think straight for a while after it saw the results of US presidential election, which had, in fact, many lessons for political observers and analysts across the globe.
Foreign Policy

West Dual Policies on Israel Nukes Threat to Mideast, NPT: Iran

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The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has once again criticized the West’s silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal, saying the regime’s nukes are endangering security in the Middle East and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Foreign Policy

Iran, France Hold New Round of Political Talks

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Ranking diplomats from Iran and France met in Paris for the second round of political negotiations, an initiative agreed on by presidents of the two countries earlier this year.
Americas

Trump Appoints an Islamophobe, a Racist, a Defender of Torture to Key Posts

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US president-elect Donald Trump disclosed more names to fill his cabinet, choosing the controversial Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Representative Mike Pompeo as CIA director and Lt. Gen. (ret.) Mike Flynn as national security adviser.
Nature and Wildlife

Firefighters Save a Cat Trapped under 20 Tons of Steel (+Video)

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A poor cat trapped under tons of girders was saved by Iranian firefighters in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
Transportation

Iran Air Show Underway in Kish Island

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The 8th edition of Iran Air Show started work on November 16 in the Persian Gulf Island of Kish and will display the latest capabilities of aviation and aerospace industries until November 19.
Americas

American Professor Fired for Anti-Israel Remarks

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An Oberlin College professor has been fired over her remarks about Israel’s role in 9/11 attacks and downing of Malaysian airliner, the Ohio College said a few days ago.
Iran

Iran to Produce 13m Tons of Wheat Next Year

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An Iranian official says the country will produce more than 13 million tons of wheat in the next Persian year, starting from mid-March.
Religion

Belarussian President Sparks Controversy after Kissing Muslims’ Holy Book

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The Orthodox President of Belarus provoked serious criticism after kissing the Holy Quran in a ceremony in Minsk.
Media Wire

Russian Navy’s Research Vessel Berths at Iranian Port

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A Russian Navy’s vessel, dubbed Yantar, utilized for oceanography and research projects, docked at Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas, by the Persian Gulf, on Friday.
Foreign Policy

Cleric Hits Back at US for Terrorism-Related Sanctions on Iran

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A senior Iranian cleric lashed out at the US administration for imposing sanctions against Iran on the pretext of sponsoring terrorism, pointing the finger of blame at Washington for creating Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group and wreaking havoc on Syria and Yemen.
Americas

Why Iranians Paid So Much Attention to Results of US Elections

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Why did Iranians keep following up the results of US elections and Trump’s victory while the election of a Democrat or Republican has never been so much important for ordinary people? Here are ten reasons for such sensitivity.
Middle East

Iraqi Gov’t Confirms Kurdish Forces’ Withdrawal from Lands Retaken From ISIS

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The Iraqi government’s agreement with Kurdistan over the withdrawal of Kurdish Peshmerga forces from the regions recaptured from ISIS remains unchanged.
Sport

Iran’s Nejad Katesari Wins Gold at World Taekwondo Junior Championships

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Iranian Mobina Nejad Katesari seized a gold medal on Day 1 of the 2016 WTF World Taekwondo Junior Championships.
Religion

Over 1.9 Million Pilgrims Have Arrived in Iraq from Iran

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According to official statistics, nearly 2 million pilgrims have crossed Iran-Iraq border crossings to visit the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
Nuclear

Iran Fulfilling Heavy Water Obligations Under JCPOA: AEOI

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Iran has remained committed to its obligations, including those concerning its heavy water stockpiles, under last year’s landmark nuclear agreement signed between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1 group of countries, a senior Iranian nuclear official says.
Nuclear

World Powers Must Avoid Steps Undermining Nuclear Deal: Iran IAEA Envoy

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The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the P5+1 group of countries should not take steps that would undermine the implementation process of last year’s nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic.
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