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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 16

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 27 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Sport

Iran becomes champion of world bodybuilding contest for second year

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Iran bagged three medals of different colors in the 2014 IFBB World Classic Bodybuilding Championships in La Nucia, Spain and was crowned champion.
Crisis

Iran strongly condemns hostage taking in Australia

Emad Askarieh -
Resorting to inhumane methods and creating terror and panic in the name of the divine religion of Islam is not justifiable under any circumstances, said the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.
Hard News

West has no choice but to remove sanctions: Iranian President

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President Rouhani reiterated the peaceful nature of Tehran’s nuclear activities, saying Iran is holding “logical and calculated” negotiations with the world.
Cinema

The world needs justice-based peace, not temporary ceasefire

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Abbas Kiarostami, a famed Iranian filmmaker, is told by those fighting on battlefields about what happened during the Iraq-Iran war which touched the lives of so many people.
Music

A small music band bent on bringing down the West-East barriers

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Sharq, an Iranian daily, brings into focus street music, once a taboo topic, and looks carefully into what is waiting for musicians out there on the streets.
Interviews

On Mawlana Jalaleddin Rumi with Brad Gooch

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In an interview Brad Gooch, an American biographer, weighs in on his latest project on Mawlana Jalaleddin Rumi.
Nuclear

Iran nuclear negotiators due in Geneva on Monday

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There will be bilateral negotiations between delegations from the Islamic Republic and its negotiating partners in Geneva two days prior to the start of the talks on December 17, 2014.
Books

Mending manuscripts is a precious act: Culture Min.

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“Experts in this field are great artists, who can receive orders for mending works from foreign countries as well,” Jannati added.
Art

Uselessness is part of contemporary art

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The exhibition which showcases a collection of artworks by Mr. Tanavoli’s students is intended to define the concept of uselessness in arts.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 15

Emad Askarieh -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Literature

Erzurum to host Persian language, literature workshop

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The educational workshop will be held with the aim of introducing Persian poetry and Iranian literary scholars, the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization reported.
Hard News

Nuclear talks cannot go on forever

Emad Askarieh -
Niels Annen, a German MP says that nuclear talks cannot be continued forever and that the two sides should come to a conclusion at some point.
Hard News

No plan on Iran agenda to activate new centrifuges

Emad Askarieh -
Ali Akbar Salehi, the AEOI chief, says based on an “unwritten” agreement Tehran will not activate more centrifuges, stressing that Iran does not seek to complicate the nuclear case.
Crisis

Foreign meddling in Syria must stop

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Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to the Supreme Leader, says that foreign interference is mainly to blame for the lack of stability and sustainable peace in Syria.
Environment

Tehran electric motorbike show; a prelude to eco-friendly bikes

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Tehran Municipality held an exhibition of motorbikes, the first step in broader plans to help the capital breathe cleaner air.
Local

Newcomers tarnish the image of veteran figures

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Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late Imam Khomeini, says that Islamic society should not sit by and watch lawful freedoms taken hostage by religiosity.
Local

I made a mistake when I fielded my candidacy: Former Chief of Staff

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Over the past one year, to foster unity between advocates of former President Ahmadinejad, I have decided to give up politics forever, said Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei.
Economy

Iran to resume petchem exports to Europe

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A consignment of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), measuring 2,000 tons with a total value of over $2 million, will be shipped to Belgium next week.
Hard News

Iranian engineers build electronic body parts

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These parts can be used in the production of implantable parts, smart dressings and even sensors used in the food industry.
Asia

Iranian actress Merila Zarei wins award at the 2014 Asia Pacific Screen Awards

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Merila Zarei has won the Best Actress Award at the 8th Asia Pacific Screen Awards for her role in the Iranian war drama ‘Track 143’ directed by female filmmaker Narges Abyar.
Editor's Choice

How can a Muslim live in a pluralist world?

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Imam Musa al-Sadr, a Shiite religious and political leader, favors religious moderation over secularism and factionalism, saying that freedom, respect, trust and tolerance are the basic tools of pluralism.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 14

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 25 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Hard News

Israel must pay Iran for pipeline project loss: Arbitration panel

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The Swiss arbitrator in its ruling in mid-2013 made a decision in favor of Iran and asked Israel to pay up to $100 million in compensation for the loss of the Iranian stake.
Religion

Deviant and reactionary currents are too dangerous

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Mohammad Khatami, the president of the Foundation for Dialogue among Civilizations, says some deviant groups commit appalling crimes in the region in the name of Islam.
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