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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct.29

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

Nili rejected; science ministry remains bossless

President Rouhani’s choice for the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology fails to secure the nod of the parliament.

“Responsible Freedom” is the motto of 2014 Press Exhibition

Deputy Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Hossein Entezami, says the 2014 Press Exhibition will zero in on “Responsible Freedom”.

Afkham: Gov’t will not strike nuclear deal in violation of red lines

The Iranian Foreign Ministry says allegations that the negotiating team has struck a secret deal with P5+1are actionable.

Sextet should take tough decision in nuclear talks

Iran’s deputy foreign minister has said that P5+1 is expected to make a tough decision on Tehran nuclear talks, ruling out the possibility of the extension of nuclear negotiations.

30-year jail sentence demanded for Indian murderers of Iranian

The Italian prosecutors called for a 30-year jail term for the Indian flatmates of an Iranian girl who was strangled.

Iranian MP lashes out at purported nuclear deal between Iran and US

Iranian deputy hits out at a purported Iran-US nuclear agreement which he says crosses the red lines of the Islamic establishment.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 28

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

Iran calls on fellow Caspian states to help save Caspian seals

Iranian officials say a ban should be slapped on seal hunting in the Caspian Sea to save seals.

Lovely, Unique Wildlife of Iran’s Mazandaran Province

Volunteer environmentalists, who protect Iran's northern forests, have snapped great photos of animals in their habitat.

Iranian and Dutch businessmen meet to promote trade ties

Iranian and Dutch businessmen held talks at the Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion to bolster trade ties between the two nations.

Ayatollah Khamenei stresses unity among Muslim states

The Supreme Leader described Hajj pilgrimage as an opportunity to foil plots of those who seek to drive a wedge between Muslims.

Rafsanjani denies reports he is unwilling to become chairman of Assembly of Experts

Ayatollah Rafsanjani says if individuals he deems unfit run for chairman of the Assembly of Experts, he would field his candidacy for the top job too.

Two key capital owners whose biggest asset is the trust of a nation

Two Iranian individuals who reflect the diplomatic potential and the military prowess of the nation are accumulating their metaphorical capital by the day.

Iranian police arrest 10 suspects over Isfahan acid attacks

The governor of Isfahan says a recent spate of acid attacks in the province had nothing to do with lack of compliance with the Islamic dress code.

Terrorism, extremism more dangerous than Ebola: Rouhani

President Rouhani likens terrorism and extremism to diseases which are more dangerous than Ebola.

A lifeline to victims of acid attacks

The vice-president said efforts are being made to allot a special budget for the treatment of the victims of recent acid attacks.

Final nuclear deal possible in one month: Rouhani

President Rouhani says if world powers show political resolve, a final nuclear deal between Tehran and P5+1 is possible.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 27

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Acid attacks culprits to be dealt with harshly: Rouhani

Draconian punishment will await those behind recent acid attacks; on no account will the harrowing attacks go unpunished.

Iran Establishing Ebola Control Center

No reports of Ebola in Iran do not make health officials complacent.

Iranian book among IYL’s top works

‘The Coach’ written by Iranian writer Farideh Khalatbari and illustrated by Zila Hodaei was picked as one of the top books on the list of the International Youth Library (IYL).

Iranian libraries among ‘1001 libraries to see before one dies’

Two historical libraries of Iran appeared on the list of must-see libraries of the world.

Iran police arrest man over acid attack threat

Tehran police have taken into custody a man who had called people with acid threats.

Parliament speaker comments on morality laws, acid attacks and nuclear case

Iran’s top MP says politicization of recent acid attacks in Isfahan is sheer opportunism and politically unfair.