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Books

Iran’s Mahmoud Dowlatabadi wins French prestigious award

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Veteran Iranian writer, Mahmoud Dowlatabadi, is awarded the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Energy

Iran to build hydroelectric power plant in Armenia

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Under an MOU signed by Tehran and Yerevan, Iran is to be build a hydroelectric power plant in Armenia.
Hard News

Iran’s FM, EU’s Ashton to attend working lunch in Vienna

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Week-long negotiations between Iran and P5+1 are to get underway in Vienna today, it still remains to be seen whether or not it will yield a final deal.
Economy

Iran’s non-oil exports rise 28 percent

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Iran's non-oil exports in the first seven months of the year have brought in over $27 billion in revenues.
Nuclear

Basij supports the nuclear negotiating team: General

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Brigadier General Naqdi says just like their fellow Iranians members of the Basij volunteer force support the nuclear negotiating team.
Local

A National Moderation Conference is to be held at Iran’s National Library

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On November 19, the National Library of Iran will play host to the National Moderation Conference whose keynote speaker is Seyyed Hassan Khomeini.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 17

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

Inmates can pursue their studies to doctoral level

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An Iranian jail offers special plans to boost the morale of prisoners, minimize the risk of their depression, help them straighten out and continue their education.
Hard News

Ayatollah Khamenei warns against Islamophobia

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Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the enemy has created armed groups which kill civilians in the name of Islam only to promote Islamophobia.
Foreign Policy

Larijani: Iran, Russia enjoy amicable ties

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Ali Larijani, the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, has said that Iran and Russia have amicable ties and continue their consultations on what is happening in the region.
Cultural Heritage

Excavations uncover ancient gate in Persepolis

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Archeologists have discovered an ancient gate in Persepolis in Tale-Ajori.
Hard News

China praises Iran’s efforts to facilitate nuclear deal

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China’s foreign minister has said what Iran has done in the course of nuclear talks to help ink a final deal with P5+1 is praiseworthy.
Religion

A distorted Koranic application appears in Apple and Samsung app stores

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A distorted Koranic application in the app stores of Apple and Samsung draws Muslim anger.
Art

Culture minister condoles with nation on demise of pop singer

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Ali Jannati has extended his heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Iranian pop singer Morteza Pasha’ie.
Cultural Heritage

Iran plans to offer Alamut Fortress to UNESCO

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Iran is planning to apply for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the Alamut Castle.
Hard News

Iranian researchers develop anti-cancer nano-drug

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Iranian researchers have developed a nano-drug which uses artificial biocompatible and biodegradable polymers to fight cancer.
Hard News

Iran: Any nuclear deal should lift sanctions entirely

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The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said that conclusion of a final nuclear agreement will be a strong possibility if the other side takes a logical, non-political approach.
Foreign Policy

Iranian president, Omani foreign minister meet in Tehran

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The visiting Omani foreign minister has met with Iranian officials to discuss bilateral ties and ways to tackle extremism in the region.
Economy

Iran’s economy is in for a big shock: Economist

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An Iranian economist says a recent drop in oil prices will probably take a toll on Iran’s economy, complicating government efforts to draft a spending package.
Art

Tehran bids tearful farewell to pop singer Morteza Pashaei

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A big, tearful funeral procession is held in Tehran for the famed Iranian musician, composer and pop singer, Morteza Pashaei.
Crisis

ISIL militant beheads US aid worker

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The ISIL terrorist group has released a video apparently showing the beheading of US aid worker Peter Kassig by a Takfiri militant.
Energy

Oil Minister: Iran has tools to minimize damage by drop in oil prices

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Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says although Iran has been affected by a recent drop in oil prices, it does have the tools to cushion the damage.
Middle East

Turkish architects urge Pope not to visit Erdogan’s palace

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Turkish architects have asked Pope Francis not to legitimize what they call the illegal construction of the presidential palace by setting foot in Erdogan’s contentious palace.
Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 16

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 35 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Hard News

VP Underlines Respect for All Faiths in Iran

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Vice-President for Legal Affairs Elham Aminzadeh underscored that Iran treats people of different religions with respect.
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