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Iran to Establish University in Syria’s Idlib

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Iran and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a branch of Islamic Azad University in the Syrian city of Idlib.
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Concept of “Moderate” Islam Originates in West: Turkey’s Erdogan

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for pledging to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”, saying the concept is a false one originated from the West.
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IRGC Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern Iran; Pilot Killed

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A Sukhoi-22 fighter jet belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has crashed in southern Iran near the city of Sarvestan, Fars Province.
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Iran’s Gondishapur University Inscribed as World Heritage Site

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The 1,750-year-old Academy of Gondishapur, also known as Jondishapur University,in the southern Iranian city of Dezful has been registered as a World Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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Several American Figures Attending Arba’een Pilgrimage

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This year a number of well-known Americans, including political and social personalities,have taken part in Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering, in Iraq.
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UNESCO to Register Iranian Polo, Kamancheh as Intangible Cultural Heritage

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UNESCO is to officially register an Iranian sport and a traditional Persian musical instrument on its list of intangible cultural heritage in a month’s time.
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Millions of Arba’een Pilgrims in Iraq on World’s Biggest Pilgrimage

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Every year, millions of Shiites go on Arba’een pilgrimage, a trek of at least 76 km, to commemorate the anniversary of the fortieth day after the martyrdom of the third Shiite Imam, Hussein ibn Ali (AS), in the Iraqi city of Karbala.
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Swedish National Speaks of Move to Get Imam Hussein Known Worldwide

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A Swedish national who serves food and drink to mourners heading to Karbala says Arba’een pilgrimage can help get Imam Hussein and his uprising known worldwide.
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Three American Rappers in Arba’een Pilgrimage

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Three African-American rap artists have participated in this year’s Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering annually held in Iraq.
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Iran Leader Lauds Arba’een Pilgrimage as Outstanding Event

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei applauded the growing enthusiasm for commemoration of Arbaeen, describing the magnificent pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala to mark Arbaeen as a major event bestowed by Almighty God.
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Pilgrims Visit Imam Khomeini’s House in Iraq’s Najaf

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The house of the late founder of Iran’s Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, in the Iraqi city of Najaf is one of the most visited places during Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering.
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Iran Unveils Carpet Woven for 2018 FIFA World Cup

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A rug woven by an Iranian artist, which is dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, has been unveiled in Iran.
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Former US Congresswoman in Iraq for Arba’een Walk

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A former American congresswoman, known for her anti-war stances, is in Iraq to attend the Arba’een walk, where she has to travel from Najaf to Karbala on foot.
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Iranian Cargo Ship Crashes into Island near Hong Kong

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An Iranian container ship has crashed into Magazine Island in south of Hong Kong and run aground on Sunday.
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Iran Protecting Arba’een Pilgrims with Missile, Radar Systems

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An Iranian air defence commander has announced that the flights passing Iran’s airspace during Arba’een would be closely observed using advanced radar systems.
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Iran’s Tourist Attractions: Tomb of Poet Saib Tabrizi

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The tomb of the Iranian poet Mohammad Ali ibn Mirza Abdul Rahim Tabrizi, known as Saib Tabrizi, in the central city of Isfahan has turned into a major tourist attraction.
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Iran Produces Nano-Absorbers to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission

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Iranian scientists from the Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) have managed to produce a new type of nano-absorbers highly capable of diminishing the emission of greenhouse gases.
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Tehran Engulfed with High-Rise Buildings

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In every corner of the Iranian capital, Tehran, citizens are faced with high-rise buildings within their sight. The more the urbanisation has increased, the more high-rise buildings have appeared in Tehran, particularly its northern districts.
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13 Iranian Firms to Participate in Germany’s Medica 2017

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Several Iranian knowledge-based companies will display their latest achievements in the pavilion of Iran’s Hi-Tech Products in Medica 2017, the world's leading trade fair for the medical industry, in Germany.
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Iran Uses Balloon to Provide Internet Access for Arba’een Pilgrims

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Iran has deployed a balloon in its border with Iraq as part of an unprecedented project to provide free Wi-Fi internet service for the Arba’een pilgrims.
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You Can Read Books When Standing in Bakery Line!

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A bakery in Iran’s central city of Arak has provided a small library inside the shop to keep its customers entertained by books.
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World’s Longest Dining Table Set for Arba’een Pilgrims

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The longest sufra (piece of cloth on which food is served) in the world has been spread by people from the southern Iraqi province of DhiQar to receive Arba’een pilgrims.
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Iran Develops Smart Robot for Underwater Research

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Iranian scientists from a knowledge-based company have managed to develop a smart robot for underwater research.
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US Sanctions Keep Iran from Attending Mobile World Congress

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US sanctions have prevented Iranian companies and individuals from attending the biggest international mobile phone event in Spain.
Media Wire

Iranian Woman Wins Gold at Asian Rock Climbing Cup

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Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been crowned as the champion of Asia Cup - Wanxianshan 2017 in China, and clinched a gold medal at the prestigious sports event.
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