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A distorted Koranic application appears in Apple and Samsung app stores

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

Culture minister condoles with nation on demise of pop singer

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

Iranian researchers develop anti-cancer nano-drug

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

Tehran bids tearful farewell to pop singer Morteza Pashaei

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

VP Underlines Respect for All Faiths in Iran

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

Iran is to offer healthcare services to Afghan refugees

Iran’s Health Ministry is tasked with providing Afghan immigrants with basic healthcare services.

One month in Mexico City; the women’s city

Mexico in the words of an Iranian filmmaker who traveled there to have her film screened at Guanajuato Film Festival.

Kids in Tehran go to museums to listen to tales, so the story goes

Seven museums in Tehran host cultural events in which the public, children and adults alike, are being told tales in what is meant to encourage people to develop book reading habits.

A research chair is to be set up in memory of late Mina Izadyar

At Dr. Mina Izadyar Scientific Festival, efforts of a number of Zoroastrian elites have been appreciated.

Iran’s Siamand Rahman has won IPC ‘Athlete of the Month’ vote

Iranian power-lifter Siamand Rahman has become October’s ‘Athlete of the Month’ in a vote carried out by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Shia Muslims hold rituals to mark Karbala tragedy

Millions of Shia Muslims around the world annually commemorate the great tragedy of Karbala with various forms of traditional ceremonies.

Germany welcomes environmental cooperation with Iran

Iran and Germany set the stage for closer environmental cooperation.

Iran develops first nano air freshener

An Iranian researcher develops a multi-function air freshener, which among other things, disinfects surfaces.

Some Tunisians pick Iranian names for their children

The positive light Prophet Muhammad cast of Iranians prompts some Tunisians to choose Iranian names for their children.

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.

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.

Iran Establishing Ebola Control Center

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

Isfahan is a model of peaceful coexistence among followers of divine faiths

The spiritual leader of the World Armenians says Isfahan is a fine example of how followers of divine religions can coexist peacefully.

Two brief reports on how the Iranian health sector is getting on

Medical services have improved both within and beyond Iranian borders and have become more affordable and higher in quality.

Health minister comments on victims of recent acid attacks

The Iranian health minister says government supports the victims of recent acid attacks in Isfahan.

A big haul of birds of prey was seized in Hormozgan Province

The environmental police in southern Iran have stopped bird traffickers from smuggling falcons from Pakistan to Persian Gulf countries.

Tehran plays host to seasonal flower show

Beautiful images of a seasonal flower show in Tehran.

Iranians produce anti-wrinkle cream from pomegranate extract

Iranian researchers have developed an anti-wrinkle cream that combines intense moisturizing with powerful defense against the sun’s harmful rays.

Christians in Isfahan celebrate the 350th anniversary of a famous church

A service is held in Isfahan to mark the 350th anniversary of a very old place of worship.

A sentence that should not be carried out

Top Shiite clerics in Iran speak up against the death sentence handed down by a Saudi court against Saudi cleric, Nimr al-Nimr.

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