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Iran’s Shot-Putter Rajabi Wins Silver at Asiad

Leila Rajabi, an Iranian female athlete, wins a silver medal in the shot put final in the 2014 Asian Games.

From the fight against Ebola to the war on ISIL

While world is concerned with an Ebola outbreak and the threat of ISIL, the destructive impact of sanctions on the healthcare of Iranians persists.

A self-giving boy secretly donates kidney to his mom

A young man donates his kidney to save his mom.

A couple’s married life gets off to a road start

An Iranian couple starts their married life in a truck cab.

Iran researchers design stress calculator

Iranian researchers have developed a device in the form of a bracelet, which can be used to calculate and register the amount of people’s stress.

Aftabe, an Iranian app downloaded 1.5 million times and counting

Iranian software engineers develop a popular app with a very strange name.

Iranian Wushu Athlete Wins Bronze Medal in Asian Games

Iranian Wushu athlete wins bronze in 2014 Asian Games in South Korea.

Iranian Women Win Gold, Silver in Incheon Asian Games

Iranian female athletes win the country's first medals in the Asian Games.

Middle East wars exacerbate environmental problems: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says political conflicts and wars in the Middle East have hindered efforts made to reach agreements on resolving environmental problems in the region.

An invitation to a serious life

The story of how an Iranian woman has scaled the corporate and social ladder.

Iran finish 6th in FIVB World Championships

Iran lose to Russia in the 5th place showdown in the FIVB World Championships.

Wildlife ambulance service launched in Sistan and Baluchestan

The environment department launches a wildlife ambulance service in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran’s lose to Germany in three sets at FIVB World Championships

A 3-0 loss to Germany in the FIVB World Championship dents Iran’s hopes of advancing to the semifinals.

Meager share of medical tourism in overall tourism profits

An expert says given the country’s medical potential Iranian officials should do more to secure the inflow of cash via medical tourists.

Iranian nomads get together for an annual festival

A photo gallery of the 4th Iranian Nomad Festival in Isfahan.

Pope Francis is an IS target: Iraqi ambassador to Vatican

An Iraqi diplomat says an attempt on Pope Francis’ life by ISIL is likely.

Ironically, Iran sanctions result in a roaring $2 billion trade in apps!

Stores fill the app void left by Google and Apple on the Iranian cell phone market.

Iran defeat Serbia to advance to round 3 of Volleyball World Championships

Iran’s national volleyball team secure a place among the last six teams in the FIVB World Championship in Poland.

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team crowned world champions for 1st time

Iranian wrestlers finish first for the first time in the 2014 Greco-Roman World Wrestling Championships.

Iran volleyball team lose to hosts Poland but remain hopeful to advance

Despite a loss to Poland, Iranian national volleyball team can still advance to the next round of FIVB World Championships.

Iran secures 2nd win in round two of FIVB Volleyball World Championships

Iran’s volleyball squad defeats Argentina in straight sets in the second round of the FIVB world games.

Iran beat Australia in second round of FIVB World Championships

Iran’s campaign for volleyball glory gets off to a winning start in round two of FIVB World Championships in Poland.

Bringing the last order under control

In this day and age, a busy lifestyle has got people so immersed in their daily lives that they are neglectful of people around them, especially the world-weary ones who are one step away from committing suicide.

All we think about is winning

The Serbian coach of the Iranian volleyball team says his players are in the FIVB World Championships only to win.

Iran wins three medals in World Wrestling Championships

Iranian wrestlers bag two bronze and one silver in World Wrestling Championships in Tashkent.

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