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Tehran to Host French Film Week

“The French Film Week” will be held in Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts (TMoCA) from April 26 to May 1.

“Evil of Terror Will Come Back to Haunt its Sponsors”

The West’s backing for terror groups will backfire and finally boomerang on supporters of terrorists.

Dialogue, Moderation Cure Many Ills of Modern World: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that dialogue and moderation are twin remedies for many ills of our times.

Armenians in Iran Hold Protest Rally to Mark 1915 Genocide

Hundreds of Iranian-Armenians marked the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire at Saint Sarkis Cathedral and then the Turkish embassy in Tehran.

Saudi Arabia Elected to UN Women’s Rights Commission

Saudi Arabia, which is internationally known as a violator of women’s rights, has been elected to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Iranian FM Meets Greek PM, Chinese FM in Athens

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Greece to attend the Ancient Civilizations Forum, held separate meetings with Greek prime minister and China’s foreign minister.

Security Tight as French Voters Start Casting Ballots

Security is tight in all French cities as voters began casting ballots for the presidential election Sunday in a tense first-round poll that's seen as a test for the spread of populism around the world.

Pakistan’s Security Very Important to Iran: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a meeting with Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq underlined that Iran attaches importance to security in the neighboring country.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack on Afghanistan Army Base

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly denounced a suicide attack on a military base in Afghanistan, which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Erdogan to Toughen Anti-Iran Stances: Report

Erdogan may ratchet up his anti-Iran rhetoric and try to counter Tehran’s interests in the Middle East following his victory in the recent referendum, an Iranian newspaper reports.

Iran, Europe Cooperating on 230 Joint Research Projects

Iranian science minister says the country is currently implementing 230 joint research projects in cooperation with European countries thanks to the improved international relations following the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Retired Pakistani General in Riyadh to Lead Saudi Coalition

Pakistan's former army chief GeneralRaheel Sharif left for Riyadh on Fridayto take charge of a Saudi-led military bloc after getting the Pakistani government's approval.

Iran FM to Attend Forum of Ancient Civilizations in Athens

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will start a two-day visit to Greece on Sunday to take part in the International Forum of Ancient Civilizations due to be held on Monday.

Tajikistan Opposed to Iran’s Full SCO Membership

While Russia has repeatedly backed Iran’s full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), some other members, particularly Tajikistan, seem to be opposed to the accession.

Iranian Nationals in Britain Reject Rumours of Bank Account Closure

A number of Iranian nationals living in Britain have rejected the reports about the closure of their accounts in UK banks, expressing concern over the spread of such rumours which can tarnish their reputation and lead to the creation of growing distrust towards them.

140 Killed in Taliban’s Attack on Afghanistan Army Base

Afghanistan’s government says over 140 have lost their lives following Taliban terrorists’ assault on an army base in the northern Balkh province.

500kg Egyptian Loses Half Her Weight after Surgery in India

The “world’s heaviest woman”, a 500-kg Egyptian, has lost half her weight in the two months she’s been in India for treatment, doctors said.

Iran Hopes Astana Process Would End Syria Crisis

In a communique released at the end of an expert meeting on the Syrian crisis held in Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed the hope that the Astana Process would put an end to the Syrian conflict as soon as possible.

US Envoy Wants to Shift UNSC Session’s Focus from Israel to Iran

The United States’ Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley will try to use the US rotating presidency of the UNSC and turn the spotlight of a Thursday meeting from Israel to Iran, according to media reports.

Iranian Lawmaker Blasts UAE Police Chief’s Comments

A lawmaker censured the recent hostile remarks of a UAE official meant to provoke disputes among Iran’s ethnic Kurds, noting that such comments are the result of blind adherence to the US policies on the Middle East.

Wahhabi Terrorists Using US-Made Weapons for Crimes: Iran DM

Iranian Defence Minister lashed out at the US for its historical record of military intervention and war crimes in different parts of the world, stressing that the US-made weapons are currently used by radical Wahhabi terrorists in their crimes.

Erdogan Becomes Dictator by Climbing up Ladder of Democracy!

A commentator says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who secured sweeping powers in the country’s recent referendum, is moving towards dictatorship via democracy.

Children of Syria’s Foua, Kefraya Not Attractive to World Media

Western media run coverage of deadly attacks in Syria only when they can make political capital out of the incidents, and play down the massacres which do not serve their interests.

Bus Accident in North India Kills at Least 44

At least 44 have lost their lives after a bus carrying over 50 passengers fell into a river in northern India, according to media reports.

Iranian FM, Kyrgyz President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iran’s foreign minister and Kyrgyzstan’s president explored the avenues for promoting bilateral relations in a meeting held in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek on Wednesday.

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