President Rouhani is to bring down the curtain on illegal wiretaps
To safeguard civic rights, the recent bill presented to parliament by President Rouhani seeks to end unlawful intelligence gathering on members of the public.
Park rangers give an injured wild goat life-saving stitches
If it weren’t for the swift action of people and environment officials, the animal would have definitely died from its injuries.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 22
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy. Tuesday is a public holiday in Iran, our next Look at Iranian newspaper front pages will appear on our website on Wednesday.
Twin sisters, joined at heart and liver, are born in Shiraz (photos)
The conjoined twins should live stuck together for at least a year before they can live two separate lives.
There is no place for subverters in society
Former President Mohammad Khatami has told student groups that subversive elements have no place in society and anybody who honors the Constitution is an Iranian citizen irrespective of their beliefs.
Iran to offer free education services to Afghan children
The government of President Rouhani is trying to implement a plan which highlights equal treatment of Iranian and Afghan students.
Mistreatment of Afghan nationals by police is totally unacceptable: Official
After the release of a video featuring police mistreatment of a group of Afghan nationals, the Iranian top law enforcement officer ordered a full investigation.
Persian leopard hunter ends up in jail; 42 months behind bars
The man who illegally hunted the Persian leopard landed up in jail for killing the big cat, damaging the environment and carrying an unlicensed weapon.
Iran’s changed flight routes benefit neighboring countries
Foreign companies are willing to sell their air navigation products to Iran following nuclear talks between Tehran and P5+1.
International researchers begin to document evidence about the emergence of modern humans in Iran
The key objective of the 5-year archeological project in Kaldar Cave is to develop an understanding of the global position of this region in Paleolithic studies.
Iranian scientific achievements unveiled during National Research Week
Over 350 Iranian research centers from different science and technology parks and knowledge-based firms presented their latest achievements in a Tehran exhibition.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 20
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iranian police seize 450 tons of illicit drugs in eight months
The police chief said the launch of an anti-theft center has seen the number of thefts drop dramatically across the nation.
Traditional art of matting in Iran in photos
People in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, weave mats or wicker mats by palm leaf fibers.
Media in captivity
The Turkish government has arrested 150 journalists; in response to bitter condemnations, President Erdogan says the arrests are Turkey’s business.
‘Crackdown on Corruption Possible through Transparency’
The deputy culture minister says the new law on freedom of information is expected to revolutionize the way the state interacts with citizens.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 18
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Carnage of 135 children; reprisal against the Pakistani army, Taliban-style
In a reprisal attack, Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan have carried out their threat against the Pakistani army and slaughtered a large number of defenseless students in Peshawar.
Small incidents on the sidelines of a big event
According to vital records, the holy city of Karbala witnessed more than 700 births and up to 154 deaths during Arba’een ceremonies.
Backgammon dug out from 15-century-old dates storage depot
Tal Ghale Seyfabad in the southern city of Kazerun was a trade and economic center in the Sassanid era.
Western sanctions against Iran contradict human rights
The secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council says Iranians put their weight behind President Rouhani’s government regardless of the result of nuclear talks with P5+1.
Executive instructions adopted to promote the security of foreign tourists
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has voted for executive instructions aimed at beefing up security for foreign tourists.
Autumn in Iran’s North Khorasan Province in photos
Beautiful scenes of autumn in North Khorasan Province in northeastern Iran.
Gross reproduction rate has seen a fall in Iran
Low rates of fertility and gross reproduction have become Iran’s demographic challenges; Iran is second among Islamic nations with the lowest fertility rate.
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 17
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.