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Books

Translation of The Role of Iranians in the History of World Civilization hits bookstores in the Egypt

Emad Askarieh - January 11, 2015

The publication of the book in Egypt amounts to admission by the Egyptian elite that the Iranians have played a key role in human civilization.

Music

Soul of late maestro Jalil Shahnaz is happy with performance of young musicians

Emad Askarieh - January 11, 2015

Many of the performances of the festival have drawn admiration from experts, creating fresh hopes that a promising future is awaiting Persian classical music.

Local

Mr. Rouhani, admit that you don’t know the US

IFP Editorial Staff - January 11, 2015

Dariush Sajjadi, a reformist blogger, challenges Rouhani’s call for a referendum, saying people’s direct vote will do little to make a breakthrough nuclear deal a reality.

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 11

Emad Askarieh - January 11, 2015

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Cinema

Muhammad, a giant step by Iranian cinema toward Muslim unity

Emad Askarieh - January 10, 2015

Muhammad, which will premiere at the 2015 Fajr Festival, is a cultural symbol of Muslim unity.

Middle East

King Abdullah is likely to pass away within three days: Saudi hospital officials

Emad Askarieh - January 10, 2015

A Saudi Twitter user who has proved reliable in the past says Saudi King Abdullah is likely to pass away within three days.

Local

Principlists eye convergence in preparation for victory in 10th legislative elections

Emad Askarieh - January 10, 2015

Principlists get together to examine ways of securing much-needed unity for parliamentary elections expected to be held in early 2016.

Architecture

Outstanding architectural projects of 2014

Emad Askarieh - January 10, 2015

Isfahan Dreamland Commercial Center, a project designed by Farshad Mehdizadeh and Raha Ashrafi, has been among winners at the 7th annual World Architecture Festival in Singapore.

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 10

Emad Askarieh - January 10, 2015

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday,January 10, 2015, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Crisis

Tehran Friday prayer leader condemns France’s terror attack

Emad Askarieh - January 9, 2015

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami condemned the deadly attack in France and said Islam does not approve of killing innocent people.

Education

Afghan media team visits refugees’ schools in Tehran

Emad Askarieh - January 8, 2015

A media delegation from neighboring Afghanistan has visited Tehran-based schools where the Afghan refugees and nationals receive educational training.

Religion

We need to get closer to religions through rationality

Emad Askarieh - January 8, 2015

Speaker Ali Larijani has said that the region direly needs to revive interfaith dialogue at a time when ignorant prejudice and improper attitudes have brought disgrace on nations.

Local

Points which we missed on ‘referendum’ proposal

Emad Askarieh - January 8, 2015

Mehdi Fazaeli has taken a look at the Constitution and the conditions in which it allows a referendum, stressing the inviolability of the Constitution.

Media

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 8

Emad Askarieh - January 8, 2015

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Middle East