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Art

Winners of Fajr Int’l Theatre Festival Announced

IFP Editorial Staff -
The 35th edition of Fajr International Theatre Festival, Iran’s most prestigious theatre event, has announced its winners.
Foreign Policy

President Rouhani Calls for Global Cooperation against Terror

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underscored Tehran’s resolve to fight terrorism in the region, but at the same time urged global cooperation against the inauspicious phenomenon.
Europe

France’s Support for MKO Terrorists Sends Unfriendly Message to Iran

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A top Iranian official criticized France for its support for the anti-Iran terrorist Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO), stressing the need to fight any type of terrorism with full force.
Foreign Policy

Missile Test Is Iran’s Absolute Defensive Right

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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman referred to missile tests as one of #Iran's “inalienable and absolute” rights in order to defend its security and national interests, and stressed that no country or international body can have any say in this regard.
Foreign Policy

France Showing Strong Support for Enhancing Its Ties with Iran

IFP Media Wire -
France is using a visit to Tehran by its Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault to show its support for the expansion of economic relations with Iran in the face of growing tensions resulting from what many see as the unfolding anti-Iran approach by US President Donald Trump.
Americas

Airbnb Praises Iran’s Beauty, Lauds Iranians’ Hospitality

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While US President Donald Trump has banned Iranian citizens from entering the US, the well-known home-sharing company Airbnb has lauded Iran’s beauty and Iranian people’s hospitality, pledging support for the travellers harmed by Trump’s visa ban.
Healthcare

Retired Teacher’s Body Organs Donated after his Brain Death

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The family of a 64-year-old retired teacher gave their consent to transplant his body organs after his brain death in southwestern Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iran and Luxembourg Plan to Remove Visa Restrictions for Travellers

IFP Media Wire -
A senior official with the Iran-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Iralux) said Tehran and Luxembourg City plan to take measures to facilitate the issuance of visas for the two countries’ travelers.
Americas

Iraqi Parliament Bans American Citizens’ Entry for 90 Days

IFP Editorial Staff -
The Iraqi parliament has approved a "reciprocity measure" after US President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily banning citizens from Iraq and six other Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.
Agriculture

Iranian President Opens Mideast’s Largest Grain Refinery

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In a Tuesday visit to Alborz Province, President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated ‘Zar Grain Refinery’ as the largest of its kind in the Middles East and the first one in Iran.
Foreign Policy

Nuclear Deal to Be Implemented Even without US: Iranian MP

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An Iranian lawmaker says Iran nuclear deal is a binding agreement and a UNSC resolution, and all parties to it are obliged to fulfil their commitments under the deal no matter what approach the US adopts.
Iran in Pictures

Ancient Festival of Sadeh in Southern Iran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian Zoroastrians, and even some non-Zoroastrian Iranians, annually celebrate Sadeh, an ancient Iranian festival that takes place 50 days before Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
Americas

“American Dream” Is Merely a Dream: Iranian Artist

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A well-known Iranian pop singer has protested against Trump’s racist decisions, particularly his executive order that bans the citizens of several Muslim countries, including Iran, from entering the US.
Art

Iranian Art and Culture Put on Display in Belarusian Capital

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Over 100 artworks have been put on display in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, as part of the Iranian Art Exhibition that opened in the art gallery of University of Culture in Minsk on 30 January.
Environment

Recovery of Iran’s Shrinking Lake Urmia on Track despite Setbacks

IFP Media Wire -
The 10% decrease in precipitation within Urmia's catchment area during the current water year (started Sept. 22) compared to the previous year has hindered the lake's restoration.
Foreign Policy

IRGC General Slams British PM’s Remarks against Iran

IFP Media Wire -
A top official of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) slammed as “a political mistake” British Prime Minister Theresa May’s new comments against Iran, saying Britain seeks to create tension in the Middle East.
Americas

Conservative Figure Calls for Iran President’s Stronger Reaction to Trump

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An Iranian conservative figure has asked Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani to give a stronger response to US President’s rudeness and impoliteness towards Iranian nationals.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 31

IFP Editorial Staff -
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 26 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Europe

France to Double Number of Visas Issued for Iranians: FM

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During his ongoing visit to Tehran, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault declared his country will double the visas available for Iranians in 2017, in what appears to be a response to US President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban which has targeted several Muslim countries including Iran.
Local

Iran Starts Celebrating 1979 Islamic Revolution’s Anniversary

IFP Media Wire -
Ten-Day Dawn celebrations have kicked off across Iran, marking the run-up to the 38th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which put an end to the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in the country.
Africa

Nigerian Man Dies at 93, Leaves His 130 Wives Alone

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A Nigerian man, who used to be a Muslim preacher, has died at the age of 93 with at least 130 wives.
Foreign Policy

Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack on Mosque in Quebec

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi condemned a shooting attack at a Quebec City mosque in which six people were killed and eight were wounded.
IFP Exclusive

Heroic Firefighters Laid to Rest after Funeral Ceremony Attended by Thousands

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A funeral ceremony for 16 Iranian firefighters, who lost their lives battling a massive blaze that recently ruined a high-rise in downtown Tehran, was held in the capital city’s Grand Mosalla on Monday. The self-less firemen were later laid to rest as thousands escorted them to the cemetery.
Foreign Policy

Conservative Paper Calls for Rouhani Government’s Reaction to “Disgraceful French Diplomacy”

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault is due to arrive in Iran on Monday, January 30, as his countries’ cruisers are simulating an attack on Iran in the Persian Gulf, under the command of the UK Royal navy and with US cooperation.
Africa

Zambian Woman Slammed for Marrying 92-Year-Old White Man

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A young Zambian woman named Charity Mumba has caused a storm on social media, after marrying a “wealthy” 92-year-old white South African man.
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