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Crisis

Danish Members of ISIS Still Receiving Welfare Payments[:fa]Danish Members of ISIS Still Receiving Wellfare Payments

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At least 36 people who have left Denmark to fight for the ISIS terrorist group in Syria have received unemployment benefits, media reports said.
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Iran’s Proposal for Muslim Women’s Singlet Accepted by United World Wrestling

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The United World Wrestling has accepted the proposal submitted by Iran’s Wrestling Federation about a new style for female wrestlers.
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Christians in Liberated Aleppo Celebrate Christmas under Giant Tree (+Video)

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Christians in Syria’s Aleppo celebrated under a giant Christmas tree lit up for the first time in five years, hailing what many described as the return of peace to a city that came back under full government control last week.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 26

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 21 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Media Wire

Iran Kicks Off Large-Scale Air Defence Drill

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The Iranian Air Defense started a massive exercise in the country’s southern regions on Monday morning, involving more than 17,000 military forces.
Economy

Iran Has Exported over $31bn of Non-Oil Products in 9 Months

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has exported more than $31 billion worth of non-oil goods during the first nine months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 20, 2016, official customs data showed.
Foreign Policy

Spokesman Congratulates Iranian Christians on Christmas, New Year

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi congratulated the country’s Christian community on the occasion of Christmas and the new Gregorian calendar year.
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Iran, an Oasis of Peace Where Christians Are Living in Full Security: Archbishop of Tehran

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The Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Tehran Ramzi Garmou hailed Iran’s peace and security in a region engulfed by war and insecurity, saying that Christians have a peaceful life in the country.
Cultural Heritage

Efforts to Prevent Demolition of a Villa in Tehran Designed by Gio Ponti

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A petition has been drawn up to save Namazee Villa, a villa in northern Tehran designed by well-known Italian architect Gio Ponti in late 1950s, which is to be demolished and replaced by a five-star hotel. Meanwhile, Ponti’s grandson has also decided to visit Tehran to prevent the demolition.
Foreign Policy

Iran Offers Condolences to Russia over Deadly Plane Crash

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry offered condolences to Russia over a military plane crash that killed all 92 people on board on Sunday morning.
Economy

Iranian Banks Authorized to Sell Dollars at Free Rates

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The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says it has authorized banks to deal in foreign exchange trading at a free-market rate – a move which is expected to help control the rising rates of the dollar.
Foreign Policy

US Had an Eye on Iran When Starting Its Interference in Syria: IRGC General

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A senior Iranian commander says the United States started interfering in Syria as a first stage in a chain of successive inroads in the Middle East, with its sights set on the Islamic Republic as the final destination.
Iran in Pictures

Christians in Tehran Go Shopping on Christmas

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There are a number of streets and neighbourhoods in the Iranian capital where Christians, mostly Armenians and Assyrians, are in the majority. Christians, and even Muslims, annually go shopping on these streets ahead of new Christian year.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s FM Wishes Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message wished a happy Christmas for Christian people in the world and a peaceful 2017.
Crisis

Huge Bomb Left over from WWII Forces Mass Christmas Evacuation in German City

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Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Germany’s Augsburg after a 1.8-tonne bomb was discovered and is being defused.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 25

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 21 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Americas

CIA Chief Admits US Role in Syrian Bloodshed

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The head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has admitted responsibility in the bloodshed in Syria while wishing that the US could have prevented the defeat of militants in Aleppo by Syrian forces.
Asia

Christmas Celebrations Banned in Brunei

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The sultanate of Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas, the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, and those who violate the law may be jailed for up to 5 years.
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Russian Plane Crashes in Black Sea with 92 People on Board

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Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said Sunday that a total of 92 people were on board of a Tu-154 plane that crashed in the Black Sea.
Foreign Policy

Iranian President Congratulates Pope, World Christians on Christmas

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered his congratulation to Pope Francis and world leaders on Christmas and the new Christian year, expressing hope that the world would see peace and justice in 2018.
Foreign Policy

Iran Welcomes UNSC Resolution against Illegal Israeli Settlements

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman hailed a UN Security Council resolution demanding the halt of settlement activity by Israel on occupied Palestinian territories, saying Iran welcomes any initiative that protects the rights of the Palestinian nation.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia Presidents on Phone for 3rd Time in Month, Discuss Terrorism

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The presidents of Iran and Russia have discussed the avenues for the continuation of cooperation between the two countries on the crisis in Syria and the fight against international terrorism.
Custom

Preparing Qavout: An Ancient Winter Custom in Northwestern Iran

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Women in Ardabil province, northwestern Iran, prepare Qavout, a kind of food product made of several nuts, in early winter based on an ancient tradition.
Asia

Story of Afghan Woman Who Went from Refugee to Military Pilot

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This is what happened to Safia Ferozi, the second Afghan female pilot, who was a refugee during her childhood.
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Iran and Syria Strengthen Their Academic Cooperation

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In a recent meeting between a Syrian academic delegation and an Iranian official, the two sides talked about joint academic plans for the future.
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