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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.
IFP Exclusive

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.
Art

Two Art Expositions Underway in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The 5th edition of Sculpture Biennial for Urban Space, and the 4th International Art Festival of Resistance are being held in Tehran.
Crisis

Christians in Northern Iraq Celebrate First Christmas after ISIS Pushback

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A few hundred Iraqi Christians flocked on Saturday to Bartella, a northern town recently retaken from the ISIS terrorist group, to celebrate Christmas for the first time since 2013.
Foreign Policy

Iranian MPs Condemn US Allegations about General Soleimani’s Presence in Syria

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Outraged by its failure in Aleppo, Washington claims that Iranian commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, has violated the nuclear deal by travelling to Syria.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Top Officer Congratulates Christian Counterparts on Christmas, New Year

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Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri in separate messages congratulated his Christian counterparts on the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ and the beginning of the new Christian year.
Americas

Interrogator of Saddam Hussein Reveals Untold Stories about Iraqi Dictator

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John Nixon, the first CIA officer to interrogate Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after his capture in December 2003, has revealed shocking facts about the deposed Iraqi leader that raise new questions about why the United States bothered to invade Iraq to oust him from power.
Crisis

Senior Member of Turkish Ruling Party Killed in Armed Attack

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Yılmaz Bulut, a senior member of Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP), has lost his life in an armed attack in Çankaya, near the Turkish capital of Ankara.
Foreign Policy

Iranian MP: US May Have Been behind Russian Envoy Assassination

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Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said it is likely that Washington was involved in the recent assassination of the Russian envoy in the Turkish capital.
Foreign Policy

Israeli-Saudi Plots for Insecurity in Iran Foiled: IRGC Chief

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Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari lashed out at the Israeli and Saudi regimes for their attempts to incite insecurity in Iran, saying the Islamic Republic has thwarted all of those plots.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 24

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 22 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Views

Effective Terror Fight Sole Solution to Mideast Crises: Iran Diplomat

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A senior Iranian official says the ongoing crises in the Middle East region can only be solved through an effective and all-out campaign against terrorism and extremism.
Energy

Iran Should Boost Export of Oil Products Rather than Crude Oil: Rafsanjani

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Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani says the export of oil products should be increased.
IFP Exclusive

Damascus Water Supply Cut after Being Polluted by Militants

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The water supply of Syrian capital has been cut for a few days after being polluted by militants.
IFP Exclusive

Iran Starts Winter with Heavy Snow

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In the first days of winter, several Iranian provinces were covered with snow, and many schools were shut down in such provinces as Ardabil, East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Kordestan in Northwestern and Western Iran.
IFP Coverage

US Refuses to Veto Anti-Israel Resolution in UNSC

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In a stunning departure from its policy over the last eight years, the Obama administration abstained from voting on a United Nations Security Council resolution Friday, allowing a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction to be adopted.
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