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Ku Klux Klan Member Gets 30 Years Prison for His Plot to Kill World Muslims

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A self-proclaimed white supremacist convicted on charge of planning to use a “death ray” to kill Muslims and Barack Obama was sentenced to 30 years in prison, federal prosecutors in New York said.
Environment

Iranian Rural Population Is Decreasing

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The undesirable living conditions in Iranian villages, including drought, have forced villagers to gradually abandon rural areas, and this has resulted in a sharp decrease in population of villages, an Iranian official said.
Media Wire

Bahrain Regime Summons Top Cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim to Court

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Regime forces in Bahraini have handed a warrant to prominent cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim to appear in court, after clashing with supporters around his house.
Crisis

Photo of Iranian FM’s Bodyguard in Moscow Summit Goes Viral

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A photo of Iranian Foreign Minister’s bodyguard closely watching his Turkish counterpart has been widely covered in world media, particularly those of Turkey.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Parliament Should Respond to Tel Aviv’s Pan-Turkist Moves: Politician

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A former Iranian lawmaker says the Israeli regime is promoting separatism in the name of the World Azerbaijanis Congress (WAC).
Crisis

UN Envoy Welcomes Iran-Russia-Turkey Statement on Syria

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The United Nations’ Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura welcomed the joint statement of the tripartite meeting between Iran, Russia, and Turkey, saying that it is useful for resuming the inter-Syrian dialogue in Geneva in February.
Economy

After OPEC Deal, Iran Is Now Trying to Attract Foreign Investment

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Energy experts believe that Iran need to increase its cooperation with major oil companies if it wants to take better advantage of its recent victory in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) summit.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 23 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
IFP Exclusive

Iraqi Politician Blames Iran for Twin Bomb Attacks on Kurdish Party HQ in Erbil

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Two explosions on Tuesday night targeting the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDP-I) headquarters in Koya have killed at least seven people, and wounded several others.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Russia, Turkey Start Bid to Solve Syria Crisis Diplomatically: Zarif

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran, Russia and Turkey have started the process of finding a political solution to the Syria crisis.
Foreign Policy

Goodbye Tehran, Hello Yerevan: President Rouhani Starts Eurasian Tour

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday morning left Tehran for the Armenian capital of Yerevan, which is the first leg of his 3-nation Eurasian tour.
Crisis

Iran Censures Terrorist Attack in Berlin

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the recent terrorist attack in the German city of Berlin, stressing the importance of a "relentless and sincere" fight against terrorism.
Americas

At Least 29 Dead, Dozens Injured in Mexican Fireworks Blast

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Dozens are dead, and many more injured, after an explosion at San Pablito Market in Tultepec, Mexico.
Crisis

World Shows Mixed Reactions to Assassination of Russian Envoy to Turkey

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The Monday night assassination of Russian Ambassador to Ankara, Andrey Karlov, has been followed by diverse reactions in Western and Arab media, some of which are quite surprising.
Foreign Policy

Zarif: Iran, Russia Pioneers in Anti-Terror Fight

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Russia on an official visit, underlined that Tehran and Moscow have always led the way in the fight against terrorism.
Crisis

Iraqi People in Mosul Kill ISIS’ Mufti

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A Mufti affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group who had allowed the terrorists to shell the northern Iraqi city of Mosul was killed by the city’s residents.
Foreign Policy

Iran Cautions Nationals about Travel to Turkey

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Following the assassination Monday of Russia’s ambassador in Ankara and concerns about escalation of situation in Turkey, Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a travel warning on Tuesday, calling on Iranians to refrain from unnecessary travels to the neighboring country.
Crisis

Russian Diplomat Shot Dead in Moscow Hours after Assassination of Envoy in Ankara

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Hours after the murder of Russian ambassador to Turkey, a high ranking Russian diplomat was also found dead from gunshot wounds in Moscow.
Custom

Iranian People Preparing to Celebrate Longest Night of the Year

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The winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year or the longest night of the year, is known as ‘Yalda Night’ and is annually celebrated by Iranian people across the world based on an ancient tradition.
Foreign Policy

Iran Halts Consular Services in Turkey after Russia Envoy Assassination

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Iranian consulates in three Turkish cities offer no consular services on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced, after the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Ankara on Monday.
Foreign Policy

Iran Official Criticizes UN’s Aleppo Resolution

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A high-ranking Iranian security official says a recent United Nations Security Council resolution on the Syrian city of Aleppo is an attempt to pave the ground for the deployment of foreign intelligence officers to the city under the cover of UN observers.
IFP Coverage

Turkey to Name Street in Ankara after Assassinated Russian Envoy Karlov

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The street housing the Russian Embassy building in Ankara will be renamed after Andrey Karlov, who was assassinated on Dec. 19, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced.
Crisis

Turkish Police Arrest Family of Gunmen Who Killed Russian Envoy

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Turkish police have arrested the parents, relatives and flatmate of an off-duty police officer who assassinated the Russian ambassador in Ankara on Monday.
IFP Exclusive

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 20

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

Wedding Ceremonies of Iranian Turkmens

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Turkmen people of Iran, most of whom live in northeastern province of Golestan, observe special traditions in their wedding ceremonies.
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