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Sharp Rise in Number of Foreign Media Covering Iran’s Beauties

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The presence of foreign media in Iran for preparing reports and documentaries about the country’s tourist attractions has seen a considerable rise since the landmark nuclear deal with major world powers in July 2015.
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Astana Talks to Wait for Syrian Opposition to Arrive

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The Syria peace talks in Astana, Kazakhstan, were postponed to Thursday after the Syrian armed opposition announced they would participate in the third round of the talks.
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Iran’s Persepolis Defeated by Qatar’s Al Rayyan in ACL

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Iranian professional football club Persepolis suffered a 3-1 defeat to Al Rayyan of Qatar in the 2017 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.
Urban

Plaza Opened in Heart of Square in Central Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh -
In a ceremony attended by Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the plaza of Valiasr Square was unveiled. The square is one of the major...
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Islamic Virtual Network Needed to Counter West’s Cyber Colonialism

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An Iranian academic underlined the need for a virtual network for Muslims as a countermeasure against the cyber colonialism of the West.
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Iranians Running ‘No to Road Accidents’ Campaign

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Under a campaign titled ‘No to Road Accidents’, Iranian people are coming together to reduce the high number of road accidents ahead of Nowruz holidays.
Lifestyle

Iranian People Warned against Use of Dangerous Firecrackers

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Head coach of a popular Iranian football club has advised people to take necessary precautions on Chaharshanbeh Soori, a fire festival held on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar year, and do their best have a good time instead of endangering their lives.
Custom

‘Nowruz Khani’, Tradition to Show Gratitude towards Spring’s Arrival

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Every year, a couple of weeks before the arrival of spring, traditional singers known as Nowruz Khans herald the arrival of spring in the villages of northern Iran by singing and playing their instruments.
Media Wire

Iran’s Population Increases to Nearly 80m: National Census

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The findings of the recent National Population and Housing Census show Iran's population is over 79.92 million, which is about 4.77 million more compared to the previous figure registered by the census conducted in the Iranian year 1390
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Iran’s President Writes Letter to Emir of Kuwait

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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has sent a letter to Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, a report said
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Iranian Charity Brings Smile to Faces of Immigrant Family

Fatemeh Askarieh -
An Iranian charitable NGO provides help for a disadvantaged Pakistani immigrant family residing in southern Tehran.
Media Wire

Iranian Filmmaker Wins Best Director Award in Canada

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Iranian filmmaker Narges Abyar was selected as the best director at the 12th Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWIFF).
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 14

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IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Iran’s Cinema in Grief over Death of Influential Figure

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Ali Moallem, an influential and educated film producer, critic, publisher and managing director and editor-in-chief of Donya-ye Tasvir (Picture World) magazine, passed away on Monday at the age of 54.
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Top EU Court Allows Employers to Ban Muslim Headscarf

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The European Union’s top court ruled that EU companies have the right to ban employees from wearing religious or political symbols, such as the Islamic headscarf.
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Iranian Teams Defeat Uzbek Rivals in AFC Champions League

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Iranian professional football clubs Esteghlal Tehran and Zob Ahan Esfahan beat their rivals from Uzbekistan on Monday in the latest round of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League
Media Wire

Iran’s Leader Endorses Conditions for Pardoning Prisoners

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei endorsed a set of conditions and regulations for pardoning or commuting prison terms of convicts sentenced by various Iranian courts.
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Reformists Choose Rouhani as Candidate for Iran Presidential Votes

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Iranian reformists officially announced that Hassan Rouhani, the incumbent Iranian president, will be their candidate in the upcoming presidential election due to be held in May.
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Art of Making Iran’s Traditional Soap Registered Nationally

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An Iranian cultural official announced that the art of making the traditional soap of Maragheh, a city in northwestern Iran, has been registered in the list of Iran's national intangible cultural heritage items.
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The Only Ski Resort in Semi-Dry Eastern Iran

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While most ski resorts in Iran are located in northern and western parts, the mostly dry and semi-dry provinces in the east are also home to one ski resort.
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Iranian Delegation in Astana for Fresh Round of Syria Talks

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Ministry Hossein Jaberi Ansari is heading Iran’s diplomatic delegation in the third round of negotiations in Astana, Kazakhstan, between the Syrian government and the rebel groups in pursuit of peace in the Arab country.
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UN Says Violence against Syrian Children Hits Rock Bottom in 2016

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The previous year was the worst year for Syria’s children in terms of violence in the war-ravaged country, the UN's children's agency said Monday as the conflict nears its seventh year.
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 13

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

DM Hails Iran’s Advanced Homegrown Tank

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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan praised the country's state-of-the-art tank dubbed “Karrar”, saying that the domestically-manufactured tank is a clear sign of the high capability and creativity of the Defense Ministry’s experts.
Media Wire

Working Women in Iran Can Receive Paid Leave for Adopting Kids

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working women who adopt children under the age of three are now entitled to 84 days of paid leave, the Ministry of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare said in a new directive.
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