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Iranian Books to Be Presented at Frankfurt Book Fair 2014

A number of Iranian publishers and literary associations are slated to participate in the 66th edition of Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 in Germany.

Egypt asks Iran to back its ceasefire plan to end Gaza war

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has called on Iran to back its ceasefire plan to end Gaza war between Hamas and Israel, which has so far left more than 300 people dead, including children, in the Gaza Strip.

Iran Defines Six-Point Gas Development Plan

Iran has defined a six-point plan for the gas sector under the country’s sixth five-year economic development plan which starts in March 2015, director for planning of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said.

Iran FM urges Egypt to open Rafah border crossing

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on Egypt to open the Rafah border crossing at least for humanitarian aid, particularly for the transfer and treatment of wounded Palestinians in Gaza.

Human Rights Watch: ISIL killing, expelling Iraq religious minorities

Human Rights Watch has warned that ISIL Takfiris kill or expel all religious minorities from the northern Iraqi city of Mosul and its surroundings.

Iran anti-war photos exhibited in French museum

Iranian photographer Gohar Dashti’s works have been showcased at the anti-war photo exhibition in France.

World’s Muslims celebrate ‘Laylat al-Qadr’

Many Muslims across the world have marked ‘Night of Destiny’ or ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ when the holy Qur’an was first revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Iran nuclear talks extended for 4 months

Iran and the Sextet of world powers have agreed on the extension of talks on Tehran’s nuclear energy program until November 24.

ICHHTO introduces Tabriz and Yazd as Iranian creative cities to OIC

Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) has introduced Tabriz in northwest Iran and Yazd in central Iran as iranian creative cities to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), said a senior official of ICHHTO.

Iran Volleyball President Dedicates Victory over Brazil to Gaza People

President of Iran Volleyball Federation Mohammad Reza Davarzani dedicated victory over Brazil and advancing to the FIVB World League Final Four to people of the Gaza Strip.

2014 Volleyball World League: Iran Beat Brazil 3-1 to Advance to Semifinals

Iran thrashed Brazil in their second match in the final round of the FIVB 2014 Men's Volleyball World League group matches in Italy on Friday and bought a ticket for the semifinals as the top team of Group 1.

World Travel Website Awards Hafez Historical Structure

The world’s largest travel website TRIPADVISOR has hailed the historical mausoleum of ancient Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz.

The 10th edition of Dowlatabadi’s three-volume novel released

The 10th edition of ‘Passed Times of the Elderly’ a three-volume novel by the leading Iranian writer Mahmoud Dowlatabadi was published by Nashr-e Cheshmeh Publication institute.

Bushehr Exports Up 10% in Value

The southern province of Bushehr exported 2.049 billion dollars worth of non-oil Commodities during the first quarter of the current calendar year which started on March 21.

Americans want US to work with Iran against ISIL, poll

A NEW poll has shown that the majority of Americans say the US should seek to work with Iran to help the Iraqi government beat back the ISIL militants.

Iran’s 3-month carpet exports rise 23%

Iran exported 1000 tons of hand-made carpets in spring 2014, a 23 percent growth in weight compared to spring 2013, the acting director of Iran's National Carpet Center said on Wednesday.

Zionists to use US Weapons Arsenal If Needed

Should the occupying regime of Israel find itself low on ammunition, it can tap into a stockpile of a billion dollars worth of US weapons arsenal stored in Occupied Territories by the United States for emergencies. So far, the Zionist regime has not requested access to the stockpile during the current assault on Gaza.

Iran makes nanoabsorbent for determining sulfonamide

Researchers of Islamic Azad University’s Shahr-e Rey Branch have produced a nanoabsorbent for determining sulfonamide in chicken by using a magnetic polymer.

Iran sanctions cost US economy $175bn: NIAC

The US sanctions against Iran have cost Washington as much as USD 175 billion dollars in losses for not doing business with the Islamic Republic, a Washington-based think-tank has found.

Was it all pie in the sky?

A report on the promises candidate Rouhani made on the campaign trail and how successful he has been in fulfilling those pledges during his almost one-year-old presidency.

Worldwide protests against Israeli crimes in Gaza

People around the world have participated in protest rallies to condemn the Israeli deadly aggression against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Government seeks to inject calm into media activities: deputy culture minister

Appointment of a journalist as deputy culture minister creates an opportunity for media to act with more self-confidence in keeping with the standards of professional journalism.

Audio Library Opens in Zahedan

An audio library has opened in Zahedan to offer educational services to children with visual impairment.

Oldest Iranologist alive commemorated

A statue of Manuchehr Sotudeh, the oldest Iranologist alive, has been unveiled at a garden in Tehran.

Tel Aviv Looks to Change the Equation

An interview with Ghazanfar Roknabadi, Iran’s former ambassador to Lebanon