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Agreement soon with Russia on atomic power plants

The Iranian nuclear chief says Tehran is to sign agreements with Moscow shortly for construction of two new nuclear power plants in Iran.

Iranians produce anti-wrinkle cream from pomegranate extract

Iranian researchers have developed an anti-wrinkle cream that combines intense moisturizing with powerful defense against the sun’s harmful rays.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Tuesday and picked headlines from 30 of them.

Radicalism will return to the US and Europe (Part One)

Davood Feirahi, an Iranian university professor, takes an in-depth look at ISIL, saying the terror group will ultimately wreak havoc in Europe and the US.

Christians in Isfahan celebrate the 350th anniversary of a famous church

A service is held in Isfahan to mark the 350th anniversary of a very old place of worship.

Terrorists waging war against humanity: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has described terrorism as a threat against humanity and called for collective effort to eliminate the scourge.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 20

IFP has scanned the front pages of Iranian newspapers released on October 20 and has picked items from 26 of them.

A sentence that should not be carried out

Top Shiite clerics in Iran speak up against the death sentence handed down by a Saudi court against Saudi cleric, Nimr al-Nimr.

Iran Arrests Police Killers

The terrorists who killed two policemen in the southeastern city of Saravan in as many years have been arrested.

Iran Renews Support for Political Solution to Syrian Crisis

The new UN envoy for Syria paid a visit to Iran to compare notes with Iranian officials as to how the Syrian crisis can be defused.

Iran’s Judiciary vows to arrest, punish acid attackers

The Iranian judiciary says serious measures will be taken by officials to identify and prosecute the perpetrators of recent acid attacks in Isfahan.

Iran Tar virtuoso Keyvan Saket to perform in Canada

Keyvan Saket, a remarkable Iranian musician, is to stage a concert in Canada on December 1, 2014.

Propagation of extremist Shiism is backed by the US: Leader’s Advisor

The Leader's IRGC representative says Wahhabism, a secular version of Islam promoted by Turkey and extremist Shiism are the kinds of Islam the US supports.

Find out what happened to Serena, Press TV director calls on Turkey

Amid silence on the part of international human rights bodies, mystery remains over the suspicious car accident which resulted in the death of the Lebanese-American Press TV correspondent in Turkey.

United front needed for anti-terror fight: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says sustainable security and stability must be restored to the Middle East, calling on regional countries to consolidate their unity to put an end to terrorism.

Iran ready to help Lebanon fight terrorists: Shamkhani

A senior Iranian official has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s “all-out support” for the Lebanese political movements and groups, expressing Tehran’s preparedness to help Lebanon fight terrorist groups.

In Photos: Wildlife Sanctuaries of Iran’s Khorasan Razavi

Khorasan Razavi Province, in northeastern Iran, is home to a mountain of natural attractions including conservation areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and a national park.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian dailies on Sunday and picked headlines from 19 of them.

Oil giants keen to return to Iran’s oil, gas sector

An Iranian oil company director says a final nuclear agreement between Tehran and G5+1 would see the return of world oil giants to Iran.

Iran summons Pakistan envoy over border guard deaths

Iran calls on Islamabad to take serious measures to prevent cross-border terrorist attacks by outlaws.

Iran launches production line of 3 new radar systems

Iran launches production of advanced radars capable of detecting stealth aircraft, warplanes and cruise missiles.

Canadian, Australian companies ready for gas cooperation

Companies from Canada and Australia have expressed readiness to put their money into Iran’s gas projects, the National Iranian Gas Company says.

Iran’s share of global science production at 1.53%

A deputy health minister says that increasing the research budget and research-based manpower could help boost Iran’s research products.

Some 90 foreign firms attending Minex 2014

A Third Mines and Mining Industries Exhibition (Minex 2014) opens in Tehran with some 90 foreign companies taking part.

Iran repeats readiness to equip Lebanon army

The Iranian defense minister has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to offer military aid to the Lebanese army in its fight against terrorism.