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Iran police chief: 470 dead so far in road accidents during Nowruz holidays

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Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan says 470 people have so far lost their lives due to vehicle accidents amid a sharp rise in road trips countrywide during Nowruz holidays.
Asia

Ex-Pakistani PM says his would-be assassins still in office

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says death threats will remain a constant part of his life until he can return to power and hold his would-be killers accountable.
Middle East

Iran and Bahrain to start talks after Raisi’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia: Sources

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Bahraini sources told Sputnik news agency that after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Saudi Arabia, negotiations between Tehran and Manama will begin aimed at resuming bilateral relations.
Tourism

Iran tourism: Amazing Naaz Islands in Persian Gulf

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Among the unique tourist attractions of southern Iran are Naaz Islands, a pair of tidal islands in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of the country’s Qeshm Island.
Middle East

Lebanon split into two time zones over daylight saving dispute

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The Lebanese government’s decision to delay the start of daylight savings time by a month until the end of the holy month of Ramadan has resulted in mass confusion. The country has woken up in two time zones amid an escalating dispute between political and religious authorities over a decision to extend winter time for a month.
Tourism

Historical Hydraulic System in Iran’s ancient Shushtar

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Located in Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan, the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is a wondrous complex irrigation system from the ancient Sassani era.
Environment

Iranians join world people to mark Earth Hour 2023

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Iranians mark Earth Hour 2023, an annual event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature asking people worldwide to “go dark” for an hour in support of efforts to save energy and raise awareness for environmental issues and climate change.
Middle East

Israelis hold huge protests against Netanyahu’s legal reforms

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Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday against a controversial judicial overhaul, as Defence Minister Yoav Galant broke ranks to call for a pause to the government reforms.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 396

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Europe

Russia says Azerbaijan violating ceasefire agreement with Armenia

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Russia has accused Azerbaijan of violating the Moscow-brokered ceasefire that ended the 2020 war with Armenia, by letting its troops cross over the demarcation line.
Middle East

Israel systematically subjects Palestinian inmates to various forms of torture: Rights groups

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Two Palestinian rights groups have highlighted Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners. They revealed that Tel Aviv enjoys a culture of impunity in the absence of international accountability and systematically subjects the Palestinian detainees to various forms of torture.
Healthcare

Iran in grip of new Covid wave, 24 killed, red cities on rise

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Official figures say the number of red cities in Iran in terms of risk from the Covid pandemic has increased from 10 to 13.
Tourism

Milad Tower, a tourist destination in NW Tehran

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Nowruz has long been associated with traveling in Iran. During the New Year holidays, Tehran, as the busiest city in Iran, becomes secluded as citizens travel.
Middle East

Report: 15 people beheaded by Daesh in Syria’s Hama

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Remnants of the Daesh terrorist group have killed 15 people searching for desert food in Syria’s central province of Hama by cutting their throats, the so-called Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has reported.
Tourism

Tourists flood Iran’s historical city of Tabriz during Nowruz holidays

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As Iranians are spending New Year holidays, many people from across the country visit the historical city of Tabriz, a favorite tourist hub in East Azarbaijan Province.
Sport

Afghan migrants in Iran join traditional wrestling tournament in Qom

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Afghan nationals residing in Iran have gathered in the city of Qom, south of Tehran, from across the country to join a traditional wrestling competition.
Tourism

Tourists visit Qajar-era Khosro-Abad Mansion in Iran’s Sanandaj

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Amid Nowruz holidays, many tourists visit the Khosro-Abad Mansion, a magnificent historical building in the western Iranian city of Sanandaj, Kordestan Province.
Security

Iran’s Advisory Center: We have upper hand in retaliating US raids in Syria

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Iran’s Military Advisory Center in Syria warns the American occupiers of a stinging response to any attack against Iranian bases and forces deployed to the Arab country on a counter-terrorism mission.
Foreign Policy

Iran rejects UK, Israel claims over “nuclear threat”

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The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected as irony claims by Britain and Israel over quote threats posed by Tehran's nuclear work.
Middle East

Biden says US not seeking conflict with Iran in Syria

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US President Joe Biden says Washington does not seek conflict with Iran, adding "we will act to protect our people”, after multiple attacks targeted American troops in war-ravaged Syria.
Middle East

UNICEF: Every 10 minutes a child dies in Yemen

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF ) has raised the alarm over the dire situation of Yemen, saying every 10 minutes one child dies in the war-ravaged country.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 395

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Middle East

Israel’s attorney general calls Netanyahu’s actions on judiciary illegal

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Israeli attorney-general announced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broken the law by getting directly involved in the judicial overhaul plan.
Tourism

Nowruz visitors at Takht-e-Jamshid، Iran’s Fars Province

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The historical monument of Takht-e-Jamshid, which dates back to the Achaemenid era, hosts many tourists and travelers during this year’s Nowruz holidays.
Incidents

Police: Daily car accidents kill 40 during Nowruz in Iran

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A traffic police official says 40 people are being killed on average each day in Iran during the Nowruz holidays. General Kamal Hadianfar said the number of Nowruz trips has increased by 11 percent compared to last year.
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