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Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 299

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:
Foreign Policy

Iran says CIA chief claims regarding Tehran-Moscow ties baseless, propaganda campaign

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected as baseless the claims made by the US Central Intelligence Agency’s chief about Iran’s cooperation with Russia and his accusations against the Islamic republic regarding the Ukraine war.
Sport

Iranian bodybuilder wins 2022 Mr. Olympia title

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Renowned Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan, known as ‘Iranian Wolf', won the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest.
Healthcare

Head of Iranian Medical Council: Iran will have no heart surgeons in 5 years

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The head of Iran’s Medical Council has warned about the decrease in the number of doctors and surgeons in the country, adding there will be no heart surgeon in the country in five years.
Cinema

Iranian filmmakers gather outside Evin prison to get word on colleague Alidousti

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A group of Iranian artists including actors, actresses and filmmakers have gathered outside Tehran's Evin prison to get word about famous actress Taraneh Alidousti who is held at the jail.
Healthcare

Iran registers dozens of new Covid cases, 3 deaths over 24 hours

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The Iranian health ministry figures on Sunday showed that 55 people had tested positive for the Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic also increased to 144,664 with 3 more patients killed by the deadly disease during the time span.
Middle East

Security sources say at least nine Iraqi police killed in blast near Kirkuk

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At least nine Iraqi federal police officers were killed in a bomb blast near the city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq on Sunday, security sources told Reuters.
Foreign Policy

No meeting scheduled between Iran-Saudi officials in Jordan: IRNA

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The official Iranian news agency says no meeting has been scheduled between the Iranian and Saudi sides on the sidelines of an upcoming meeting in the Jordanian capital, amid a lull in the diplomatic process between the two neighbors designed for reconciliation.
Local

Senior Iranian principlist figure lashes out at cleric for advising moderation at protestors’ cases

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A renowned Iranian principlist has lashed out at a Muslim cleric and legal scholar for advising justices to practice scrupulousness and caution while issuing death sentences for rioters found guilty in protests in Iran.
Local

Iran’s communications minister says has no authority over ban on Instagram

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Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Issa Zarepour says he has no authority on the restrictions placed on the US-based Instagram photo and video sharing platform, and any decision regarding the bans concerns Iran’s National Security Council.
Urban

Air pollution enters ‘orange’ zone in Tehran, citizens urged to reduce time outdoors

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Iranian capital remains engulfed by hazardous airborne pollutants as the Air Quality Index reaches the “orange” zone, with officials advising the residents of Tehran to skip unnecessary travels across the city.
Incidents

One dead as scuffles break out in prison facility near Iran capital

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A spate of scuffles breaks out among prisoners at a detention facility in the city of Karaj, located northwest of the capital, Tehran, leaving one inmate dead, Iranian officials say.
Middle East

Red Cross: 70% of Yemenis need assistance

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of a worsening humanitarian situation in Yemen, reporting that 70 percent of Yemenis are in need of assistance due to the repercussions of the Saudi-led war on the impoverished country.
Middle East

Israeli settler kills two Palestinian brothers near Nablus

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An Israeli settler has run over two Palestinian brothers near the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, killing one and fatally injuring another before fleeing the scene.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 298

IFP Media Wire -
Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 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:
Cinema

Famous Iranian actress arrested for anti-government comments

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Famous Iranian actress Taraneh Alidousti has been arrested over her recent comments about the execution of a young man involved in the recent protests and deadly riots in Iran.
Nature and Wildlife

New picture of Iranian cheetah cub goes viral

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A picture of Iranian Asiatic cheetah cub Pirouz shows he has grown well and seems to be healthy.
Middle East

US senators call on Biden to pressure Lebanon MPs over formation of new gov’t

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Top Republican and Democratic senators have urged the administration of US President Joe Biden to use sanctions to pressure Lebanese lawmakers to form a new government.
Healthcare

Iran registers 2 new Covid deaths

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The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,661 with two more killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry confirmed on Saturday.
Judiciary

Iranian Judiciary confirms fight at Karaj prison, says it’s over

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The Iranian Judiciary has confirmed a brief fight broke out between inmates in the Central Prison in Karaj, near Tehran, on Saturday afternoon but it ended soon after the jail’s security guards intervened.
Cinema

Colleagues slam Iranian actor for controversial anti-government comments on Instagram

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A famous Iranian actor has strongly criticized Iran’s government officials after his controversial departure from the country.
Tourism

Iran Tourism: Nations Art Museum

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If you happen to be in the Iranian capital and like to enjoy seeing paintings dating back to more than 50 years ago, make sure to visit Mellat Palace Museum in northern Tehran.
Nuclear

Iranian nuclear chief: Iran’s enrichment capacity has reached more than twice its history

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The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, AEOI, says the capacity of the country’s uranium enrichment has reached twice the amount in its history.
Local

Iranian daily: Internet shutdown must have parliament approval

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Iran’s Etella’at Newspaper has criticized the decision to keep internet shut down in the country.
Europe

CIA director says Iran-Russia cooperation “worrying”

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CIA Director William Burns has expressed concern over the “growing cooperation between Tehran and Moscow” amid the Ukraine war. The White House is continuing to sound the alarm at the flourishing military partnership between Iran and Russia.
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