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Iran, Iraq to Raise Trade Volume to $20 Billion

Zarif made the comments during a meeting with a group of Iraqi tribal leaders from south of the country in the holy city of Karbala.

During the last leg of his meetings with Iraqi officials, elites and representatives of Iraqi society from various ethnicities and regions, Zarif sat for talks with the tribal leaders and clans’ representatives of southern Iraq in the consulate of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the holy city of Karbala.

During the cordial meeting on Wednesday, some of Iraqi tribal leaders and representatives expressed their views and ideas about the strong bonds between the two nations of Iran and Iraq.

For his part, Iran’s top diplomat referred to the close relations between the two nations over the past centuries and pointed out that nothing, even the imposed war by the former dictator of Iraq on Iran, could not separate the two nations.

“The love of the third Shia Imam, Hussein ibn Ali (AS) has served as a bond connecting us together,” he said, adding that Arba’een, the anniversary of 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS) is a beautiful picture of companionship, self-sacrifice, hospitality and sympathy between the peoples of Iran and Iraq.

He also thanked Iraqi tribes for their warm hospitality to the Iranian pilgrims flocking to the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala each year to commemorate Arba’een.

Zarif then underlined that Iran and Iraq are now involved in the construction process and added the two sides should put their focus on improving the living conditions of their people through overcoming the current obstacles and preparing the ground for further economic cooperation.

Iranian foreign minister arrived in Iraq on Sunday afternoon and held separate meetings with various Iraqis officials from the central government in Baghdad to Kurdistan semi-autonomous region.

Iran Warns Israel: Don’t Play with Lion’s Tail

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari also warned the Israeli regime not to play the lion’s tail.

Responding to threats by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel would continue anti-Iran attacks unless Iranian advisors withdraw from Syria, Major General Jafari said Tehran would not leave Israeli threats without a response.

“Be certain that we take as empty your ridiculous threat. Be aware that profound wisdom is behind our patience in the face of your vain measures,” he noted.

Netanyahu said on Tuesday Iran should quickly withdraw its forces from Syria or be confronted with continued Israeli strikes against them.

“…  get out of there fast, because we’ll continue our forceful policy of attacking, as we promised and are doing fearlessly and relentlessly,” noted Jafari.

Earlier, Netanyahu confirmed Israel had attacked what he described “Iranian warehouses containing weapons in the Damascus international airport” over the weekend.

Netanyahu claimed that Israel had attacked Iranian and Hezbollah positions in Syria hundreds of times.

Iran Keeps Advisors in Syria

Describing Netanyahu’s threats as “ridiculous and funny”, General Jafari reiterated that Iran would keep its advisors and equipment in Syria.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will keep military, revolutionary advisors, equipment, and weapons in Syria for empowering the Islamic resistance,” IRNA quoted him as saying.

The IRGC commander underlined the Israeli regime will soon realise the reason behind Iran’s patience in the face of Tel Aviv’s moves.

“Just know that you are playing with the lion’s tail! Fear the day Iran’s pinpoint-accurate missiles hit you and take revenge for the blood of oppressed Muslims of the region,” he concluded.

Taliban Sets New Conditions for Peace Talks with Afghan Govt

Complete disarmament of two “The National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan” and “The Islamic Population of Afghanistan” is among the main conditions set by the Taliban for talks with Kabul, according to reports.

The reports on setting of new conditions by the Taliban for peace talks have not been rejected or confirmed officially. Meanwhile, there has been no reactions by the mentioned parties, a report by Fars news agency said.

The National Islamic Movement led by General Abdul Rashid Dostum, who has served as Vice President of Afghanistan and The Islamic Population of Afghanistan led by Salahuddin Rabbani, Afghanistan Foreign Minister are among the main large political parties in the war-torn country that have played a key role in the political affairs of Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, the two parties are the main enemies of the Taliban ruling in Afghanistan. Their role in fight against the militants were leading.

The reports come just one day after the US embassy in Kabul issued a statement saying that the US envoy Khalizad has held talks with the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, and Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah on the US next measures to press ahead with the peace process led by the Afghans.

Representatives from the Taliban, the US, and regional countries met for the fourth time last month in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi for talks to end the 17-year war in Afghanistan, but the militant group’s representatives refused to talk to the Afghan negotiating team.

Afghan President Ghani says the talks should be “Afghan-led and Afghan-owned,” insisting on continued efforts to establish a direct line of diplomatic communication with the Taliban.

Iran Condemns US for Detaining Press TV Journalist

In a Wednesday statement, Qassemi reacted to the detention of Marzieh Hashemi in the US upon her arrival in the United States, saying the Islamic Republic condemns the US government for the illegal detention of Press TV’s journalist and anchor, Marzieh Hashemi (Melanie Franklin).

“The Islamic Republic demands the US government to provide the journalist with all her basic and human rights and release her from the illegal detention immediately and without any precondition,” he said.

According to Qassemi, the unexpected detention of the Muslim citizen of America in a humiliating and inhumane manner by the US agents and harassing the respected lady are a prime example of an “Apartheid regime’s behavior towards its non-white citizens.”

He then expressed deep regret over the inhumane behavior of the US police officers towards the Press TV’s journalist and said “Ms Hashemi was on a family visit to the US when detained, and unfortunately she had no contact with the outside world for two days.”

According to Qassemi, the mistreatment of the Muslim citizen of America by the US police stands in stark violation of the human rights and citizenship rights as well as the basic rights of a Muslim woman.

“This shows that the US government is not committed to the very principles, which it uses as a pretext to attack its critics and America has turned into a dangerous place for journalists,” he said.

Press TV news anchor Hashemi has been arrested in an airport in the US city of St Louis. She has been taken to a facility in Washington DC by the FBI. Marzieh Hashemi is being held in jail without any charges. She was born in the United States and currently lives in Iran. The Muslim journalist has been working for Press TV for over a decade. Marzieh Hashemi visited the US to attend her ill brother and other relatives. She has told her family that she’s being treated like a criminal. The guards have removed her Hijab against her will and have denied her Halal food.

How to Recruit the Right Person for Your Company

Those who think that finding the right candidate for your company are simply those who don’t know how to do it in the right way. However, if you take your time and follow the right steps, you can be sure of finding the right candidate every time you need to fill a position in your company.

If you’re thinking about hiring a new employee in your company, here are a few insights on how you can go about finding that right person:

Have a good understanding of your company’s culture

If you want to recruit the right person for your company, it is important to have a very good understanding of your company. You must know the values, the goals, the mission and objectives that the company is working towards. This will help you to understand the kind of mindset of the employees you need working for the company so that when you go out and start the recruiting process, you have a very clear picture of the person you want in the company.

Create the perfect job description

How to Recruit the Right Person for Your Company

A job description is the first avenue through which potential employees will have access to your company. It is very important to create a clear and detailed job description so that every applicant will know before sending in their application the kind of job they will be applying for. It is also through a detailed job description that you will communicate with potential applicants what kind of people you need. In this manner, you will eliminate so many people who would be interested in applying yet they are not the right fit for the job.

Have well-structured interviewsHow to Recruit the Right Person for Your Company

Interviews for job applicants are not just meant to have a chat with the potential employees. They are designed to get more insights from the applicants and gauge their suitability to for working for the company. You should use the interviews to evaluate their skills and experiences of the applicant and see if they are the kinds of guys you needed in the company. This calls for well-structured interview sessions and not just random talks. The interviews should be detailed enough, and it is not a must that it includes just one single session. It should incorporate real job scenarios so that you evaluate how the employee is likely to perform in the actual job. This is one of the secrets that executive recruiters Phoenix use to get very good candidates for their clients.

Test the candidates

Testing may be part of the interview process but for good results, it should be a segment of it’s on the hiring process. It is only through testing that you will know whether or not the candidate can do whatever they stated that they can do in there cv. The test should be designed in such a manner that they will try and bring out the employee’s true potential as far as doing the jobs is concerned. You may use the help of recruiting agencies to design the right test for the positions you have opened.

Go beyond the CV

It is very possible to find a candidate who is highly qualified on paper but still they are not fit for the job. This is why relying only on the CV may be misleading when you’re trying to find the right persons to hire for your company. It’s always important to look beyond the CV and try and find out about the candidates initiatives, interest, and aspirations not only in the field of study but in life in general. This may raise a number of compatibility issues with the company and it may save you a lot of time and resources in trying to find the right person for the available position.

Check social media

How to Recruit the Right Person for Your Company

Recruiters are divided on whether they should always use social media to check the suitability of candidates for the open position in their companies. In as much as it is not legal to use the social media profiles to judge your candidates, it still a vital tool to use in determining if they may be fit for the job. This is simply because a lot can be found in social media that is not listed in the CV and it may give you insights into whether you are making a good hiring decision or if you are getting it all wrong. You want to look at the social media to check out things like their personality, interests, associations, engagements and other relevant information you may find useful as far as the hiring process goes.

Contact the references

There’s a very good reason why experts saw it fit for people to list references when making job applications. As a recruiter or a potential employer, it is imperative for you to check out the references not just as mere listings on the paper but actually contact them and find out more details about your potential employee. This is important because, through the references, you’ll have a better idea of the kind of person intend to hire. The references are in a good position to tell you whether or not the candidate may be fit for the job simply because they have had an experience with them and they know their capabilities when it comes to what they can do and what they can’t do as far the job goes.

Ask the right questions

Finally, you must know how to ask the right questions when searching for the right employees. The right questions should not be reserved for the interviews alone, but you should spread them throughout the hiring process. The right questions will elicit the right answers which will further help you to check if you whoever you are engaging will actually perform the jobs for which they have been hired to do. Therefore, learn to ask the right questions and if you don’t know what to ask, don’t be afraid to get help from expert recruiters.

Choosing the Perfect Saree for Your Body Type: Tips from the Pros

It is the kind of attire with the unique charm to make every woman look elegant and beautiful at any time of the day. When chosen correctly and draped correctly, one can expect nothing but pure bliss in the experience of having on the sarees. But it is usually a problem that not every lady knows how to choose the right saree that will match their body types.

It is important that when you are buying a saree, you purchase one that will fit your body since this is the only way to guarantee that you will look great in them. To help you out, here is a brief guide you should consider when buying sarees so that you ensure that the saree you purchased will work well for your body type.

Sarees for short and slim women

Choosing the Perfect Saree for Your Body Type: Tips from the Pros

If you are short and slim, and you desire to have sarees that will make you look like a model or an actor, then you should never go for sarees with heavy borders and big prints. The right kind of saree for such ladies should be the ones with thin borders that will give the impression of them being tall. On the prints, you will never go wrong with small to medium-sized prints.

Sarees for tall and slim women

If you know you have the body of Priyanka Chopra or Anushka Sharma, then you should be very careful about the borders when choosing your sarees. Such tall women will look extremely gorgeous when they go for sarees with big and bold prints with a variety of bright colors. Such will always tend to divert attention from the height and is guaranteed to also give you very good looks on the side. You can check out big brand ecommerce stores such as Amazon, Myntra, Jabong, Flipkart, or simply visit Stylecaret – one of the fastest growing startups in the country for quality sarees for tall and slim women.

Ladies with slim figures

Choosing the Perfect Saree for Your Body Type: Tips from the Pros

If you have a slim figure, then you know that “getting lost” in a saree is very easy and this is why you must very careful when making your choice so that you don’t get the wrong attire. For slim ladies, the saree recommendation should be organza, cotton and silk sarees. Such are known to give the impression of fuller figures and will work very well with slim ladies. Additionally, such ladies should always opt for sarees with lighter colors as well as those with very heavy embroidery. Brocade or beadworks will also never disappoint in sarees for slim ladies. For more uniqueness and elegance, slim ladies may opt for halter necks, backless, sleeveless or tube blouses for their sarees.

 Sarees for ladies with voluptuous figures

Choosing the Perfect Saree for Your Body Type: Tips from the Pros

If you know you are voluptuous, then tight-fitting silk and cotton sarees should never be in your mind. The best recommendation for sarees for voluptuous women should be chiffon, net fabrics, and georgette. These fabrics will easily wrap around the body and highlight your curves in the best possible way. On colors, you should go for dark colors because such is always the recommendation for ladies with big bodies. You may choose to have beadwork or embroidery, but they must not be too stiff that they will hug tightly against your body. Additionally, the saree should have a very good fall to help create the impression of you being slimmer, though you are voluptuous.

 Sarees for overweight ladies

There is no shortage of fashion for overweight ladies and as far as sarees are concerned, there is a myriad of choices to consider. To begin with, you have to be careful about the choice of the saree fabric. The general rule is that for overweight ladies, cotton and other stiff fabrics should never be in the list of the sarees. This is because they will create the impression of you looking broader and bigger than you actually are. Silk and chiffon sarees are always recommended since they have a way of creating some kind of balance in the body and drawing away attention from some parts of the body you could be having problems with.

Handloom sarees have also been known to look very nice on overweight ladies, and it is another option you should consider having on the cards. Other than choosing the right fabric if you know you are overweight, you must also consider how you are going to drape the saree around your body since this is going to make a great deal of difference on your appearance. You can opt for long blouses with short sleeve since they will help to conceal some of the flaps. Just be sure to try out different types for various looks and go with the ones you feel great in.

Sarees for women with apple-shaped bodies

Choosing the Perfect Saree for Your Body Type: Tips from the Pros

Women have apple-shaped bodies if they are heavy around the stomach and the bust region. For such body types, sarees with beautiful embroidery will always do the trick and will bring out a unique charm of elegance. It is also recommended that you go for longer blouses to cover the waist and any other problem areas you may be having around the same body region. As an alternative, you can consider wrapping your saree a little higher to conceal the problems around the waist region. The fabric you should go for is silk and you must always avoid sarees in net. On the blouses, go for ones whose colors contract that of the saree so that you can create a nice dramatic effect.

Sarees for women with pear shapes

Choosing the Perfect Saree for Your Body Type: Tips from the Pros

Pear-shaped bodies are characterized by a lighter upper body relative to the heavier lower body. It means that they appear heavier at the bottom compared to the top. The recommended saree fabric for such should be georgette and chiffon since these would help to create a balance between the lower and upper bodies. Such a body type is never ideal for mermaid cuts since such would bring more attention to the lower body and this is never necessary. Bold and bright colors will work best, and you will also have a good result when you go for sarees with small prints or those with beautiful borders.

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

The top story in today’s newspapers was Zarif’s visit to Iraqi Kurdistan. Mohammad Javad Zarif and Nechirvan Barzani discussed a range of issues, including ways to boost bilateral relations on Tuesday. The top Iranian diplomat also met with other senior Kurdish officials later Tuesday and traveled to the city of Sulaymaniyah. Zarif is accompanied by a high-ranking political and economic delegation. He arrived in Baghdad on Sunday and met with top Iraqi officials.

Another top story was President Rouhani’s comments regarding government’s forex policies.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

Abrar:

1- Despite Problems Iran Always Standing with Us: Barzani

2- Brokers Betray Iran’s Economy: Rouhani

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Afatb-e Yazd:

1- Minister’s Transparency More Important than Unsuccessful Satellite Launch

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Arman-e Emrouz:

1- We Played Referee Not Iraq 4 Years Ago: Iran Team Melli Manager

2- Ahmadinejad’s Minister, Two Other Defendants in Court

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Asrar:

1- We’re Not Afraid of Sanctions, We Won’t Give Up: Rouhani

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Ebtekar:

1- Iran Self-sufficient in Sugar Production Within 2 Years

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Ettela’at:

1- Confessions of Zionist Regime to Support Syria Terrorists

2- Iran Leader Expresses Sympathy over Cargo Plane Crash

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Hemayat:

1- Development of Coop with Neighbours; Iran’s Response to Pompeo’s Regional Tour

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Iran:

1- Kurdistan People Do Not Forget Iran Supports: Iraqi Kurdistan PM

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Javan:

1- Rouhani’s Attack on Government’s Forex Policy!

2- I Oppose Single-rate Forex Policy

3- Moscow Rejects Anti-Iran Precondition for Syria Reconstruction

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Jomhouri-e-Eslami:

1- Japanese Banks Resuming Oil Trade with Iran

2- Zionists to Penetrate into Iraq

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Kayhan:

1- FM Zarif Discusses Expansion of Economic Ties, Confronting Sanctions with Iraqi Officials

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Mardomsalari:

1- $20 Billion Horizon for Trade Volume with Iraq

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16


 

Sharq:

1- Poland Meeting with, without Iran

2- Officials Must Identify, Track Potential Mistakes: Iran Leader

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 16

Iran’s Press TV Anchor Arrested in US

Press TV has learnt that Hashemi is being held at a detention facility in Washington DC although no formal charges have been pressed against her.

The American-born journalist and television presenter, who had been traveling within the United States to visit her ill brother and other relatives, was detained at St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Sunday, and later transferred by the FBI to the detention facility.

Relatives had been unable to contact her for over 48 hours, and only recently learnt about her detention.

Even though there are no charges against her, Hashemi informed family members of mistreatment at the detention centre. She said her hijab had been removed against her will, and that she was being treated as a criminal.

Prison officials have also denied her access to halal or vegetarian dietary options and she has been living on only bread and crackers for several days now.

Hashemi, a Muslim woman, was born in the United States and is an American citizen.

Tehran Capable of Producing Homegrown Nuclear Equipment: Iran Nuclear Chief

“We designed the 20% enriched fuel through reverse engineering process (in the past) but today the reverse engineering process has no meaning in the AEOI,” Salehi was quoted as saying by the Persian-language Farhikhtegan magazine on Tuesday.

He added that the Iranian scientists in the AEOI are now able to produce fuel and equipment, including centrifuges, based on their own design and the country’s needs.

Salehi who had announced on Sunday that the country was taking the preliminary steps to produce what he called “modern 20%-enriched uranium” to fuel the country’s reactors, said in the interview that the western states have also understood that Iran no more needs reverse engineering.

“The recent announcement had them realize Iran’s message and notice the events,” he added.

Salehi said on Sunday that “the preliminary moves have started to design modern 20%-enriched fuel and we are on the threshold of it”.

“It is a product different from the former 20%-enriched fuel which could be used to fuel whatever reactor we build like the Tehran reactor,” he added.

“The nuclear reactor in Tehran has been working with the old fuel so far, but the modern fuel will increase its efficiency,” Salehi said.

The AEOI head had earlier warned that his country enjoyed the capability to restore 20-percent uranium enrichment if the 2015 nuclear deal was discarded by parties still remaining under the agreement.

Salehi said in December that under the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran accepted to put confidence-building curbs on its nuclear program, but they do not obstruct the “peaceful activities of Iran’s nuclear industry”.

“Enrichment is currently underway, but we would put aside the 300kg limit (set by the nuclear agreement) whenever we wish, and would do the enrichment at any volume and level,” he said in an interview with state TV on the sidelines of a visit to the Fordo nuclear facility.

“We currently have 1,044 centrifuges in Fordo, and if the establishment wants, we will restart 20-percent uranium enrichment in Fordo,” he noted.

Salehi expressed hope that the remaining parties to the nuclear agreement would deliver on their promise and implement their commitments in order to fill the gap created by the US after its unilateral withdrawal from deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Otherwise, he said, Iran will have to reduce its JCPOA commitments.

“I would like to warn that this is not a bluff; I have kept my word whenever I’ve said something. Now I’m emphasizing once again that if the establishment wants, we can easily return to the 20-percent enrichment, and meet the country’s needs at any level and volume,” he noted.

Iran’s FM Meets PUK Secretary-General

In this meeting, Zarif hailed the important role of the late PUK leader Jalal Talebani in the national unity of Iraq and the Kurdistan region.

In the meeting, the two sides expressed support for increasing economic and trade cooperation between Iraq’s Kurdistan, particularly Sulymanieh, and Iran, as well as efforts by private sector firms and entrepreneurs to deepen bilateral cooperation.

In the meeting, the two sides also discussed regional issues including the current developments in Syria, and political solutions to problems.