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136 Foreign Publishers to Attend Tehran Int’l Book Fair

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A total of 136 foreign publishers will take part in the 30th Tehran International Book Fair which is slated to be held in the Iranian capital during May 3-13, with Italy participating as the special guest.

Addressing a press conference, Davoud Mousaei, the director of the foreign publishers’ committee of the 30th Tehran International Book Fair, said so far, 136 foreign (46 Latin and 90 Arabic) publishers have formally registered to take part in the expo

According to a report by IFP, the number of foreign publishers due to take part in the upcoming edition of the expo has witnessed an increase compared to that of those who participated in the previous one, he added.

Mousaei said a total of 126,000 foreign books will be showcased at the exhibition, of which 93,000 are in Latin languages and 33,000 in Arabic.

The foreign publishers are from the US, the UK, France, the Netherlands, China, South Korea, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan and Jordan, he added.

“We have decided to help Arab publishers have a more significant presence in the upcoming edition of the fair by allowing them to hold any kind of conferences they desire on the sidelines of the expo within a two-day period.”

Commenting on the international status of the Tehran International Book Fair at the same conference, Amir-Masoud Shahramnia, a member of the Board of Directors of the Iran Cultural Fairs Institute, stressed that foreign publishers have a great thirst for taking part in the show.

He said Italy will participate in the upcoming event as the special guest, adding Afghanistan, Oman and Russia were the special guests of the 27th, 28th,and 29th editions of the annual fair, respectively.

Shahramnia noted that, “[In the 27th edition] Iran covered all the costs of Afghanistan’s participation in the book show.However, Italy will meet all the expenses of its participation in the event itself. It has even sought Iranian artists’ assistance to construct and design its pavilions.”

The book fair will be held at the International Fairground of Shahr-e Aftab (Sun City) located south of Tehran.

No Surprise If Iran’s Rouhani is Killed Ahead of Election: Israel

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In comments made to Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, Lieberman appeared to allege that there are deep internal rivalries within the Iranian ruling system.

Lieberman, who is one of the most powerful political figures in Israel, was commenting on the murder of top Hamas militant Mazen Faqha near his home in Gaza on March 24. Hamas blamed his death on Israel’s spy agency, Mossad, but Lieberman said the militant group was responsible.

“We can say with certainty that it was an internal killing,” the minister said, according to Newsweek. “I wouldn’t be surprised if during the Iranian election on May 19, somebody assassinates the president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani.”

Two-Millennia-Old Underground City Unearthed in Iran

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The city, located 400 km west of Tehran—provisionally dubbed the Underground City of Samen, is “under the modern city of Samen,” said Ali Khaksar, the head of the provincial office of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO).

Speaking to Khabar Online, the official said the ancient city is believed to be around 2,000 years old, built sometime in the transition years between the fall of the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC) and rise of the Parthian Empire (247 BC-224 AD).

Excavations began in 2005 and have continued to this day, according to Financial Tribune.

The city is made up of interlinked tunnels comprising 25 rooms (which served as houses). Some 60 complete skeletons have been dug up from nine rooms.

Here are IRNA’s photos of the mysterious underground city:

ISIS Chops Off Ears of 33 Disobedient Elements

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ISIS Chops Off Ears of 33 Disobedient Elements

The terror group removed one ear from 33 soldiers caught fleeing the battle in Mosul, their last stronghold in Iraq, a source told Alsumaria News.

The men had been imprisoned before the punishment was carried out, and were told the other ear would be removed if they tried to flee a second time, Daily Mail reported.

Typically deserters from the extremist group are executed, but the source said the terrorists are having to opt for less extreme punishments because they are running out of fighters.

ISIS once controlled around 40 per cent of Iraq, but that has now been whittled down to just 7 per cent, according to joint operations commander Brigadier General Yahya Rasool.

“ISIS Seeks to Trigger Sectarian Strife in Egypt”

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ISIS Seeks to Trigger Sectarian Strife in Egypt

In a Farsi interview with ICANA, Iranian lawmaker Dehqan Firoozabadi touched upon the recent explosions in Egypt and expressed his views on the objectives pursued by the ISIS terror group in the country.

He said the terrorist attacks in Egypt and the killing of Copts in the country show terrorism knows no boundaries or nationalities.

“Supporters of the ISIS Takfiri terrorists are the future targets of ISIS, and should wait for the consequences of their actions,” said the MP, who is the vice-chairman of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission.

The terror attacks on churches in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria have intelligence and operational complexities, he noted.

He said Egypt’s views on the Syria situation and war on terror are different from Saudi Arabia’s.

“The masterminds of the terror attacks in Egypt seek to take revenge and trigger conflicts between Copts and Muslims in order to keep Cairo from playing a role in the Middle East,” said the lawmaker.

He also referred to a statement by the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement which condemns the killing of Copts in Egypt.

“Cairo believes the issue of the Syria war should be settled through dialogue,” he said.

“If Egypt is gripped by security crises, that will increase Saudi Arabia’s maneuverability and make Cairo lose its influence in the Syria war,” added the parliamentarian.

He said insecurity in Egypt will result in an economic slowdown and increase Cairo’s dependence on Riyadh’s economic aid.

Millions of Dollars Saved Thanks to Iranians’ Participation in Online Census

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During a Wednesday cabinet session attended by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, it was reported that 48.4% of Iranians have taken part in the online version of Iran’s national census in 2016.

“The record-high participation has helped the country save 120 billion tomans [nearly $33 million] and led to a 50-percent decrease in the number of human resources hired for the census,” the president’s official website noted.

Based on the census, the country’s population amounts to 79,926,270, 51% of which are men and 49% are women.

The nationwide census began on September 24, 2016, and ran through November 15, 2016. The census was conducted in two phases: online registration (September 24-October 15) and door-to-door survey (October 16-November 15).

The Statistical Center of Iran was the official body in charge of providing data on Iranian population, agriculture, manufacturing, trade and economy.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

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The top story today was the remarks made by Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with a group of Iranian officials. Most newspapers highlighted the Leader’s remarks about the need to focus on production and employment.

Iran’s presidential election, particularly the reports of the first day of registration, also received great coverage.

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

 

Abrar:

1- Zarif Holds Talks with Lavrov, Mogherini, Other Regional FMs

2- My Main Rival Is President Rouhani: Presidential Candidate Mirsalim

3- Arab News: There’s Little Chance for Improvement of Iran-GCC Ties

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Iran Leader Calls for Cessation of Imports that Lead to Shut-Down of Factories

2- Rouhani’s Full Hands: His Press Conference Was Show of His Preparedness

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Iran Leader: You Should Focus on Production, Employment

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Asr-e Rasaneh:

1- Int’l Train Brings 14th Group of Tourists to Iran

2- Iranian Experts Build Cellular Inverter to Supply Nomads with Power

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Asrar:

1- Over 100 Register to Run for Iran Presidency on First Day

2- Minister: Tooth Decay among Iranian Children 2 Times Higher than World Standard

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Emtiaz:

1- French Sociologist, Philosopher Bruno Latour to Visit Iran

2- Interior Minister: Polls Indicate a 60% Turnout in Upcoming Elections

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Ettela’at:

1- Washington Claims China is Ready to Take Action against N. Korea

2- Rouhani Inaugurates Executive Phase of 43 Development Projects in Mazandaran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Iran:

1- Aref, Larijani Make a Deal to Form Joint Committee of ‘National Dialogue’

2- Rouhani: Amount of Cash Subsidies for Poor People Will Increase

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

Javan:

1- Iran Leader Calls for Serious Supervision over Production, Employment

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Populist Measures Not in Dignity of Iranian Nation: President

2- Iran to Receive 4 ATR Planes in 2 Weeks

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Kayhan:

1- MP: $3 Billion Worth of Diapers Annually Imported to Iran!

2- Rouhani: One Should Be Insane to Say I Can Resolve All Problems in 100 Days!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Resalat:

1- Iran Leader: Unemployment Leads to Social Ills, Increased Dissatisfaction with Gov’t

2- JCPOA Isn’t Key to All Problems

3- Judiciary Chief: US Attack on Syria is Rule of Jungle

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Shargh:

1- President: Arrested Telegram Administrators Are Not Criminals

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 12

 

Iran Urges Venezuelan Gov’t, Opposition to Resolve Differences Peacefully

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“The Islamic Republic of Iran’s principled policy is supporting Venezuela’s legitimate government that has been elected by the nation. We support the continuation of talks between the government and the opposition in order to resolve the differences peacefully,” Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Wednesday.

Highlighting the significance that Iran attaches to stability and security in Latin America, Qassemi said lingering unrest in Venezuela would not serve the interests of any party and could mount pressure on the Venezuelan people.

The spokesman also voiced Iran’s opposition to any foreign interference in the internal affairs of Venezuela, calling for respect for the Bolivarian Republic’s sovereignty and independence.

Street riots have escalated in Venezuela in recent days in protest at a decision by the country’s Supreme Court to seize power from the legislature.

Venezuelan security forces clashed with protesters on the streets of Caracas on Tuesday.

 

Iran Urges Venezuelan Gov't, Opposition to Resolve Differences Peacefully

 

Iran Urges Venezuelan Gov't, Opposition to Resolve Differences Peacefully

Cruise Ship Berthed at Iran’s Kish Island Preparing for First Voyage

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IFP Media Wire
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Carrying 400 passengers and crew members, the ocean liner is expected to leave Kish in the evening and arrive at Qeshm on Thursday morning.

“It’ll be an unforgettable night for all those aboard,” Pejman Bahrami, the head of Marine Transportation and Ports Affairs at Qeshm Free Zone Organization, was quoted as saying by Qeshm.ir.

The Swedish-made cruise ship arrived at Kish in late March, making it the first Iran-owned ocean liner to touch the waters of the Persian Gulf since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

According to Ali Asghar Mounesan, chief executive of Kish Free Zone Organization, the ship’s primary route is between Kish and Qeshm, but it will soon expand to include other islands in the region.

“The cruise will operate a route to Dubai as well,” IRNA quoted him as saying.

Sunny is a 176-meter-long, 23-meter-wide liner with seven floors, 130 cabins and 417 beds. It has a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, sauna, a restaurant, two movie theaters, a library, a conference hall, a cafe and playroom for children.

The ship can carry up to 250 passenger vehicles. Officials claim that developing marine tourism is a top priority of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization in the new Iranian year that started on March 21.

While several plans have been put forward for tourism development in Caspian Sea in the north, experts believe that the potential of southern seas, namely the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, is largely overlooked.

Nevertheless, measures have been taken to kickstart marine tourism in the south, initiated by the launch of a route linking Qeshm to Khasab in Oman.

Another project aims to turn Hendurabi Island (near Kish) into a car-free “ecological paradise”. An airport, port and hotel have already been built.

Qeshm, which is the largest Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, saw a whopping 55% rise in the number of marine tourists visiting in the last Iranian year (March 2016-17) compared with a year before, drawing some 3.7 million people.

Overall, more than 7.4 million people traveled via sea to and from Qeshm last year.

Officials claim Iran’s coastal regions have the potential to attract 3 million foreign visitors a year. Development of marine tourism can help the country meet its ambitious target of attracting 20 million annual tourists by 2025.

Over 70% of tourism development plans in the sixth five-year development plan (2017-22) are related to marine tourism.

Despite the fact that turning coastal cities into marine tourism hubs has ostensibly been a government priority, the sector is only responsible for 1% of national employment and production.

Muslim People in Iran Celebrate Father’s Day

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IFP Media Wire
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“During the first month of the current year (started March 21), 45,406 Iranian men became fathers,” said spokesman of the Iranian National Organization for Civil Registration (NOCR) Seifollah Aboutorabi, on the occasion of Father’s Day on April 11.

Men constitute 51% of the population, half of whom are under the age of 30, he said, IRNA reported.

“Almost 63% of Iranian men are married and the current average age of marriage for men is 30 years,” he said.

“About 36% of men who married last year were between the ages 25-29 and 29% in the 20-24 age group,”  although the figure is not the same in all provinces. While the average marriage age for men is 25 in Sistan-Baluchestan, the figure is 29 years in Alborz and Tehran provinces.

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