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Poetry Can Illustrate Sufferings of COVID-19 Patients: Iran

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The Iranian minister of culture and Islamic guidance says the country will exchange its “poetic” experience of coronavirus with the world.
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Iranian Women Shining in Higher Education Sector: Minister

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Iran’s minister of science, research and technology says Iranian women have had a brilliant performance in the higher education domain.
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Iran FM Congratulates Beijing on Chinese New Year

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The Iranian foreign minister has congratulated the Chinese government and people on the advent of their near year and their brilliant achievements in the fight against coronavirus.
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Gate of Cyrus the Great Discovered Near Persepolis in Southern Iran

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The ancient Gate of Cyrus the Great has been discovered near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BCE), in southern Iran.
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Another Popular Footballer Dies of COVID-19 in Iran

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Ali Ansarian, a former defender playing for the Iranian national team and Persepolis and a popular public figure, has died of COVID-19 at the age of 43.
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Ancient Iranian City Built on Natural Terrace

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The town of Dahaneh-Gholaman in southeastern Iran was discovered by Italian archaeologists in 1959.
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Historical Qanat in Central Iran Revived

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A historical qanat, an underground channel to transport water, in the city of Yazd in central Iran has been successfully revived.
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Former Iranian Footballer Mehrdad Minavand Dies of COVID-19 at 45

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Former Iranian football player Mehrdad Minavand passed away because of COVID-19 on Wednesday night at the age of 45.
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Iran Says to Help Restore Taq Kasra Only Upon Iraq’s Official Invitation

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Iran says it will help restore the Persian archaeological masterpiece Taq Kasra (also known as the Arch of Ctesiphon), located in modern-day Iraq, only if Baghdad officially asks Tehran to do so.
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Borsaq: A Yummy Iranian Kurdish Bread

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Borsaq is a delicious type of bread native to Kurdistan province in western Iran.
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Historical Edifice in Tehran Turned into Public Garden

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A garden which used to be the personal home and entertainment resort of Hassan Vosough od-Dowleh, the prime minister of Iran during the Qajar rule, has been converted into a public park.
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Iranian Miniature: A Unique, Fabulous School of Art

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The Iranian miniature, which was recently registered by the UNESCO as a world heritage, includes a whole range of arts, including flower and bird painting, illustration with human themes, illumination, decoration of books with Islamic-themed miniatures, etc.
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Tehran’s Old Alleys Get New ‘Colourful’ Life

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The 'Colourful Alley' is a project that seeks to breathe new life into the old alleys of the Iranian capital Tehran in collaboration with local residents.
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Iran’s Cabinet Passes Bill on Preventing Violence against Women

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The Iranian cabinet has ratified a bill that would protect the women’s dignity and support them against violence.
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Iran Wishes ‘Much Better Days’ for All Human Beings in 2021

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Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has offered congratulations on the arrival of the New Christian Year, wishing “much better days” for all human beings around the world in 2021.
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This House Looks Absolutely Real, But It Isn’t!

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An Iranian female artist builds miniature replicas of traditional Iranian houses in a way that no one can believe they are not real.
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Iran to Attend Tokyo Int’l Art Fair Slated for March 2021

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Several Iranian artists will take part in the 2021 edition of Tokyo International Art Fair, which is to be held in March 2021.
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Iranian Women Making Their Presence Felt on World Stage: VP

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A senior official says Iranian women have not only not been isolated by the Islamic Republic, but have managed to make their presence felt internationally.
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Bam Citadel: 17 Years after Devastating Earthquake

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The Arg-e Bam or Bam Citadel was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake on December 26, 2003, along with much of the rest of Bam and its environs.
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All Religions in Iran Equally Respected: Official

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Iran’s government spokesman says followers of all divine faiths in the country are equally respected while they live side by side in peace and harmony.
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In Pictures: Christmas and New Year Shopping in Tehran

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Shopping gains huge popularity among Iranian people from all religions and walks of life on Christmas and ahead of the new Christian Year.
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Switzerland Returns 2800-Year-Old Smuggled Glazed Bricks to Iran

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A total of 49 works of ancient art that had been looted and smuggled out of Iran some four decades ago have recently been returned home with the aid of Swiss officials.
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Iran Congratulates Christians on Jesus Christ’s Birthday

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The Iranian government spokesman has expressed congratulations on the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ.
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Millions of Iranians Celebrate Yalda Night in Shadow of Coronavirus

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Iranian people from all walks of life celebrated on Sunday night one of the most ancient Persian celebrations called Yalda Night, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, in the shadow of coronavirus outbreak.
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14th-Century Poets Khujandi, Hafez Linked Tajikistan, Iran: ECO

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The head of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) says renowned 14th-century poet Kamal Khujandi and his contemporary Persian poet Hafez Shirazi were the links between Iran and Tajikistan.
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