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Iran Convinces UWW It Can Safely Host World Wrestling Championships

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Iran’s Ministry of Sport and Youth says the World Wrestling Championships will be definitely held in Tehran this year despite an earlier decision by the United World Wrestling (UWW) to strip Iran of the right to host the competition over the recent unrest.
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‘Iran Must Reinforce Its Laws on Violence against Women’

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A lawyer and women’s rights activist has weighed on violence against women in the Islamic Republic of Iran and the country’s laws and regulations to protect women.
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Louvre Museum Hosts Seminar on Iran’s Ancient Sialk Hills

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The Louvre Museum of Paris has played host to a seminar entitled “Sialk, the Heart of Archaeology in Iran”.
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Tehran Hosts Exhibition of Jean-Claude Carrière’s Paintings

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A solo exhibition of paintings by renowned French filmmaker Jean-Claude Carrière was recently held at the Dastaan Gallery of Tehran.
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Old Iranian Village Nominated for ‘To Do Award’

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A plan envisaging the touring of the old quarter of the Esfahak village in the city of Tabas in central Iran has found its way to the final stage of the “To Do Award” contest.
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‘Interest in Visiting Iran Growing among Russian Tourists’

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Executive Director of the Russian Association of Tour Operators says a growing number of Russian tourists have shown interest in visiting Iran.
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Japan, Italy to Strengthen Building of Iran National Museum

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Japan and Italy are to work together to reinforce the Ancient Persia Section of the National Museum of Iran.
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Iranian Film Attracts Attention in IDFA 2019

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“Sunless Shadows”, a movie directed by Iranian filmmaker Mehrdad Oskouei, has won great acclaim at the 2019 International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam (IDFA).
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International Sculpture Symposium Underway in Tehran

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The ninth edition of Tehran Sculpture Symposium is underway here in the Iranian capital, bringing together dozens of artists from across the world.
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German Artist Holds ‘Homage to Hafez’ Exhibition in Iran

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The works of German artist Guenther Uecker have gone on display in Iran’s northern city of Rasht at an exhibition entitled “Homage to Hafez”.
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Pomegranate Paste; A Delicious Autumn Flavour

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Pomegranate paste is a popular flavouring in Persian cuisine, known as a basic ingredient of many delectable Iranian dishes with a mouth-watering aroma.
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More Chinese Tourists in Iran after Lifting Visa Regime

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China’s ambassador to Iran says the number of Chinese tourists in Iran has increased with the efforts of the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and thanks to the cancellation of visa regime for Chinese tourists, but it is still far from the optimal goal.
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Tehran Citizens Surprised by First Autumn Snowfall

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The first snowfall of autumn has blanketed many provinces of Iran, including the capital, Tehran, where citizens and officials have been surprised alike.
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Teenager Stabs Family to Death under Influence of Khashoggi Murder

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An Iranian teenager has, in an insane move, murdered his father, mother and brother with a knife under the influence of the way Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated in the Arab country’s consulate in Istanbul.
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Russian ‘Cultural Days’ Underway in Iran

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Russia's cultural week in Iran has begun with the participation of foreign ambassadors and Russian citizens residing in Iran.
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90% of World’s Opium Seized by Iran: Official

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Secretary-General of Iran's Drug Control Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni says Iran's global opium seizure has risen from 76% to 90%.
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Twitter User Finds Smart Way to Raise Funds for Cancer Kids

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An Iranian Twitter user has applied a smart trick to raise funds for the Iranian Mahak Society to Support Children with Cancer.
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Lut Desert Gorgeous Lake in Hottest Spot on Earth

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The flooding which struck Iran's southeastern Kerman province in early spring this year has created a beautiful lake in the heart of Lut Desert regarded as the hottest spot on earth.
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Young Man Dedicates Himself to Taking Care of Handicapped Dog

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Brown is a dog who lost its leg in a car accident in Tehran, but survived thanks to a young Iranian man who is now helping him live a better life.
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Iran’s First Woman Airport Chief Talks of Her Job’s Ups & Downs

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It’s been a few months that an Iranian woman named Parvaneh Sohrabi has been appointed as the first female airport manager in Iran and in the Middle East.
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Iran Claims World Body Building Title in UAE

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Iran collected 11 eleven gold medals and three silvers to claim the top spot at the 2019 World Bodybuilding Championship in Fujairah, the UAE.
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German Band Schiller Stage Performances in Tehran

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The Iranian capital, Tehran, is hosting the German electronic band Schiller these days.
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Iranian Tourist Embarks on Journey around World on Camel

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An Iranian tourist has embarked on a trip around the globe on a Persian Bactrian camel in a bid to get this endangered species known to the world.
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Dutch Football Legend Seedorf Enjoys Warm Reception in Iran

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Dutch professional football coach and former player Clarence Clyde Seedorf seems to have really enjoyed his holiday in Tehran.
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Iranian Female Painter Wins Award at Harvard Art Gala

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Iranian surrealist painter and senior research associate at Harvard University, Sara Ashrafi, has won the first prize at an annual gala held by the Massachusetts General Hospital for the best painting about the Alzheimer’s disease.
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