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Belgian court orders ancient artifacts returned to Iran
After Iran filed a suit against a French woman for illegally taking antiques from the Khurvin region of Iran to Belgium, a Liege court…
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Zahedan Friday Mass Imam receives human rights award
Iran’s Human Rights Defenders have given this year’s Human Rights Activist award to Zahedan’s Friday Mass Imam, Mowlavi Abdolhamid Esmail Zehi. The Human Rights…
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Hunger-striking activist in poor health in prison
Political prisoner Behnam Ebrahimzadeh, who has been on a hunger strike for 20 days in Karaj’s Rejaishahr Prison, was transferred to the infirmary after…
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Insurance changes aim to promote childbirth
Iran’s Social Security Organization has dropped certain insurance restrictions for pregnant women and a family’s fourth child in another move by the government to…
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Burial of soldiers at heritage site called illegal
Iran’s Cultural Heritage Department says the burial of unknown soldiers at the Amir Chakhmagh historical site in Yazd is illegal and it is calling…
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Iran, Russia talk further of new approach to trade in food
Agricultural delegations from Russia and Iran have once again discussed the possibility of using their national currencies to conduct trade transactions. The Russian news…
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Move to organic farming falls far short of plan
The transformation of 25 percent of agricultural activities into organic farming as stipulated in the government’s Fifth Development Plan has not been achieved, and…
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Iran welcomes diplomatic thaw between Cuba, U.S.
Marzieh Afkham Iran’s foreign ministry commented on U.S.-Cuba relations saying: “The recent developments in the relations between the two countries are a step toward…
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Hunter sentenced for killing panther, illegal rifle
A poacher has been sentenced to 42 months in jail for hunting an Iranian panther in northern Iran, the head of Environment and Wildlife…
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New rules change interest paid on deposits
New central bank directives have put an end to the payment of daily interest on deposits, and only a minimum one-year deposit is allotted…
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Iran tightens up airline regulations
Iran’s transportation minister has announced new guidelines for establishing airlines, including an import ban on airplanes more than 15 years old. The Mehr News…
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Government urged to reconsider oil price predictions
The head of Parliament’s Works and Budget Commission says the administration should reconsider the oil price projections in its next budget. The Tasnim News…

