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Viber, Instagram sites to be “cleansed” instead of blocked
After reports by the Iranian administration that the Viber and Instagram websites will not be blocked, despite a push by Iranian hardliners, a member…
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Iranian government adjusts for impact of lower oil prices
Iran’s oil minister says the administration will implement a contractionary monetary policy and is looking to withdraw money from the National Development Fund. According…
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Fans gather across Iran after death of singer Morteza Pashaei
Thousands of fans gathered to mourn the death of Iranian pop singer Morteza Pashaei in several large cities, according to IRNA, which also reports…
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Energy agency sees lower oil prices continuing
The latest estimate by the International Energy Agency, published on Friday Nov. 14, foresees that depressed oil prices on the international market will continue…
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Sunni cleric calls for inclusive programming on Seda va Sima
Molana Abdolhamid Zahedan, a Friday Mass Imam, has written to the new head of Iran’s national broadcaster, Seda va Sima, asking that its programming…
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Nuclear watchdog lowers estimate of Iran’s uranium stores
The International Atomic Energy Agency has revised its estimate of Iran's uranium stores, reducing it by 100 kilograms, Reuters reports. Reuters indicates that the…
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Iranian weightlifter takes gold at World Championships
Kianoush Rostami Kianoush Rostami, Iranian weightlifter in the 85 Kg category became the world champion for 2014 in his discipline lifting 178 kilograms in snatch…
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Students protest handling of Isfahan acid attacks on women
A group of students from the International University of Qazvin gathered to protest the recent acid throwing assualts on women in Isfahan and the…
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Activist challenges Rohani to fulfill promises on citizen rights
Nargess Mohammadi Iranian activist Nargess Mohammadi has written to President Rohani protesting against the interrogation procedure she was subjected to in Evin Court. According…
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Iran allows rights rapporteurs to visit country
Islamic Republic authorities have accepted a request to let two UN Human Rights rapporteurs visit Iran in the coming year. The deputy of the…
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Rohani lauds new transparency rules for government spending
President Hassan Rohani’s communications adviser announced that blocking cellphone social networking websites has not been approved, adding that on Wednesday November 12, cabinet adopted…
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Iran announces plan to accommodate female fans in sports facilities
The Iranian Ministry of Sports has reacted to public pressure and announced it has plans to designate a section of stadiums to female spectators.…