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Golestan official raises alarm over desertification
The head of Golestan Province Natural Resources says portions of the province are being transformed into a desert. IRNA reported on Saturday October 31…
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Motahari calls for end to house arrests again
Iranian Member of Parliament Ali Motahari says at times the Islamic Republic has treated its opposition worse than the former Iranian regime did, and…
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Accused tycoon hurls own charges at Oil Minister
Babak Zanjani, the Iranian tycoon charged with financial fraud and embezzling oil ministry funds, has accused Iran’s current oil minister and his ministry of…
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Visa problems may ground Women’s futsal team
The Iranian Women’s National Futsal team may be unable to compete in the 2015 World Tournament even though they won the championship in Asia.…
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Iran at table for first time for talks on Syrian crisis
The first talks with the participation of all foreign powers involved in the Syrian conflict began in Vienna today, as violence continued to claim…
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Iran’s environmental needs dwarf actual budget allotment
The budget for Iran’s Department of the Environment is no match for its expenses and its many concerns: numerous international promises, the growing water…
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Severe pollution blamed for death of Ahwaz resident
An Ahwaz resident died in hospital today of symptoms developed from severe air pollution and acid rain. The Tasnim website reported on Thursday that…
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Jailed Saudi blogger wins European human rights award
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi, who has been sentenced by Saudi authorities to 10 years in jail and 1,000 lashes for “insulting Islam”, has won…
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Torrential rain causes death, destruction in Ilam
Heavy rainstorms in Ilam have claimed three lives, and another person is currently missing. IRNA reported on Thursday October 29 that according to the…
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Oil Minister touts energy industry benefits for Khuzestan
Iran’s minister of oil says the elimination of international sanctions and the development of oil and gas projects in Khuzestan will translate into development…
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Pop musicians accuse ministry of prejudicial tastes
A group of Iranian pop music artists has written an open letter to President Hassan Rohani to protest their discriminatory treatment by the Ministry…
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Coastal development destroying marine areas
The deputy head of the marine section of the Environment Department says the destruction of marine areas for construction development is on the rise…