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Fatal mine accident adds to worker safety concerns
Two miners were killed in an accident at the Manganese Mine near Qom on Sunday March1. ILNA reports that the accident occurred at a…
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Council rejects bill of support for volunteer hijab patrols
The Guardian Council has once again rejected a bill to support volunteer hijab enforcers, saying it contravenes the constitution and needs to be reviewed…
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Obama to fend off congressional influence in nuclear deal
The White House has announced that the U.S. president will veto a bill prepared by Congress that would make any nuclear deal with Iran…
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MPs want to know which top officials have dual citizenship
A group of Iranian MPs is trying to pass a bill calling for the investigation of top officials of the three branches of government…
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Iran wins Zurkhaneh and Pahlevani championship
Iran’s national Zurkhaneh and Pahlevani Wrestling team won the Zurkhaneh Sports World Cup which took place in Dushanebeh, Tajikistan February 23 to 28. IRNA…
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Zarif reports notable progress in recent nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said there has been “significant progress” in the nuclear negotiations in recent weeks and they have reached a…
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Workers want minimum wage hike higher than inflation
With less than a month left before the new Iranian calendar year begins on March 21, workers continue to negotiate for an increase in…
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Radiation drills in Bushehr aimed at easing concerns
Iran’s Passive Defence Organization is carrying out radiation drills in Bushehr, the site of Iran’s first and only nuclear power generator. IRNA reported on…
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New election law to undergo 10-year trial period
Iran’s Expediency Council reports that the new election legislation is almost completed and will be implemented for 10 years on a trial basis. Mohammadi…
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Higher education in Iran means higher jobless rate
Iran’s Minister of Science and Technology says the unemployment rate among university graduates is higher than the general unemployment average, and that is why…
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Mashhad Imam comments on concert controversy
Mashhad’s Friday Mass Imam says he has little against music but added that since Mashhad is the site of the shrine of the eighth…
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Two websites linked to reformists blocked
Fars News Agency reported on Friday February 27 that the Jamaran and Bahar News websites have been blocked and are no longer accessible by…