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Second circuit of Arak to come on stream in two weeks: nuclear official

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A special assistant to the head of Iran’s nuclear agency says that the redesigned second circuit of Arak heavy reactor will come on stream within two weeks.

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By: Behnam Tofighi

Iranian national water polo team's training session

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national water polo team is holding a camp in Tehran to prepare for 2020 Olympics qualifiers.
‘A House for You’ goes to EnergaCAMERIMAGE filmfest. in Poland

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘A House for You’, directed by Mehdi Bakhshi Moqadam, has made it into the competition lineup of 27th 'EnergaCAMERIMAGE' film festival in Poland.
Iran envoy thanks Iraqi govt., people for warm hospitality towards Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi has issued a statement appreciating the Iraqi people and government for their warm hosting of Iranian pilgrims during Arbaeen processions.
Iran’s handball loses to Bahrain at Olympics qualifiers

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The national Iranian men’s handball team suffered a defeat against Bahrain in its second match at the group stage of the 2020 Olympic qualifiers underway in Qatar.
180 foreign companies demand petchem products of Iranian firm at German fair

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – An official with Iranian Jam Petrochemical Company present at the K2019 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, says that as many as 180 foreign firms have voiced their readiness to purchase the Iranian firm's products.
Modi's visit to Ankara canceled

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Indian government has decided to call off a proposed visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Turkey's capital, Ankara, in the wake of President Recip Tayyip Erdogan’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last month where he criticized India's move to abrogate Article 370 of the constitution that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
By: Saeed Sobhani

Warren on the road to victory over Biden and Trump

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren of the Year 2020 has found good standing in the polls. He is now ahead of former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump! While the Ukraine Gate story has had a negative impact on Trump and Biden's popularity, Warren's votes are increasing day by day.
Iran invited to 2020 Leipzig Book Fair in Germany

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran has been officially invited to take part in the next edition of Leipzig Book Fair due to be held March 12-15, 2020 in the German, city of Leipzig.
US’ economic terrorism violating human rights: Iranian MP at IPU

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian MP Fatemeh Hosseini, Iran’s representative at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Belgrade, said “US’ use of economic embargo as a means to reach its goals has aroused serious worries about violation of human rights.”
By: Maryam Kamyab

CBI chief’s meeting with ICCIM representatives

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati held a meeting with the representatives of the Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Mines (ICCIM) on Sunday.
By: Yuram Abdullah Weiler

“Strategically brilliant” sellout: Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds not only should give ample evidence of US perfidy, but also should be a lesson for all who fancy themselves as allies of the United States.
'Douch' goes to Jio MAMI Mumbai filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian feature 'Douch', directed by Amir Mashhadi Abbas, is taking part at the competition program of 21st Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in India.
By: Afshin Majlesi

Despite media bias, Western people have right to authentic information on Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Mass media outlets, including news agencies, radio, television, the Internet and mobile platforms, have undoubtedly become the primary source of information for the majority of, if not all, individuals in modern societies.
Iran, Iraq have construction of Mehran-Najaf highway on agenda: road min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Road Minister Mohammad Eslami announced on Sunday that Iran and Iraq have construction of Mehran-Najaf highway on agenda.
Russia says cannot understand US' strategy, purpose in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Moscow cannot understand the strategy and objective of Washington’s presence in the conflict area in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Russia’s NTV channel on Saturday.
VIDEO: Hundreds of thousands take to London streets to protest Brexit

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Hundreds of thousands of people have marched in central London to demand a new referendum on whether Britain should remain in the European Union, as parliament voted to delay a decision on whether to back Prime Minister Boris Johnson's revised Brexit withdrawal deal.
By: Ali Khara

Funeral procession for Iranian composer Hossein Dehlavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The funeral procession for celebrated Iranian composer Hossein Dehlavi, who died at his home in Tehran on Oct. 15 at the age of 92, was held in the presence of many artists and musicians at Tehran's Vahdat Hall on Sunday.
Sharif uni. among 250 top world universities in computer sciences

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Based on the latest data released by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020, Sharif University of Technology is the first Iranian university which now stands among the 250 world universities top in computer sciences.
Have you ever tried a lifetime Persian ancient spa?

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A humble usually brick alcove entrance with a tiled or miniature designed portal leads to an open hall underground with the roof at ground level centered with a small pool.
'Driving Lessons' participating at Shnit filmfest. in Switzerland

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Driving Lessons’, directed by Marzieh Riahi, is taking part at the 17th edition of Switzerland's Shnit International Short Film Festival currently underway in various cities around the world.

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Iranian national water polo team's training session

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national water polo team is holding a camp in Tehran to prepare for 2020 Olympics qualifiers.
CBI chief’s meeting with ICCIM representatives

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati held a meeting with the representatives of the Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Mines (ICCIM) on Sunday.
Funeral procession for Iranian composer Hossein Dehlavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The funeral procession for celebrated Iranian composer Hossein Dehlavi, who died at his home in Tehran on Oct. 15 at the age of 92, was held in the presence of many artists and musicians at Tehran's Vahdat Hall on Sunday.
Iranian publishers at Frankfurt Int. Book Fair

FRANKFURT, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Association of Iranian Academic Books Publishers are participating in the ‎‎71st Frankfurt International Book Fair (FBF), which kicked off on October 16 and will wrap up today.
Arbaeen mourning ceremony observed in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Arbaeen mourning ceremony was held in the shrine city of Mashhad on Sat. with the participation of a huge number of enthusiasts to the Third Imam of Shia Muslims Hazrat Imam Hussein (BPUH).
Karbala hosting Arbaeen pilgrims

KARBALA, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Some 20 million Muslims gather every year in Iraqi holy city of Karbala to participate in Arbaeen mourning. The event marks the 40th day after the anniversary of the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam, Hossein ibn Ali (PBUH).