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Iran finishes Sofia Taekwondo Grand Prix with two bronze medals
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian taekwondokas collected two bronze medals in World Taekwondo Grand Prix, held in Bulgaria’s Sofia.
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'A Hairy Tale' wins at 35th Warsaw Film Festival
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Homayoun Ghanizadeh’s debut feature ‘A Hairy Tale’ has won the Special Jury Award of 35th edition of Warsaw Film Festival in Poland, held on 11-20 October 2019.
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Iran’s saffron output to hit 430 tons this year
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian farmers are expected to produce a total of 430 tons of saffron in the current fiscal year (March 2019-2020), a senior official affiliated with the Agriculture Ministry said on Saturday.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
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).
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'Funfair' goes to Cork Film Festival in Ireland
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran/Canada co-production ‘Funfair’, directed by Iranian filmmaker Kaveh Mazaheri, will take part at the 64th edition of Cork Film Festival in Ireland.
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Iran defense minister hails Iraq for maintaining Arbaeen security
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi government for ensuring the security of millions of pilgrims during Arbaeen season.
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Iran has no choice but to continue resisting enemies’ pressures: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that Americans, Zionists and Saudis have joined hands against Iran, stressing that the country has no other choice but to continue resisting against them.
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Second Iranian chess player refuses to play against Israeli opponent in India world competitions
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Mohammad Amin Tabatabei was the second Iranian chessplayer to refuse playing against an opponent from the Zionist regime of Israeli after Arian Gholami in the World Youth Chess Championships underway in India.
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VIDEO: Young Iranian couple get married in Karbala
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – A young Iranian couple got married in the presence of an 'aaqed' or concluder in the holy city of Karbala in Iraq during Arbaeen processions.
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Iran becomes permanent member of CIS Council for Rail Transport
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has become the permanent member of the Council for Rail Transport of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
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Brazilian soccer player Reis de Jesus signs contract with Iranian Machine Sazi FC
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Brazilian forward player Jefferson Reis de Jesus has signed a contract with Iranian football club Machine Sazi Jefferson Reis de Jesus.
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Young Iranian female chess player tops World Youth Chess rankings
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s chess player Mobina Alinasab has reached the top of table of World Youth Chess Championships after beating her Indian opponent.
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While in Iraq, VP Jahangiri holds phone call with Iraqi PM on Arbaeen Day
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – While in Iraq to take part in Arbaeen processions, Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri has held a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to thank Iraqi people and government for hosting the million-people religious ceremony.
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By: Mojtaba Kavar
Visit of Police chief to Mehran border gate
ILAM, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Police Commander-in-Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari paid an inspection visit to Mehran border crossing in the western province of Ilam on Arbaeen Day.
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US, S Arabia have been trying to derail Arbaeen trek, senior Iranian MP says
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker said the United States and Saudi Arabia have not been able to affect historical Iran-Iraq relations, adding that the Arbaeen trek has been immune against the plots.
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Turkish invasion must stop, all foreign troops must leave Syria: Assad
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has demanded a complete halt to Turkey's offensive in northeastern Syria, and a full withdrawal of foreign forces illegally present in Syrian territories.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
Pilgrims attend Arbaeen ceremony in Karbala
KARBALA, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Millions of pilgrims have arrived in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala, where the shrine of Imam Hossein (PBUH) is located, to attend the Arbaeen mournings. Arbaeen – falls on October 19 this year – marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein.
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Iranian senior military chief in China to attend intl. security forum
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier-General Mehdi Rabbani arrived in China on Saturday to attend the 9th edition of Xiangshan Security Forum.
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Leader urges youth to be steadfast on right path to benefit all
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on the youth to keep up their efforts on the right path so they would benefit their country and the world.
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Arbaeen mourning at Imam Khomeini Hussainia
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Arbaeen mourning ceremony was held at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Hussainia today, with Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in attendance.
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Hezbollah chief warns of ongoing protests in Lebanon
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Secretary-General of Lebanese Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah warned of the dangerous situation the country is facing amid protests, calling on Lebanese political leaders to shoulder their responsibilities.
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Arbaeen ceremony shows friendship, unity in Muslim World: Jahangiri
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iranian first vice president appreciated the Iraqi government and nation’s efforts in hosting Arbaeen pilgrims, saying the great gathering shows the high level of friendship and unity among Muslims.
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By: Mohammad Moheimani
Autumn edition of horse racing in Aq Qala
AQ QALA, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Autumn edition of horse racing is currently underway in Aq Qala, a city in Golestan Province, in northern Iran.
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Iran police chief visits Mehran border to monitor Arbaeen pilgrims' commute
ILAM, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari made a trip to Iran-Iraq Mehran border crossing to be informed of the quality of services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.
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Leader attends Arbaeen mourning ceremony
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the mourning ceremony of Arbaeen at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Hussainia on Saturday.
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Iran, Turkey FMs hold phone talk on Syria developments
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu late on Friday to discuss the latest regional issues, especially the developments in northern Syria.
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Iran's 'The Last Fiction' joins Oscars Animated Feature race
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Ashkan Rahgozar’s feature ‘The Last Fiction’, an Iranian animated interpretation of a popular Persian folklore, has joined the list of 32 contenders for best animated feature in Oscar category.
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Condolences to Muslims on Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Today coincides with Arbaeen, the 40th day since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Iran condemns mosque attack in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran has condemned a terrorist attack on a mosque in the Afghan province of Nangarhar, which killed and wounded tens of worshippers.
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VP Jahangiri to leave for Iraqi holy city of Najaf tomorrow
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri will leave Tehran for the holy Iraqi city of Najaf as the Arbaeen pilgrimage approaches.