Marjohn Sheikhi News Count 6077
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
Where borders divide, music unites: Poland celebrates national day in Iran with music
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Polish Embassy in Tehran celebrated the centenary of Poland regaining independence with a concert of classical music on Sat. in Vahdat Hall, welcoming diplomatic figures with various nationalities as well as the Iranian music lover community to a few hours of sharing common sentiments.
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Envoy calls for closer cultural coop. with Russia
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei called for closer cultural cooperation with Russia within the framework of a cultural committee that has recently been formed between the two sides.
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UK chief diplomat Jeremy Hunt to visit Iran Monday
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt will arrive in Tehran on Monday to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on bilateral ties and the JCPOA.
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By: Syed Zafar Mehdi
How China is helping Iran skirt US sanctions
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Shortly after the Trump administration reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said eight countries, most notable China, would be exempted from the draconian sanctions on buying Iranian crude oil.
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VIDEO: Nilper Orchestra in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Polish Embassy in Tehran celebrated the centenary of Poland regaining independence by hosting a classical performance on Sat. night at Vahdat Hall. The concert was performed by Nilper Orchestra under the baton of Navid Gohari and guest conductor Martyna Kosecka.
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‘Yeva’ wins Best Film at Armenia’s Rolan Fimlfest.
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘Yeva’ by Anahid Abad has won the Best Film award at the 14th Rolan - International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Armenia.
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By: Abolfazl Mohammadi
Handicraft exhibition in Yazd
YAZD, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Yazd, in central Iran, is famous for its handicrafts such as rug, small carpets, Kilim, Termeh (hand-made silk tapestry), pottery, earthenware and ceramic.
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US sanctions will not change Iran’s policies: deputy FM
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said while US sanctions may affect Iran’s oil sales and banking transactions, they will not change the Islamic Republic’s policies.
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Pres. Rouhani:
Iran ready to develop coop. with Iraq to create free trade zone
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said at a meeting of high-ranking delegations of Iran and Iraq on Sat. that Tehran is ready to develop cooperation with Baghdad for the establishment of a free trade and industrial zone.
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By: Hanif Ghaffari
Democrats vs. Trump: The dispute is intensified
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The mid-term elections in the United States ended with the majority of Republicans in the Senate, and Democrats' victory in the House of Representatives. Democrats in the House of Representatives are now preparing themselves to confront Trump and challenge his position at the White House, as they seem to be disappointed with the resistance of the Senate to Trump and his friends.
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Iran, Iraq can ramp up trade to $20bn: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said Sat. that the current economic transactions between Iran and Iraq stands at about $12 billion, which can be boosted to $20 billion with further cooperation.
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AUT to host 13th intl. seminar on polymer science
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The 13th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2018) will be hosted by Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran on 19-22 November.
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VIDEO: Rouhani recieves Iraqi president in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani officially received his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih on Sat. morning in Tehran. Salih is slated to hold talks with Rouhani on bilateral issues and regional developments. A number of MoUs are also scheduled to be signed.
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US will be compelled to change bullying policy: envoy
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Alireza Jahangiri, the Iranian ambassador to The Hague, said that the United States will be ultimately compelled to change its bullying policy against all countries across the world.
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'Empty View’ wins Best Animation at Strasburg Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Empty View’ directed by Ali Zare Ghanatnowi, has won Best Animation award at the 1st Strasburg Film Festival in Virginia, United States.
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Iraqi president lands in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih atop a high-ranking delegation has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on a wide range of topics.
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Amir-Abdollahian:
Trump overplays anti-Iran sanctions’ impact for other countries
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iranian parliamentary official Amir-Abdollahian said Thu. that the fear that US President Trump induces in other countries for doing business with Iran is far greater than the actual impact of the sanctions.
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By: Mehran Riazi
A rainy day in the capital
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The capital Tehran has been enjoying days of constant rain since Monday. Autumn brings a breath of fresh air to the metropolitan city usually gripped with air pollution.
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Araghchi lands in Rome for talks on bilateral ties
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Rome to hold talks with senior Italian officials on expansion of bilateral relations and cooperation.
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Maj. Gen. Safavi:
Islamic Jihad’s hundreds of rockets, major threat to Israeli regime
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said Thu. that the hundreds of rockets owned by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement is a major threat to the Israeli regime.
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Palestine’s resistance to force Zionists to retreat: Amir-Abdollahian
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Secretary General of Permanent Secretariat of Intl. Conference on Palestinian Intifada said in a statement on Wed. that Netanyahu has reached the finish line, and Palestine’s resistance will stop Israeli aggression and force the regime to retreat.
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‘Reza’ goes to France’s Belfort Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Alireza Motamedi’s debut feature ‘Reza’ will be screened at the 33rd Entrevues Belfort film festival in France.
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Korea wants to set a successful example of aid to refugees: ambassador
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Ryu Jung-hyun, the ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iran, says his country wants to set a successful example of humanitarian aid to refugees.
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Iran navy to send fleet to Italy in near future: Cmdr. Khanzadi
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Wed. a naval fleet will be dispatched to Italy in the near future.
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Larijani congratulates Iranian team for winning IOAA title
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has congratulated Iranian team of students who claimed the first place at 12th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, held in China.
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Afghan min. of transport:
Afghanistan talked US into exempting Chabahar from sanctions
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Afghan Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Muhammad Hamid Tahmasi, told Mehr News that senior Afghan officials had held negotiations with the US for the exemption of Chabahar port activities from sanctions.
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By: Mohammad Moheimani
Closing Ceremony of 35th Tehran Short Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The curtains fell for the 35th Tehran International Short Film Festival on Tuesday night, and winners in various categories received their awards.
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35th Tehran Intl. Short Filmfest. names winners
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The 35th Tehran International Short Film Festival announced the winners during the closing ceremony on Tue. night, with the Grand Prix of the festival going to ‘In Between’ by Aliyar Rasti.
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Iran’s UK envoy:
Iran has enough leverage to continue oil exports
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – In an interview with CNN, Iranian Ambassador to London, Hamid Baeidinejad, said Iran now has a lot of alternatives to sell its oil seeing that other countries are not willing to comply with the US’ demands as they used to be in the past.
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Audience top 5 picks on 4th day of 35th Tehran Short Filmfest.
TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Short Film Association PR department has announced the audience top five picks on the fourth day of 35th Tehran Intl. Short Film Festival.