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Iran’s FM takes drastic measures on ‘coronavirus’ for Iranian nationals in China: Spox
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi late on Tue. expounded on the measures taken by the Foreign Ministry with regards to ‘coronavirus’.
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US presence Afghanistan’s main problem: Velayati
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – In a meeting with UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto, Top Adviser to Iranian Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velyati named presence of foreign intruders such as the US as the main problem of Afghanistan.
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Aerial footage shows deserted streets of China’s Wuhan following Coronavirus outbreak
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Drone footages depicts how deserted the Chinese city of Wuhan has become under lockdown as authorities are trying hard to stop spreading of the deadly virus. The death toll from the outbreak has hit 106, with more than 4,577 cases have been confirmed across the world.
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CIA’s Michael D’ Andrea reportedly killed in US plane downing in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – According to Russian intelligence sources, Michael D’ Andrea, a key CIA player in West Asia, has been killed in the downed US military plane in Ghazni on Monday.
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Coronavirus outbreak won't affect Iran-China trade ties: official
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The outbreak of coronavirus in China will have no effect on the trade relations between Tehran and Beijing, according to Chairman of Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce.
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Tehran reiterates support to Afghan peace process under govt. guidance
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the Islamic Republic’s support to the peace process under the Afghan government until an agreement among Afghan groups is reached.
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Taliban says targeted a US helicopter after downing US plane in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The Taliban has said it has targeted a US helicopter in Afghanistan’s Paktika province after downing a US military plane in Ghazni province earlier today.
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Taliban says they shot down US military aircraft
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the Taliban downed a US military plane carrying CIA officers in eastern Ghazni province, Afghanistan.
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No case of coronavirus reported in Iran: health min.
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said that no case of the coronavirus has been seen in Iran yet.
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China hails ‘traditional friendship’ with Iran
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – China’s Foreign Ministry has hailed Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s remarks on Beijing’s response to the pneumonia outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus, saying such remarks show the traditional friendship between the two countries.
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Passenger jet carrying 83 people crashes in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – A passenger jet reportedly carrying more than 80 people crashed and burst into flames in Afghanistan on Monday.
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Pakistan Senate chairman hails Iran's regional stances
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, in a Monday meeting with Iran's Ambassador to his country Mohammad Ali Hosseini, hailed the Islamic Republic's stances on regional affairs.
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Farhad Ghaemi slowly getting back to games: FIVB
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – On its Instagram post on Monday, Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) said Iran's outside spiker Farhad Ghaemi, who suffered a cracked ankle during training sessions with his club team, is slowly getting back to international games.
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UN envoy for Afghanistan arrives in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Head of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Tadamichi Yamamoto arrived in Tehran on Monday.
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Iran clinches two gold, one bronze at Karate 1-Premier League Paris
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian karatekas grabbed two gold and one bronze in the 2020 Karate 1-Premier League in Paris.
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24 hour check posts set up at Iranian ports to tackle coronavirus: PMO head
TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Medical teams have set up 24 hour posts at all Iranian ports to screen entry of the lethal coronavirus into the country, Chief Executive of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Rastad informed on Sunday.
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Iran 12-0 Turkmenistan: CAFA U19 Girl’s Futsal C’ship
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian national girl’s futsal team defeated Turkmenistan 12-0 at the CAFA U19 Girl’s Futsal Championship 2020 on Sunday.
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VIDEO: Footage shows empty streets of Wuhan following coronavirus outbreak
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – China has imposed restrictions to control the disease and accordingly, most cars have been banned from the streets of Wuhan.
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‘Untimely’ wins awards at Japanese film festival
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘Untimely’, directed by Pouya Eshtehardi, has won several awards at the fifth Tokyo independent films celebration in Japan.
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Pres. Rouhani felicitates India on Republic Day
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for further development of Tehran-New Delhi relations in his message felicitating India's Republic Day.
