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Iran president visits West Azerbaijan province

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the northwestern Iranian province of West Azerbaijan as part of his weekend provincial trips.

Ayatollah Raisi’s plane touched down in Urmia, the capital of West Azerbaijan, and was welcomed by the representative of the Supreme Leader in the province, the governor-general and a g

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Iran affirms support for UN efforts to solve food insecurity

TEHRAN - Majid Takht Ravanchi, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, has expressed support for the United Nations’ efforts to address problems affecting food security.

The Iranian diplomat participated in the UN Security Council's open debate on conflict and food security. The session

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Iran edged by Australia in IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

TEHRAN – Iran were defeated by defending champions Australia 47-44 in International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships opening match on Friday.

Iran will play South Korea on Sunday.

Australia, Iran, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and South Korea will compete in Pool A.

Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq and the

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Intl. meeting on SDS control to be held in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran will host an international meeting on controlling sand and dust storms (SDSs) in July, with the presence of the ministers of 12 countries that give rise to the highest amount of dust, IRNA reported.

It is therefore planned to implement a regional action plan for the Persian Gulf, especially for the countries with the highest dust

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Israel rules out criminal probe into killing of journalist amid global anger

The Israeli regime will not be holding a criminal investigation after its troops were widely accused of shooting to death the prominent Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh.

In a statement on Thursday, the Israeli military claimed since Abu Aqleh was killed in an “active combat situation”, it will not launch a criminal investigation despite dem

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TEHRAN – Making a decision for a brain-dead member is one of the toughest conditions for a family, but it would be easier if they feel to spare other families awaiting an organ transplant the pain of losing a child or to keep alive the memory of their loved one.

The country celebrates “National Organ Donation Day” annually on May 21. The day com