(2020-12-07). Stuck In A Lift With John Pilger — 'News And How To Use It' by Alan Rusbridger. zcomm.org Pilger tells the unfiltered, uncompromised truth about the foundations of power. His focus is on speaking up for the victims of power, not on serving power…
(2020-12-07). Iranian animation 'Eaten' wins at Greek fest. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iranian short animation 'Eaten' by Mohsen Rezapour has won a prize at the 15th Athens Animfest, an international animation festival in Greece, which was held in November.
(2020-12-07). Talks underway between Iran, Iraq to boost mutual trade tie. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq poised to strengthen bilateral ties in the fields of trade and commerce.
(2020-12-07). E3 react to Iranian parl. plan to set up new centrifuges. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — France, Germany and the UK have voiced their concern about a counteractive plan by the Iranian Parliament to set up new centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility.
(2020-12-07). Iran supporting Astana Peace Process: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister stressed the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the Astana Peace Process in a meeting with his Syrian counterpart on Monday.
(2020-12-07). Biden's Iran Deal Faces Iran's 'Red Pill'. strategic-culture.org Biden says he wants — through diplomacy — And now, four years on, the prospect of failure seems assured — firstly by the hostages to…
(2020-12-07). "Chilean Building" to be screened in Cinema Verite. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The "Chilean Building" is slated to be screen at the 14th Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as "Cinema Verite".
(2020-12-07). Last breath of Autumn in Gilan. en.mehrnews.com GILAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Natural landscapes of Gilan Province of Iran is witnessing the last days of Autumn in December.
(2020-12-07). Biden's Iran Deal Faces Iran's 'Red Pill'. thealtworld.com Does Biden's Team 'A' believe that a limited strike on Iran's nuclear facilities is realistic, without triggering wider war? | Biden says he wants — through diplomacy —
(2020-12-07). Iran's Leader in good health. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — An informed source affiliated to the office of Iran's Leader rejected the failing health rumors about the Leader of the Islamic Revolution underlining that Ayatollah Khamenei is in good health.
(2020-12-07). Iranians airlines to replace foreign peers during pandemic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development said that Iranian airlines will replace foreign airline companies during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
(2020-12-07). FAO ready to back Iran to ensure healthy biodiverse soils. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has expressed readiness to help Iran develop and adopt policies and programs to promote sustainable agricultural systems and nurture soil biodiversity.
(2020-12-07). Decommissioning Civil Nuclear Sites Will Take 120 Years, MPs Warn. globalresearch.ca According to a report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC), decommissioning the UK's civil nuclear sites will cost £132bn of public money, and will not be completed for a further 120 years. | *** |
(2020-12-07). Iran's aviation industry has made significant progress. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that Iranian aviation industry has made eye-catching progress and development despite sanctions imposed against the country.
(2020-12-07). Cinema Verite announces lineup of "Special Display" film. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — A lineup of eight documentaries which will be displayed in the "Special Display" of a non-competing section of the 14th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as "Cinema Verite" has been abandoned.
(2020-12-07). "I Never Climbed Provincia" to be displayed in Cinéma Vérité. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The "I Never Climbed the Provincia" is slated to be reviewed in the Chilean Films Panorama at the 14th Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as "Cinema Verite" in Tehran on Dec. 15-22 online.
(2020-12-07). Iran, Italy seeking to expand bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy held a videoconference for the second time on Monday.
(2020-12-07). Syrain FM holds talks with Ghalibaf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Syrian FM Faisal Mekdad met and held talks with Iranian Parliament's spox Mohamamd Bagher Ghalibaf on Monday.
(2020-12-07). Iran-Romania ties not harmed under pressures: envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The Romanian envoy to Tehran likened the Iran-Romania relation to a tree whose root will not be hurt under the sanctions imposed by the arrogant powers of the world.
(2020-12-07). Araghchi stresses on Portugal role in Iran-Europe relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister expressed hope that Portugal could play an active role in the relations of Iran and Europe when it takes over the presidency of the EU in 2021.
(2020-12-07). China calls on US to return to JCPOA, lift sanctions on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson called on the United States to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as soon as possible and without preconditions.
(2020-12-07). Afghanistan refutes reports of insulting to Afghans in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Afghanistan Foreign Ministry has dismissed as untrue the reports and alleged videos of insulting some Afghan nationals in Iran.
(2020-12-06). Review of Hensman's 'Indefensible'. zcomm.org Defense of the Easily Defensible By Dave Markland In 2018 Haymarket Books published Rohini Hensman's Indefensible: Democracy, Counter-revolution and Anti-imperialist Rhetoric. Its focus is on left journalists and analysts like John Pilger and the late Edward S. Herman who have committed the inexcusable sin of being overly suspicious of United States foreign policy. Many readers
(2020-12-06). Autumn snow falls in Hamedan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — In the last month of Autumn, the west-central Iranian province of Hamedan, located in the Zagros Mountains, has been blanketed in white snow.
(2020-12-06). Covid Mideast Updates: Iran – Turkey – Morocco – Kuwait. telesurenglish.net Iran's COVID-19 cases surged to 1,040,547 on Sunday with 11,561 new infections. Meanwhile, Turkey registered 195 more deaths from the coronavirus, the highest daily record in the country. | Iran, the hardest-hit country in the Middle East region, reported 294 new deaths from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 50,310, said Sima Sadat Lari, spokeswoman for the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, during her daily briefing. | A total of 730,798 people have recovered from the disease and been discharged from hospitals, while 5,809 remain in intensive care units. | Followi…
(2020-12-06). Beautiful sceneries of late autumn in Alangdareh Forest Park. en.mehrnews.com GORGAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Alangdarreh Forest Park is chosen as one of the seven exemplary touristic districts of the country and the outstanding forest park of the north of Iran.
(2020-12-06). Betsy A. McLane's master class in Cinéma Vérité. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Betsy A. McLane is slated to hold a master class in the 14th Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as "Cinema Verite" which is scheduled to be organized totally online from December 15 to 22 in Tehran.
(2020-12-06). Heavy Rains, Flooding Lead to Death of At Least Seven People in Iran, Reports Claim. sputniknews.com TEHRAN (Sputnik) – At least seven people have died as a result of floods caused by heavy rainfall in southern Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) agency reports.
(2020-12-06). Students are real, lasting asset of Establishment: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) —Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message on the occasion of Azar 16 (Dec. 6), which marks "Students' Day" said that students are clear example of awakening pulse of society as well as real and lasting asset of the country.
(2020-12-06). University, student sources of fundamental changes in society. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that universities and students are the sources of fundamental and original changes in society.
(2020-12-06). FM Zarif holds talks with envoys from different countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with ambassadors of various countries to Iran on Sunday in Tehran-based Foreign Ministry building.
(2020-12-06). Any inclination for future negotiating with US wrong. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iran Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Ebrahim Raeisi said that any inclination for future negotiation with the US is considered wrong.
(2020-12-06). Iranian animators censure assassination of nuclear scientist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — In a statement, a number of Iranian animators slammed the assassination of Iran's nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
(2020-12-06). Zarif meets with departing Brazilian ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the departing Brazilian Ambassador, Rodrigo de Azeredo Santos, meet and held talks in Tehran on Sunday.
(2020-12-06). 'Khaf-Herat railway to boost Iran-Afghanistan's trade ties'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters said that the Khaf-Herat railway paves the way for trade development between Iran and Afghanistan.
(2020-12-06). Iran observing enemies beyond its borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iran's Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said relying on its modern technology, Iran is observing enemies beyond its borders.
(2020-12-05). Venezuelan Housing Mission Delivers 3,300,000th Home. telesurenglish.net The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, led this Saturday afternoon the delivery of the 3,300,000 house of the Great Venezuela Housing Mission (GMVV), which took place in the La Gran Villa urban development, located in the Villa de Cura parish, Zamora municipality, Miranda state. | RELATED: | Despite the effects of the economic blockade imposed by the United States government and t…
(2020-12-05). The Road to a More Just Society Runs Through Congress. commondreams.org Think about all the dreams for a better world that could come to be realized if our elected officials worked for the big majority of Americans instead of for Big Business interests. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/congress_5.jpg …
(2020-12-05). How Israel Deployed an Intelligence Deception to Justify Killing Scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. strategic-culture.org Gareth PORTER | Israel's Mossad has spent years on a propaganda campaign aimed at convincing the world Iran possessed a nuclear weapons program — and legitimizing its assassinations of Iranian academics. | The Israeli assassination of Iranian defense official Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is being treated as a triumph of Israeli intelligence, with ubiquitous references in the New York Times and other major media outlets to the killing of
(2020-12-05). 2020 GITEX to host 20 Iranian Knowledge-based firms tomorrow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — 20 Iranian knowledge-based firms and startups will participate at the 40th international exhibition of electronics, computers, and E-Commerce in West Asia tomorrow.
(2020-12-05). Tajikistan condemns assassination of scientist 'Fakhrizadeh'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Tajikistan in an official note on Sat. strongly condemned the assassination of Iranian nuclear and defense scientist 'Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh'.
(2020-12-05). "Iris Ng" to hold online master class in "Cinéma Vérité" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iris Ng is slated to hold an online master class in 14th Iran International Documentary Film Festival known as "Cinema Verite" which is scheduled to be organized totally online from December 15 to 22 in Tehran.
(2020-12-05). Iran to open home-made seawater greenhouse. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — An official with the Vice Presidential Office said that two homegrown seawater greenhouses using solar heat for changing seawater to freshwater will be inaugurated by the end of the current Iranian year.
(2020-12-05). Over 90% of submarines' equipment indigenized: Navy Admiral. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Head of the Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization of Iran's Navy said that more than 90 percent of parts and equipment of submarines are manufactured domestically.
(2020-12-05). Iran, Congo discuss expansion of bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Minister of Industry of the Democratic Republic of Congo conferred on boosting bilateral ties in the field of industry.
(2020-12-05). Abshineh Dam Lake of Hamadan Province. en.mehrnews.com HAMADAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Located 15 kilometers away from Hamedan Province in Hamedan-Malayer Highway, west-central Iran, Abshineh pond is witnessing the return of migratory birds following the appropriate rainfall in autumn.
(2020-12-05). Iran-Armenia railway to change Yerevan's economy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Armenian Prime Minister said that the implementation of the Iran-Armenia railway will fundamentally change Yerevan's economy.
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(2020-12-05). US blocked Iran's flu vaccine consignment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Iranian Health Minister says the United States has continued its sanctions against Iran amid the pandemic, even blocking the import of a flu vaccine consignment to the country.
(2020-12-05). Police dismantle drug-trafficking band in S Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Police forces of the Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeastern Iran, have dismantled a drug-trafficking band and seized over 1 ton of narcotics in Iranshhahr County.