News Archive - 31 October 2020

William Orman Beeman is an American scholar whose specialty is the Middle East; he is a professor of anthropology at the University of Minnesota, where he is Chair of the Department of Anthropology. For many years he was Professor of Anthropology; Theatre, Speech; and East Asian Studies at Brown University.

Directed by Yousef Kargar, Gabriel won the grand prize for the Best Foreign Film and Best Cinematography awards at the 29th edition of the event. ‘Gabriel’ narrates the story of a father who has to decide under difficult conditions between love, faith, and conscience. The cast includes Yousef Yazdani, Shabnam...

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed 45.69 million, according to the University, while the global death toll is over 1,190,000. The worst-hit countries are the US (over 9 million infected, 229,000 deaths), India (over 8 million infected, 121,000 fatalities), and Brazil (over 5.5 million infected, almost...

“Following the harrowing earthquake in Turkey, we remain in close contact our Turkish friends and stand ready to provide any possible assistance,” Khatibzadeh wrote on his Twitter account on Saturday. “On World Cities Day, we wish Izmir's full recovery and send our heartfelt sympathies to all its residents,” he added.

Speaking in a ceremony on Saturday, Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali referred to the US spy drone downed by Iran in the Persian Gulf last year, and added, “With respect to Iran’s high level of defense equipment and deterrent power, the enemy has disappointed in field of military plots.” Stating...

Hamid Zadboum made the remarks on Sat. and added, “After reviewing and correcting policy package by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), all export capacities of the country will be used to meet the currency demands.” Necessary follow-up measures will be carried out by the Trade Promotion Organization of...

Speaking in a local commemoration ceremony in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province on Sat., Ali Akbar Veleyati pointed to the issue of South Caucasus and added, “We hope that problems created by international seditionists, which caused the martyrdom of many people of Republic of Azerbaijan in this region and turned...

The former conductor of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra called on the Iranian artists who have received the French Order of Arts and Letters to return their medals in response to the French president's insulting remarks to the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH). Renowned Iranian composer and conductor Ali Rahbari, who has...

Speaking in his meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Reza Ghelichkhan on Sat., Nikola Špirić pointed to the high capacities between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Islamic Republic of Iran in trade and economic fields and added, “We need to enhance trade and economic cooperation with the Islamic...

Directed by Farnoosh Samadi and produced by Ali Mosaffa, '180 Degree Rule' has won the best film award at the Meeting Point (for first and second fiction films) section of the 65th edition of Valladolid International Film Festival The film is about a school teacher from Tehran who is preparing to attend a...

Iranian documentary "Sailors do not go to the sea alone" directed by Allah Karam Rezaeizadeh received the Diploma of Honor for Best Feature Documentary at the Kenya International Sports Film Festival. The documentary depicts the victories of Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club in the history of Iranian football and narrates...

Iraqi security forces have launched a new counter-terrorism operation in the country, Baghdad Today reported. According to the report, Iraqi forces launched the operation in the Miqdadiyah area of Diyala province. Following this operation, two strongholds of ISIL takfiri terrorists were identified and destroyed. Iraqi forces discovered the bases after...

The pipeline has exploded Saturday morning near a highway linking Diwaniyah and Muthanna while its cause is still unclear. Baghdad Today quoted a source as saying that two Iraqi civilians have been killed and 26 others have been injured, including 11 members of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, also known...

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In an interview with Aljazeera, Macron maintained that some individuals distort Islam and try to justify the act in the name of this religion. He went on to say that the cartoons are not a government project, and they are affiliated with independent newspapers. Macron added that he does not approve of...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while defending 'free speech' said it is important but it sure does come with limits, WION reported. His statement about free speech was related to the recent controversy surrounding the cartoon printed and re-printed by the Charlie Hebdo magazine in France and said Canada will always "defend freedom...

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sent a message to the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Şentop, expressing deep regret over the 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Turkey's Izmir, which left at least 26 people killed and over 800 more injured. In his message, Ghalibaf offered sympathy to the Turkish nation and government and those struck by the...

Commissioner of Steam Power Plant Projects of Thermal Power Plants Holding Company broke the news on Sat. and pointed to the agreement of this company made with new Russian contractor for building this power plant and added, “Construction operation of this giant power plant project will begin soon using state-owned...

Addressing the Iranian nation in his remarks Brigadier General Ahmadreza Pourdastan reassured that Iran Armed Forces including Army, IRGC, and Police are equipped with the most high-tech defense equipment and all enemy threats are monitored with such equipment. Hailing that all needed equipment of the Armed Forces of the Islamic...

In a tweet on Saturday, Abbas Araghchi wrote, "Frank and productive discussion with Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal in Ankara." "Iran and Turkey are two major players with undeniable role in peace and stability of the region," he added. Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart Sedat Onal met and held...

Es'hagh Jahangiri made the remarks on Sat. and called on Western countries to stop committing violence and insult to the Holy Prophet of Islam. While congratulating the advent of Unity Week, marking the birth anniversary of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), to the Iranian people and Muslims across the world, he added,...

There are several reasons for tooth decay, blackness, or tooth loss. The most important cause of their failure is poor oral hygiene. Bad eating habits and not using a toothbrush cause food to accumulate and bacteria grow inside the teeth, causing blackheads and stains inside. Tooth decay causes pain in...

The release of 132 km of the Azerbaijani-Iranian border will play a key role in developing high-level cooperation with Iranian border guards, as well as play an important role in ensuring border security, Trend news agency reported, quoting Baku officials.  In recent days, Baku officials have announced the advance of...

“We are in the weeks leading to the anniversary of the assassination of General Soleimani at Baghdad International Airport, which was carried out by the direct order of the president of the United States as the number one terrorist in the world,” Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said during the first press conference...

Addressing his Turkish counter in a message, Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki expressed sorrow and concern over the tragic earthquake in Izmir, which killed and injured a number of Turkish citizens. Stating that the Iranian government and people always stand by Turkey, he wished a speedy recovery for the injured, and also...

“Macron should be arrested and prosecuted for hate crimes,” Najim, manager of Canadian Defenders For Human Rights, told Mehr News Agency in an exclusive interview following the controversial remarks of Macron who had associated Islam with terrorism. Here is the full text of the interview: What do you think about...

Speaking at 34th International Islamic Unity Conference “In Webinar of Religious and Spiritual Foundations and Challenges in Facing Disasters and Calamities” on Sat., Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said that the Islamic world has spread over vast geography and extends from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to southeast Asia...

Iran’s Health Ministry Spokesperson Sima Lari made the announcement on Saturday, saying that the number of total coronavirus cases in the country has so far reached 612,772 with the death toll standing at 34,864. According to Lari, 5,185 patients are in critical condition while 481,930 patients have recovered. So far,...

Iranian movie ‘Metamorphosis in the Slaughterhouse’ has been selected to go on screen at the “Golden Aphrodite Award” section in the 2020 edition of the Cyprus International Film Festival. 'Metamorphosis in the Slaughterhouse' narrates the story of a a family who must move from their village. The film is a product of...

Iranian Ambassador in Minsk, Saeed Yari met and held talks with mufti Abu Bakr Shabanovich, chairman of Belarus Muslims. This meeting was held on the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Islamic unity week (commemorated by Sunni and Shia Muslims). In the meeting, the two sides emphasized...

Babak Karimi will be awarded the Special Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th edition of the Med Film Festival in Italy for his act in the Iranian film Careless Crime. The Iranian actor and film editor has gone to Italy to receive the award at this Italian festival which will...

YAZD, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The number of skydivers and aficionados coming to the central Iranian province of Yazd has been growing in the past weeks after the onset of autumn and its suitable wind conditions.     ...

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TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Following the French President's insulting anti-Islam remarks, thousands of Muslims around the world expressed their rage through marching in street protests.  ...

KARAJ, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The northern ring road of Karaj, the capital of Alborz province, is under construction and will reportedly be inaugurated by the year-end (Match 21). The ring will connect Hemmat highway in NW Tehran to Karaj-Qazvin highway in the west of Karaj which will relieve...