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January 2017

January 31, 2017

Haider al-Abadi: We Will Not Retaliate Against the Ban on Iraqis Entering the U.S.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that Iraq will not retaliate against the U.S. ban on Iraqi citizens entering the country, citing national interests amid…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 31, 2017
January 30, 2017

Why Are Iranians on the List of Banned Entry to the U.S.?

The U.S. has banned citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, for 90 days under President Trump's order citing terrorism threats. This has raised questions…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 30, 2017

Instilling 'Remarkable Talents of Men' in Girls from Childhood

A new study reveals that girls as young as six believe that only men can have remarkable talents, leading them to avoid challenging games and…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 30, 2017
January 29, 2017

A Federal Judge Temporarily Halted the Deportation of Individuals Affected by Trump's Order

A federal judge temporarily halted the deportation of individuals affected by Trump's travel ban, which targets citizens from seven countries, including Iran. The ruling affects…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 29, 2017
January 28, 2017

U.S. Virtual Embassy: No Visa Interviews Will Be Held for 90 Days

The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran announced a 90-day suspension of visa interviews and entry for citizens from seven countries, including Iran, due to national…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 28, 2017

Nikki Haley: The U.S. Supports Its Allies

Nikki Haley has been confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, emphasizing the Trump administration's commitment to supporting allies and holding accountable those who…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 28, 2017
January 27, 2017

End of Debris Removal Operations at Plasco Building

The debris removal operations at the Plasco building have concluded after 9 days, recovering the bodies of 15 firefighters and four civilians. No officials have…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 27, 2017
January 26, 2017

Mexican President Reiterates: We Will Not Pay for the Wall at the US-Mexico Border

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto reaffirmed that Mexico will not pay for the wall ordered by US President Donald Trump at the border. This statement…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 26, 2017
January 25, 2017

Airbus 330 Approaches Iran

Iran Air is set to receive two Airbus 330 aircraft after a Brazilian company's order was canceled due to financial issues. This delivery will help…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 25, 2017

The Ashes of an Economic Giant

The Plasco building's collapse has devastated a significant part of Iran's clothing industry, affecting 4,000 workers and leading to potential price increases in clothing. This…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 25, 2017

Plasco, Day Seven: 'Hope of Finding the Bodies of the Victims is Diminishing'

On the seventh day of search operations at the Plasco building collapse site, hopes of finding victims' bodies are fading due to high temperatures and…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 25, 2017
January 24, 2017

Proposals from 'Iranian Communities in America' to the U.S. Congress Regarding Iran

The 'Iranian Communities in America' presented proposals to the U.S. Congress, emphasizing human rights, combating extremism, and addressing terrorism linked to Iran. Key figures like…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 24, 2017

UN: 750,000 People in Western Mosul Under ISIS Control

The UN reports that approximately 750,000 civilians remain under ISIS control in Mosul, facing severe shortages and rising costs of basic necessities. Iraqi forces are…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 24, 2017

UN Representative: Final Statement of Astana on Syria to Be Issued Soon

The UN Special Envoy for Syria announced that the final statement of the Astana peace talks is nearing completion, with participation from various Syrian opposition…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 24, 2017
January 23, 2017

Top Smartphones of 2016

AnTuTu Benchmark announced the top smartphones of 2016, with the iPhone 7 Plus leading the rankings. The absence of the Galaxy Note 7 due to…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 23, 2017
January 22, 2017

Netanyahu and Trump to Discuss 'Iran Threat' Over Phone

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a phone call with U.S. President Trump to discuss significant issues, including the Iran threat. This marks a renewed focus…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 22, 2017

Special Meeting in Israel Regarding the Promise to Move the US Embassy to Jerusalem

Israeli officials have briefed Prime Minister Netanyahu on potential unrest following the US embassy's planned move to Jerusalem, a promise made by President Trump. Palestinian…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 22, 2017
January 21, 2017

The Plasco Incident in a Capital with Only '120 Safe Buildings'

The Plasco building's collapse in Tehran has raised serious safety concerns, revealing that only 120 buildings in the city are deemed safe. City officials had…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 21, 2017

Statistical Center: Inflation in Iran Decreased to 6.9% in December

Iran's inflation rate decreased to 6.9% in December, according to the Statistical Center, while the Central Bank reported a higher inflation rate of 8.6% for…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 21, 2017
January 20, 2017

China's Economic Growth Reaches Lowest Level in Nearly Three Decades

China's economic growth has fallen to 6.7%, the lowest in nearly three decades, as it struggles with reduced global demand and a weak private sector.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 20, 2017
January 19, 2017

Avalanche in Italy Buries Hotel; 'At Least Three People Have Died'

A luxury hotel in Italy was buried by an avalanche following several strong earthquakes, with around 30 people trapped inside. Rescue operations have begun, but…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 19, 2017

Fire at Plasco Building in Tehran

The Plasco building in Tehran, a significant commercial complex, caught fire on January 30, leading to extensive firefighting efforts. No injuries have been reported so…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 19, 2017
January 18, 2017

Transfer of Prisons: A Challenging Provision of the Sixth Development Plan

The Iranian government is transferring prisons from urban areas to outside cities, with the Greater Tehran Correctional Complex being the first phase of this initiative.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 18, 2017

Sale of Evin Prison to Tehran Municipality Canceled

The sale of Evin Prison to the Tehran Municipality has been canceled due to the municipality's lack of interest and concerns over the high costs…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 18, 2017
January 17, 2017

British Prime Minister Announces Complete Exit from the European Union

British Prime Minister Theresa May announced the country's complete exit from the European Union, including the single market, while inviting the EU to negotiate a…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 17, 2017

Ghalibaf: I Oppose the Deposit of Municipal Revenues into the Government Treasury

Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, opposes a provision that would transfer financial oversight of municipalities to the Court of Audit and mandates that municipal revenues…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 17, 2017

Death of the Last Human to Walk on the Moon

Eugene Cernan, the last human to walk on the Moon, died at 82. He was a significant figure in NASA's Apollo program and inspired many…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 17, 2017
January 16, 2017

Senior UN Official: 10,000 Civilians Killed in Yemen War

A senior UN official reported that 10,000 civilians have been killed in the Yemen war, a significant increase from previous estimates. The ongoing conflict involves…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 16, 2017

Farewell of the First Iranian-American Ambassador in Sweden to the First Iranian-Swedish Minister

Azita Raji, the first female U.S. ambassador to Sweden, held a farewell party ahead of her departure on January 20. The event was attended by…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 16, 2017
January 13, 2017

Spain's Hopes for Selling Warships to Saudi Arabia

King Felipe VI of Spain is visiting Saudi Arabia to finalize a two billion euro deal for the sale of military ships, which has faced…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 13, 2017

ISIS Executed Over 6,300 Iraqi Civilians in 2016

In 2016, ISIS executed over 6,300 Iraqi civilians, with significant casualties occurring in Mosul and surrounding areas. The ongoing violence, including airstrikes, continues to impact…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 13, 2017

The U.S. Sanctions 18 Syrian Officials in Connection with Chemical Weapons Use

The U.S. has sanctioned 18 Syrian officials for their involvement in chemical weapons attacks, marking a significant move in response to international reports of such…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 13, 2017
January 12, 2017

Clapper Says New Claims Regarding Russia 'Did Not Leak from the U.S. Intelligence Community'

James Clapper, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, stated that the intelligence community did not leak claims about Russia having compromising information on Donald Trump.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 12, 2017

Syrian Rebels Reject Government Official's Claims of Water Supply Agreement in Damascus

A local governor claims an agreement has been reached between the Syrian government and opposition regarding water supply areas near Damascus, but the opposition denies…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 12, 2017
January 11, 2017

Five UAE Diplomats Killed in Afghanistan; Ambassador Injured

Five UAE diplomats were killed in a bombing in Kandahar, Afghanistan, which also injured the UAE ambassador. The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack, raising…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 11, 2017

Trump's Strong Criticism of New Claims Regarding Russian Intelligence

Donald Trump has vehemently criticized claims that Russia has compromising information about him, calling it 'fake news.' The allegations, which have been circulating in political…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 11, 2017
January 10, 2017

Mercy and Hardship of the World for Iran's Economy

The article discusses the potential impacts of the global economy on Iran's economy in 2017, emphasizing the significance of economic trends for exporters and importers.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 10, 2017
January 9, 2017

Death Sentence of the Killer of Setayesh Qureshi Confirmed

The Supreme Court of Iran has confirmed the death sentence of a 17-year-old Iranian neighbor convicted of murdering and raping six-year-old Afghan girl Setayesh Qureshi.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 9, 2017

Rouhani's Assistant: Ethnic Factions Will Not Help Solve Ethnic Issues

Ali Yunusi, an advisor to President Rouhani, argues that ethnic factions in the Iranian parliament will not resolve ethnic issues, emphasizing that local demands are…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 9, 2017
January 8, 2017

The Death of a Key Figure in Iran's Leadership; A Major Surprise with Significant Consequences

The death of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, a pivotal figure in Iran's political landscape, is expected to have profound political implications. His absence alters the balance…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 8, 2017
January 7, 2017

Shooting at Airport in Florida Leaves Five Dead

A shooting at Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Florida resulted in five deaths and eight injuries, perpetrated by Esteban Santiago, a 26-year-old with a military…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 7, 2017
January 6, 2017

Several Dead and Injured in Shooting at Florida Airport

A shooting at Fort Lauderdale International Airport resulted in five deaths and eight injuries, with one suspect arrested. The motive remains unclear, and the incident…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 6, 2017
January 5, 2017

The Mesentery: A New Organ in the Human Body

Researchers have identified the mesentery as a new organ in the human body, bringing the total count to 79. This discovery challenges long-held medical theories…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 5, 2017
January 4, 2017

Refusal of Liver Transplant Due to 'Suspicion of Afghan Nationality of Iranian Patient'

A necessary liver transplant for a woman in Tehran was refused due to suspicions regarding her nationality, as she lacked an Iranian ID. Her family,…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 4, 2017
January 3, 2017

Trump: North Korean Missile Tests Will Not Happen

Donald Trump has warned North Korea against conducting missile tests after Kim Jong Un claimed they were close to achieving this capability. The remarks highlight…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 3, 2017

The Kolbari Border of Qasr-e Shirin Will Be Reopened Soon

The kolbari border in Qasr-e Shirin is set to reopen soon, allowing kolbars to import non-food goods worth two million tomans per trip. This move…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 3, 2017

Pakistani National Accused of Spying for Iran in Germany

A Pakistani national has been accused of spying for Iranian security organizations in Germany, allegedly providing information in exchange for money. This case highlights ongoing…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 3, 2017
January 2, 2017

A Labor Activist: Workers' Salaries Run Out in the First Week

Labor activist Hadi Aboui warns that workers' salaries are depleted within the first week of the month due to insufficient wage increases. The minimum wage…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 2, 2017
January 1, 2017

Minister of Communications: I have discussed the filtering of 'Clash of Clans' with the President

The Iranian Minister of Communications has discussed the filtering of 'Clash of Clans' with the President, expressing hope for a quick resolution. The game was…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Jan 1, 2017
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