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Iran-Led Push to Retake Falluja From ISIS Worries US - New York Times Sat, 28 May 2016 17:06:55 GMT

New York Times

Iran-Led Push to Retake Falluja From ISIS Worries US New York Times BAGHDAD — American commandos are on the front lines in Syria in a new push toward the Islamic State's de facto capital in Raqqa, but in Iraq it is an entirely different story: Iran, not the United States, has become the face of an operation to retake ... Iraqi Sunni politicians reject visit by Iran's Soleimani to FallujaReuters Iran commander Qassem Suleimani reportedly leading Fallujah warRudaw all 1,653 news articles »

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Let's Hear No More Nonsense About Moderation in Iran - Newsweek Sat, 28 May 2016 17:00:09 GMT

Newsweek

Let's Hear No More Nonsense About Moderation in Iran Newsweek When the nuclear agreement with Iran was signed last year, one of the arguments for it was that it would help “moderates” in Tehran. And when Iran held parliamentary elections and elections for the clerical Assembly of Experts in February, many ...

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Nose Jobs, Tummy Tucks and Breast Enhancements Take Off in Iran - NBCNews.com Sat, 28 May 2016 19:38:00 GMT

NBCNews.com

Nose Jobs, Tummy Tucks and Breast Enhancements Take Off in Iran NBCNews.com TEHRAN — Plastic surgery is big business in Iran. Whether in a shopping mall, bazaar, on the crowded streets of Tehran or perusing Instagram posts, the parade of bandages temporarily hiding new-and-improved body parts make clear people from many ...

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Everything on Iran - The Hindu Sat, 28 May 2016 18:58:49 GMT

Everything on Iran The Hindu Shirin Ebadi has a memoir out, Until We Are Free: My Fights for Human Rights in Iran, that brings the remarkable story of her life up to date since her previous book, Iran Awakening. The first book had been written in the first flush of recognition ... and more »

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Iran Arrest 8 People for Making 'Obscene' Music Videos - ABC News Sat, 28 May 2016 19:27:52 GMT

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Iran Arrest 8 People for Making 'Obscene' Music Videos ABC News An online report in Iran says authorities have arrested eight people for producing allegedly "obscene" music videos. The report by mizanonline.ir, a news outlet of the hard-line Iranian judiciary, is quoting Tehran prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dowlatabadi ... Iran Arrests 8 Over 'Obscene' Music VideosRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Iran arrests 8 for producing 'obscene' music videosThe Times of Israel Iran regime arrests 8 for producing music videosNCR-Iran.org Voice of America -Foreign Policy (blog) -Fusion all 32 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia and Iran fail to reach deal on Hajj - Aljazeera.com Fri, 27 May 2016 23:16:00 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Saudi Arabia and Iran fail to reach deal on Hajj Aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia and Iran have failed to reach a deal on arrangements for Iranians to attend this year's Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, with officials from both countries trading accusations on who was to blame for the impasse. Saudi officials accused their ... Haj row escalates as Iran and Saudi Arabia miss new dealReuters Saudi Arabia biggest sponsor of terrorism: IranPress TV Saudi Arabia and Iran fail to reach hajj dealAl-Arabiya Bloomberg -Tehran Times -Al-Monitor all 354 news articles »

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Iranian Students Lashed 99 Times Over Coed Party - New York Times Fri, 27 May 2016 08:30:03 GMT

Huffington Post

Iranian Students Lashed 99 Times Over Coed Party New York Times TEHRAN — More than 30 college students were arrested, interrogated and within 24 hours were each given 99 lashes for attending a graduation party that included men and women, Iran's judiciary has announced. The punishments, which were believed to ... Iran Punishes Dozens Of Partying College Students With 99 Lashes EachHuffington Post Iranian students threw a graduation dance party. It cost them 99 lashes each.Washington Post Iran students flogged with 99 lashes for 'dancing and jubilating' at mixed partyTelegraph.co.uk Daily Mail -The Independent -The Times of Israel all 14 news articles »

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Iran's generous offer - Daily Times Sat, 28 May 2016 23:03:35 GMT

Daily Times

Iran's generous offer Daily Times Mehdi Honerdoost, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, has apparently made an attempt to allay concerns of Pakistan regarding a recent deal finalised among Iran, India and Afghanistan under which the three states will cooperate for the completion of the ... No competition: Pakistan sees no threat from Iran's Chabahar portThe Express Tribune Chabahar deal 'not finished'; Pakistan, China welcome: IranEconomic Times India-Backed Chabahar Port Not A Rival To Gwadar, Iran Tells PakistanNDTV The Diplomat -Times of India (blog) -Livemint all 175 news articles »

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4 reasons Iran's new parliament is a really big deal - Vox Thu, 26 May 2016 18:30:17 GMT

Vox

4 reasons Iran's new parliament is a really big deal Vox On May 28, Iran's newly elected parliament will be sworn in. It will be the 10th — and potentially the most consequential — elected assembly since the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979. Of course, ultimate power rests in the hands of the ... US seizure of Iranian assets may open old woundsAl-Monitor all 10 news articles »

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Iran's Holocaust denial is part of a malevolent strategy - Washington Post Sat, 28 May 2016 02:31:54 GMT

Washington Post

Iran's Holocaust denial is part of a malevolent strategy Washington Post The Islamic Republic of Iran held another Holocaust cartoon festival this month, inviting the usual despicable cast of characters. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif assured the New Yorker that although the event would proceed, Iran would ensure ... Obama admin's breathtaking Israel-Iran double-standardArutz Sheva all 2 news articles »