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Teenage Iranian chess master banned from national team for refusing to wear a headscarf - Washington Post Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:31:04 GMT

Washington Post

Teenage Iranian chess master banned from national team for refusing to wear a headscarf Washington Post Derakhshani wore a simple headband in her long hair, instead of a hijab, Iran's traditional headscarf, which became a compulsory accessory for women after the 1979 revolution. As a result, Pahlevanzadeh announced on Monday that Derakhshani would be ... Iran bans international chess siblings from competing in tournaments after one played against an Israeli and his ...Daily Mail Young Iranian chess grandmaster expelled from national team for not wearing hijabRT Iran bans chess players for 'bad hijab,' match against IsraeliJerusalem Post Israel News India Today -Arutz Sheva -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 17 news articles »

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President Trump, Don't Walk Away From The Iran Deal. Not Yet - Forbes Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:41:22 GMT

Forbes

President Trump, Don't Walk Away From The Iran Deal. Not Yet Forbes The Iran nuclear deal is a controversial agreement, which is consequential for international security and the future of nuclear weapons proliferation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on 60 Minutes that he has at least “five ideas” as to ... Preparing for war? Iran's defiant 'advanced missile' test warning snub to TrumpExpress.co.uk The rising risk of showdown between Trump and IranBBC News Iran Launches 'Advanced' Rockets: General Says Will Crush Any Threat To IranThe Inquisitr The Times of Israel all 18 news articles »

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Iranian Montrealer facing deportation held at Laval detention centre - CBC.ca Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:50:53 GMT

CBC.ca

Iranian Montrealer facing deportation held at Laval detention centre CBC.ca Roghayeh Azizi Mirmahaleh, 60, told Canada Border Services Agency that returning to Iran would be a death sentence. Mirmahaleh spent three years in an Iranian prison for political activism before moving to Canada five years ago. She says she and her ... Woman set for deportation to Iran arrested after being deemed a flight riskTimes Colonist Iranian woman detained in Laval ahead of deportationMontreal Gazette all 3 news articles »

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Iran and Turkey trade barbs over Syria and Iraq - Aljazeera.com Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:19:50 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iran and Turkey trade barbs over Syria and Iraq Aljazeera.com Diplomatic tensions have escalated between Turkey and Iran as the two countries traded accusations over their roles in the Syria conflict and the Middle East. Iran summoned the Turkish ambassador in Tehran on Monday over comments made by Turkish ... Regional rivals Iran, Turkey trade barbs over SyriaYahoo News Experts: Iran likely to continue facing isolation if it carries on aggressive stanceDaily Sabah Iran summons Turkish envoy over comments by president, foreign ministerReuters World Politics Review all 68 news articles »

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Iran Supreme Leader calls on Palestinians to pursue intifada against Israel - Reuters Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:05:06 GMT

Reuters

Iran Supreme Leader calls on Palestinians to pursue intifada against Israel Reuters While on a visit to Washington last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News that Israel and the United States had a "grand mission" to confront the threat of a nuclear Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump has already been highly ... Israel is a 'fake' nation, 'dirty chapter' of history: Iran leaderToronto Sun Iran's supreme leader backs 'holy intifada' to destroy 'cancer' IsraelThe Times of Israel Iran's Supreme Leader: Israel Is a 'Cancerous Tumor,' 'Fake Nation'Washington Free Beacon Washington Post -Yahoo News -Daily Caller all 65 news articles »

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What we can learn from the fall of the Shah of Iran - The Hill (blog) Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:46:25 GMT

The Hill (blog)

What we can learn from the fall of the Shah of Iran The Hill (blog) During his troubled final days, the Shah of Iran was interrupted during a state dinner for China's leader by an urgent phone call. Guests were stunned when he left the banquet table, later returning to summon two of his officials. Saddam Hussein was on ...

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Iran to sign oil contract to sell Russia 100000 bpd: state TV - Reuters Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:12:00 GMT

Press TV

Iran to sign oil contract to sell Russia 100000 bpd: state TV Reuters BEIRUT Iran announced on Tuesday it will begin selling 100,000 barrels of oil a day to Russia within the next 15 days and receive payment half in cash and half in goods and services, the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported. Iranian Oil ... Iran to Finalize Gas Deal With Total Within 2 MonthsFinancial Tribune Iran waiting for proposals on oil and gas contracts from Russian companiesTASS Iran, Iraq seal deal to export Kirkuk oilPress TV all 19 news articles »

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Iran bans private drones above capital Tehran over security fears - The Independent Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:20:48 GMT

The Independent

Iran bans private drones above capital Tehran over security fears The Independent Iran has banned private drones from flying above the capital of Tehran over security fears. At least two drones were shot down in recent weeks as they flew near sensitive areas. Now, licences will only be granted to "relevant bodies and not individuals". Iran bans private drones from skies over Tehran amid security fearsBBC News Iran bans private drones over capitalUPI.com all 12 news articles »

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Iran launches 'advanced' rockets during military exercises - CNBC Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:42:00 GMT

CNBC

Iran launches 'advanced' rockets during military exercises CNBC The Monday report by Tasnim, an agency considered to be close to the Revolutionary Guard, said the launch of "smart and advanced" rockets came during an annual three-day maneuver which began on Monday in Iran's central desert. The report did not ... Iran unveils 'smart and advanced' rocketsArutz Sheva Iran launches 'smart & advanced' rockets during military exercisesRT Iran launches 'advanced' rockets during new military exercisesFox News Daily Mail -Yahoo News -Breitbart News all 63 news articles »

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Iran Blames Iraq For Dust Storm That Sparked Protests In Oil Province - OilPrice.com Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:59:28 GMT

Iran Blames Iraq For Dust Storm That Sparked Protests In Oil Province OilPrice.com According to the AP which quotes state TV, Iran's vice-president in charge of environmental affairs, Masoumeh Ebtekar, called upon Iraq to implement an agreement to prevent dust storms by spreading mulch over thousands of square miles of desert. and more »