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Embargo, threat not effective policy: Qashqavi

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hassan Qashqavi said on Monday that embargo and threat are not effective policy in dealing with international issues. Talking to reporters during his weekly press briefing, he said, “The world major media have admitted that the US policy on Iran has failed, therefore they should accept the …

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President Ahmadinejad felicitates Islamic leaders on Eid al-Adha

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in separate messages to leaders of the Islamic states on Monday, felicitated advent of Eid al-Adha. In his messages, the president described the auspicious occasion as manifestation of devotion and worship to the Almighty God.

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Leader sends message to Hajj pilgrims

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution has honored the advent of the Hajj in a message to millions of devout Muslims gathering in Mecca to perform the rituals. The following is the full text of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s message to pilgrims: In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the …

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Leader: Correa can defend Ecuador rights

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution says Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has great potentials to defend the rights of his nation. In a Sunday meeting with the visiting president, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the ‘energetic’ Correa could pave the way for the progress of Ecuador.

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Iranian Envoy Meets Yemeni FM

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian president’s envoy and head of the Culture and Islamic Relations Organization Mehdi Mostafavi met with Yemen’s Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi. During the meeting in Sana, the two sides discussed aspects of cooperation between Iran and Yemen as well as means to boost mutual cooperation.

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Iran Keen to Bolster Economic Ties with Brazil

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Ambassador to Brazil Mohsen Shaterzadeh voiced Tehran’s willingness to further expand ties with Brazil. Shaterzadeh made the remarks during a visit to the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in the city of S?o Paulo.

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Iran, China Ink MoU to Enhance Trade

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) and China’s External Trade Development Council signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral trade ties, a TPOI official said. TPOI Deputy Director Ali Hushmandi Manesh told MNA that the sides agreed on exchanging knowledge in economic and commercial fields, and …

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Europe follows Asian markets tumble

 European markets opened lower on Monday, adding to sell-offs that raced across Asia, including a near-13 percent plunge of Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, as investors sold amid deepening fears of a global recession.

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