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Hijab is not a restriction to Iranian female athletes

Mar 12, 2021 04:10

Female athletes with an Islamic dress code believe that the world is beginning to accept athletes with hijab, thanks to the efforts made by female sports leaders in Iran.
International Qur'an competition wraps up in Tehran

Mar 11, 2021 03:16

The 37th edition of Iran’s International Qur'an Competition wrapped up in Tehran on Wednesday. This year, the contest was held in a virtual form and pre-recorded performances of participants were played for the jury.
At least 39 die as two refugee boats sink off Tunisia

Mar 10, 2021 05:54

At least 39 migrants died when two boats sank off Tunisia on Tuesday as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to the Italian island of Lampedusa, the Tunisian defense ministry said.
Cancer patients in war-torn Yemen in dire need of help

Mar 09, 2021 14:29

Thousands of cancer patients in Yemen are in dire need of help. Yemen's national center for blood transfusion and research says the blood stocks and components of concentrated red cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelets cannot be reserved anymore due to the lack of fuel.
Gazans mark international women’s day

Mar 09, 2021 08:24

The Union of Palestinian Women held a protest rally in front of Red Cross in the Gaza Strip to show solidarity with Palestinian detainees especially women languishing in Israeli jails with no charge. The protest was part of events in the enclave to mark the International Women’s Day.
Paraguay reshuffles cabinet after violent COVID-19 protests

Mar 07, 2021 05:43

Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benitez announced a cabinet reshuffle Saturday after violent street protests over the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope Francis meets with Ayatollah Sistani during visit to Iraq

Mar 06, 2021 08:03

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has held closed-door talks with Iraq’s prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on the second day of his visit to the Arab country.
ICC opens investigation into Israeli war crimes

Mar 04, 2021 03:13

The International Criminal Court opens a formal investigation into Israeli war crimes against Palestinians.
Nigerian schoolgirls leave state capital to reunite with families after kidnapping

Mar 03, 2021 12:38

Freed Nigerian schoolgirls leave the Zamfara State capital to be reunited with their families in their village. The girls, pupils at Government Secondary School in the remote village of Jangebe in northeastern Zamfara state, were abducted on Friday from their hostels by gunmen known locally as bandits, who released them early Tuesday.
Iran, Syria hold conference to boost trade ties

Mar 02, 2021 14:07

Iran-Syria Joint Chamber of Commerce has held a conference in Tehran on the business opportunities of the two countries.