Surge in Iranian female smokers

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TEHRAN, Mar. 3 (MNA) – The smoking rate among Iranian women is about 4.5%, jumping from 1.5% in the past years, a member of the anti-drug committee at the Health Ministry said.

Iran likely to play Turkey and Egypt

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TEHRAN, March 3 (MNA) -- Iran national team will probably play Turkey, Egypt, and Chile in preparation for the 2011 Asian Cup, said the team coach.

D-8 sketches cooperation roadmap

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TEHRAN, March 3 (MNA) – The developing eight countries (D8) prepared here on Tuesday a strategic roadmap to enhance relations among the member states.

Iran hosting 3 expos

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TEHRAN, March 3 (MNA) – Three specialized exhibitions kicked off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Tuesday.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi detained

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TEHRAN, March 3 (MNA) -- Iranian security forces arrested world-renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi along with his family and a number of friends at his home in Tehran on Monday, a number of Pe

Iran will not retreat from its nuclear path

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TEHRAN, March 3 (MNA) – Hassan Rohani, director of the strategic research center at the Expediency Council, said on Tuesday Iran will not move back from the path it has taken with regard to its pea

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