80,000 affected with AIDS in Iran: health minister
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) - Health Minister Marzieh Vahid-Dastjerdi announced on Tuesday that 80,000 people are infected with the AIDS virus in Iran.
Ahmadinejad starts his high profile visit to Lebanon
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad started a two-day tour of Lebanon today for talks with top Beirut officials and the leaders of different Lebanese political factions.
‘5+1 group not serious about talks with Iran’
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) -- The 5+1 group is not ready to hold talks with Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast said on Tuesday.
Iran's cement production up 18%
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) -- Some 30,800,000 tons of cement have been produced in the first six months of current Iranian calendar year (ended September 22).
Iran's EC secretary calls for revision of subsidy reform plan
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) -- Expediency Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaii has said that Iran’s subsidy reform plan should be revised in view of the recent UN sanctions resolution.
Doha to host Iranian cultural festival
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) -- Iran will hold a cultural festival from November 4 to 7 at the Arab Capital of Culture 2010 in Doha, Qatar.
Iran loans Picasso painting to Zurich show
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) -- A painting by Pablo Picasso has been loaned by the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA) to the Kunsthaus Zurich show.
Iran advances to Asian Youth Water Polo Championship final
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) -- Iran secured a place in the final game of the 2nd Asian Youth Water Polo Championship on Monday.
Iran to play friendly against Nigeria
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) -- Iran football team is scheduled to play a friendly match against Nigeria on November 17 here at the Azadi Stadium.
