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Iran Holds Intl. Storytelling Festival

Tehran, Jan. 28, 2012: Iran holds the 15th International Storytelling Festival hosting storytellers from around the world presenting the oral traditions of their countries.

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Liam Neeson May Convert to Islam +US Launched Cyber Attacks on Nations+

Tehran, Jan. 28, 2012: The veteran Irish actor, Liam Neeson says Islamic prayer has +got into his spirit+ while he was filming in Turkey and he is now considering converting to Islam.

Tehran, Jan. 28, 2012: A former US National Security Agency director has confirmed that the US has repeatedly launched cyber attacks on the computer networks of other nations.

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Iranian Actress Leila Hatami Selected for French Festival Jury

Tehran, August 23, 2011: Iranian actress Leila Hatami is among the jury members of the 37th Deauville American Film Festival, which will be held from September 3 to 12 in France.

Shahnaz Ensemble Set for European Tour

Tehran, August 23, 2011: Titan of traditional Iranian music Mohammadreza Shajarian accompanied by the nostalgic Shahnaz Ensemble will perform new musical pieces during European concerts.

Iranian Photo Exhibit to Raise Funds for Famine-Stricken Somalis

Tehran, August 20, 2011: Organizers of the Iftar Spreads Photo Exhibit have rushed to raise funds for the famine-wracked people of Somalia.

Busan Filmfest to Screen Iranian Film

Tehran, August 20, 2011: Iranian filmmaker Reza Mirkarimi+s latest production A Cube of Sugar is scheduled to be screened at the 16th edition of Busan International film festival in South Korea.

Iran to Animate “Prophet Solomon”

Tehran, August 20, 2011: Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Qom is planning to produce a religious animation adapted from the life story of the Prophet Solomon for children and young adults in the near future.

Iranians to Take Home “A Few Kilos of Dates for a Funeral”

Tehran, August 20, 2011: Acclaimed dark comedy “A Few Kilos of Dates for a Funeral” (2006) will be released on the Iranian home video network on Tuesday.

NY Filmfest to Screen Farhadi Drama

Tehran, August 20, 2011: Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi+s Nader and Simin: A Separation will take part in the 2011 edition of the New York Film Festival.

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Royal Seals Found in Haft Tappeh

Tehran, May 22, 2010 - Archeological excavations at the ancient site of Haft Tappeh, near the historical city of Susa, have yielded two royal seals dating back to 3,400 years ago.

Sassanian Administration

Tehran, July 25, 2009: Sassanians, who inherited the economic conditions left behind by Parthians, were quick to forge an economic state so powerful and distinctive that its fame spread well beyond their political frontiers and their period.

Moscow+s Architectural Heritage Is Under Full-Scale Attack, Report Warns

Tehran, July 25, 2009: Historic buildings being destroyed faster than in any other European city as “overscaled new monsters” are built.

Travelling to Kish Island

Tehran, July 25, 2009: Kish Island, which extends over 90 square kilometers, is one of the most beautiful islands of the Persian Gulf.


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