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War-ravaged Syria has just made the World Cup play-offs

War-torn Syria has defied the odds and clinched a spot in the World Cup play-offs.

Saudi Arabia

Muslims celebrate feast of the sacrifice

Muslims from around the world have been celebrating the feast of the sacrifice, or Eid al-Adha.

Saudi Arabia

Haj draws millions to Mecca

Saudi officials say almost two million pilgrims have arrived from abroad for the annual haj.

Iran

Iran bans teachers with acne, unsightly moles and dental problems

Rules also exclude women with facial hair or fertility problems from classrooms

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Turkey

Turkey, Iran warn Iraqi Kurds over indepedence vote

Iran and Turkey are again voicing their opposition to a planned referendum on Iraqi Kurdish independence.

Iran

Over 400 taken to hospital after a chlorine gas leakage in Iran

More than 400 people have been taken to hospital in Iran with respiratory problems after a chlorine gas leakage in Dezful city.

Iran

Embarking on a second term, Iran's Rouhani accuses Trump over nuclear deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned US President Donald Trump that he risks political suicide if he scraps the nuclear deal with Tehran.

Iran

Iran: Rouhani lashes out at US as he is sworn in for second term

The Iranian leader accused Washington of trying to undermine Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers

Iran

Largest solar power plant in Iran opens

The largest Solar Power Plant in Iran has been opened with a 20 megawatts capacity.

USA

US senate votes to slap further sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea

A landslide sees senators vote 98-2 in favour of imposing sanctions, despite President Trump's objections.

Musica

Iran shines in Ravenna under Riccardo Muti

It was a historic event that conductor Riccardo Muti offered the public at the Ravenna Festival this year: marking the 20th edition of his Roads of Friendship project, he brought together on stage mus

Iran

Iran nuclear talks miss deadline, enter seventh day

Iran nuclear talks have missed a Tuesday deadline and are now continuing without the Russian, Chinese and French foreign ministers. The negotiators

Iran

Baby found dead in car stolen from family driveway

Iran

U.S. fires warning shots at Iranian vessel

Cult

Iran's complex identities speak through photography like once through poetry

Iran

How death of maths genius Mirzakhani is breaking taboos for women in Iran

USA

Maryam Mirzakha, the first woman to receive the prestigious Fields Medal for mathematics, has died in the US

Iranian math genius, Maryam Mirzakhani, who became the first woman to receive the "Nobel Prize for Mathematics" in 2014 has died from cancer in the US

Iran

Mourners in Iran pay their respects to murdered seven-year-old girl

Iran

'Paths of Friendship' unite Iran and Italy

Iran and Italy join forces for a rare classical music performance as part of the 'Paths of Friendship' project.

Iran

Iran and French oil giant Total clinch energy deal

Total becomes first international energy company to invest in Iran since sanctions eased following nuclear accord