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France criticized for its handling of 'yellow vest' crisis

A top European official has criticized French authorities for their handling of the anti-government protests that have rocked the country in recent months, urging them to "show more respect for human rights".

Wednesday، 27 February 2019 - 11:36

Over 4,500 abuse complaints at migrant children shelters in US

Thousands of accusations of sexual abuse and harassment of migrant children in government-funded shelters were made over the past four years, including scores directed against adult staff members, according to US federal data.

Wednesday، 27 February 2019 - 11:27

UN conference for Yemen seeks funds for $4bln target in 2019

The United Nations opened a third pledging conference Tuesday in hopes of drumming up $4 billion this year for Yemen, a war-battered country facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

Wednesday، 27 February 2019 - 11:25

FM Zarif enjoying Leader’s support: General Soleimani

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to withdraw his resignation and said he is enjoying Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei’s support and approval.

Wednesday، 27 February 2019 - 11:22

60,000 prisoners released or their sentences reduced

The director of Iran's Prisons Organization as many as 36,000 prisoners have been released, and sentences of 24,000 others have been reduced since the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution so far.

Wednesday، 27 February 2019 - 11:12

Leader: Iran stronger than ever, enemies weaker

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined that the Iranian nation's resistance and progress in the past 40 years has made it stronger compared to the past, while the enemies have grown weaker.

Wednesday، 27 February 2019 - 11:08

JCPOA joint commission meeting to be held in Vienna soon

The joint commission meeting of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is slated to be held with the attendance of Russia, China, UK, France, Germany and Iran in Vienna soon, Russian envoy said.

Wednesday، 27 February 2019 - 09:43

Yemen accuses Saudis of violating Al Hudaydah truce 283 times

Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman has accused the Saudi-led coalition of repeatedly breaching ceasefire agreement in Al Hudaydah, Yemen, saying that it has breached the truce 283 times over the last 72 hours.

Wednesday، 27 February 2019 - 09:40

From prison to PhD: Iranian inmates pursue higher education

Iranian inmates are obtaining college degrees while serving their prison time.

Tuesday، 26 February 2019 - 15:23

Not a single child spared the violence of Yemen's war; UN

Four years of “mind-boggling violence” in Yemen “has not spared a single child”, a top UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) official said on Monday, on the eve of a pledging conference in Geneva to help alleviate the suffering of millions across the country.

Tuesday، 26 February 2019 - 13:37