19 November 2024
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Police Declare Riot in Downtown Portland for 3rd Time This Week

TEHRAN (defapress) – A riot was declared for the third time this week in Portland, US state of Oregon, when demonstrators attacked the Hatfield Federal Courthouse early Saturday morning.
News ID: 81458    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

Saudi Arabia’s Coronavirus Cases Exceed 200,000

TEHRAN (defapress) – Saudi Arabia's coronavirus infections have passed 200,000 and neighboring United Arab Emirates 50,000, with the number of new cases climbing after the two Arab nations fully lifted curfews last month.
News ID: 81457    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

Iran Has Underground Missile Cities along Southern Coasts, Commander Says

TEHRAN (defapress) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy said Iran has established onshore and offshore missile cities all along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman that would be a “nightmare” for the enemy.
News ID: 81456    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

Algeria Awaits Apology for French Colonialism

TEHRAN (defapress) – Algeria is waiting for an apology for France's colonial occupation of the North African country, the president said, expressing hope that Emmanuel Macron would build on recent conciliatory overtures.
News ID: 81455    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

Iraqis Decry Saudi Daily’s Offensive Cartoon of Senior Cleric

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iraqi protesters staged a massive demonstration in Baghdad to condemn Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat newspaper over an offensive cartoon depicting country’s prominent Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
News ID: 81454    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

166 Killed in Ethiopia Riots over Singer's Death: Police

TEHRAN (defapress) – At least 166 people were killed in Ethiopia after a popular singer's death sparked violent protests which resulted in riots in the country's Oromia region and capital Addis Ababa, police sources said Sunday.
News ID: 81453    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

1 of 2 Protesters Hit by Car on Closed Seattle Highway Dies

TEHRAN (defapress) – A car drove onto a closed freeway in Seattle, US state of Washington, early Saturday and struck two people in a crowd protesting against police brutality, killing one and critically injuring the other, authorities said.
News ID: 81452    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

Tech Breakthrough to Allow 400 TB Tape Storage by End of Decade

TEHRAN (defapress) – Fujifilm announced a technological breakthrough that will allow it to construct a massive 400 terabyte tape cartridge by the end of the decade.
News ID: 81451    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

Iran Urges Promotion of Strategic Ties with Venezuela

TEHRAN (defapress) – In a congratulatory message on Venezuela’s Independence Day, President of Iran Hassan Rouhani called for the enhancement of strategic interaction between Tehran and Caracas.
News ID: 81450    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

Anti-Racism Protesters Stomp on, Burn US Flag outside White House

TEHRAN (defapress) – A group of protesters in Washington, DC, marked July 4 by trampling on the American flag before setting it on fire, arguing that the US state symbol represents “slavery, genocide and war.”
News ID: 81449    Publish Date : 2020/07/05

Coronavirus in Iran: Over 2,300 New Cases Detected

TEHRAN (defapress) – Of more than 2,300 new coronavirus patients detected in Iran during the past 24 hours, over 680 ones have been admitted to the hospital, the Health Ministry’s spokeswoman announced.
News ID: 81308    Publish Date : 2020/06/12

Zarif: Iran-Russia Ties Serving Int’l Security

TEHRAN (defapress) – In a congratulatory message to his Russian counterpart on Russia Day, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted the contribution that the cooperation between Tehran and Moscow is making to international stability and security.
News ID: 81307    Publish Date : 2020/06/12

Anti-Racism Protesters Splash Red Paint on NYC Streets to Symbolize Blacks’ Blood

TEHRAN (defapress) - Protesters in New York City gathered to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd for the 15th consecutive day on Thursday, leaving a trail of red paint on 5th Avenue to symbolize blood of black people on the streets.
News ID: 81306    Publish Date : 2020/06/12

Scottish Parliament Votes for Suspending Exports of Riot Control Gears to US

TEHRAN (defapress) - The Scottish Parliament has called for the immediate suspension of exports of riot gear, tear gas and rubber bullets to the United States, in light of the police response to the ongoing anti-racism protests.
News ID: 81305    Publish Date : 2020/06/12

Fifth State of Matter Created on International Space Station

TEHRAN (defapress) - A fifth state of matter has been created in space, with scientists producing Bose-Einstein condensates onboard the International Space Station (ISS) in the Cold Atom Lab experiment.
News ID: 81304    Publish Date : 2020/06/12

Iran Renews Support for China’s Hong Kong Decision

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson voiced support for the Chinese national legislature’s approval of security laws for Hong Kong, denouncing the Western interference in China’s internal affairs.
News ID: 81303    Publish Date : 2020/06/12

Western Coalition Must Be Brought to Justice for Crimes in Iraq: Russia

TEHRAN (defapress) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news briefing that the Western coalition must be brought to justice for crimes they have committed during the military campaign in Iraq.
News ID: 81302    Publish Date : 2020/06/12

Zarif: Time to End Israel's Tyranny over Western Halls of Power

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lashed out at the Zionist lobbies for “poisoning” US politics, saying the time has come to end Israeli influence on the Western decision-making bodies.
News ID: 81301    Publish Date : 2020/06/12

Russia Slams Sanctions for Iran Oil Supply to Venezuela

TEHRAN (defapress) – Russian said threats hurled by the United States at other governments of imposing sanctions in case they facilitate supplies of Iranian oil to Venezuela are unacceptable.
News ID: 81253    Publish Date : 2020/06/05

'Power to the People': George Floyd's Brother Talks at NYC Memorial

TEHRAN (defapress) – New Yorkers stayed on the streets of New York City Thursday for another day of protests spurred by the death of George Floyd, including at a memorial service at the site where police used batons against demonstrators who were out past the city-imposed curfew the night before.
News ID: 81252    Publish Date : 2020/06/05

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