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New era in Iran-Europe ties
�My visit to Italy and France will open a new chapter in Iran-Europe ties,� President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday upon arrival at Paris�Le Bourget Airport in Paris.

 
Rouhani: US investors are welcome
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday Iran welcomes investment of American investors to invest and establish joint ventures in Iran.

 
UN panel: Saudi-led coalition air raids in Yemen violate humanitarian law
UN panel said it has documented 119 Saudi-led coalition sorties in Yemen that violated international humanitarian law, calling for an international commission of inquiry.

 
Canada to lift Iran sanctions
Canada will follow the US and EU lead and lift sanctions against Iran, Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion said Tuesday.

 
UN: Only Syrians invited to Geneva peace talks
Only Syrians have been invited to peace talks in Geneva, the UN said Wednesday, in an apparent contradiction to Turkey�s suggestion that it would be included.

 
Ban: Israeli settlement expansion �affront� to world
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon criticized Israel for continuing to build settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and describing it as an affront to the Palestinian people and the international community.
Iran Navy drills go into main phase
Ongoing military maneuvers by Iran�s Navy entered their main stage, during which the naval forces practice countering an enemy invasion.
Korea president mulling over first-ever Iran visit
South Korean President Park Geun-hye is considering visiting Iran, an official said Wednesday, as Iran has emerged as a land of opportunity following the lifting of sanctions.

 
Dehqani: UN incapacity to blame for continuation of Israel crimes
Iran considers the persistence of the Israeli regime�s criminal activities a result of the United Nations Security Council�s failure to honor its obligations regarding the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands.

 
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S. Korea willing to build nuclear plants in Iran: Salehi
Iran�s nuclear chief announced on Wednesday that South Korea has expressed its willingness to cooperate with Iran in building nuclear power plants.

 
Rouhani hails new chapter in Iran-EU ties
President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Paris on Wednesday afternoon after concluding a three-day tour of Italy. Upon arrival in Paris, Rouhani said a new chapter has been opened in relations between Iran and the European Union.

 
Iran ranks 14th in crude steel production in 2015: WSA
Iran was placed fourteenth among the other world�s steel producing countries in 2015, the World Steel Association (WSA) said in its latest report.

 
Paris to host Iranian Cultural Week
Iranian Cultural Week, offering a wide variety of Persian art and culture, will open in Paris today.

 
Iran, Italy release joint statement on development of ties
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Italy issued a joint declaration on Wednesday elaborating on a road-map for development of Tehran-Rome ties in political, economic, cultural, tourism, scientific, and technological fields. The joint statement was issued to mark the end of President Rouhani�s official trip to Italy.

 
FAO appeals for $87 million to support 3 million Syrians
With the war in Syria now approaching its sixth year, agricultural production has plummeted and food supplies are at an all-time low, pushing millions of people into hunger.

 
Canada to lift Tehran sanctions, allow Bombardier to export to Iran
Canada confirmed for the first time on Tuesday that it plans to lift its sanctions on Tehran and said that if Airbus is allowed to sell to Iran, then its aircraft maker Bombardier Inc should be allowed to export there as well.

 
Iranian Navy warns off U.S. warships approaching drills area
The Iranian Navy has warned off two U.S. vessels that were approaching the area where the Navy was holding drills, Iranian media reported.

 
Rouhani: Washington holds key for Iran-U.S. ties revival
Resuming friendly ties with the U.S. is possible but the key is in Washington, said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

 
Guardian Council approves 36 hopefuls in Tehran for Experts Assembly polls
An electoral official has said 36 hopefuls in Tehran Province have gained approval from the Guardian Council, the country�s top supervisory and vetting body, to contest a seat in the Assembly of Experts elections, which are set to be held next month.

 
NAM blames UN for deteriorating situation in Palestine
Iran�s deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), said the failure by UN Security Council failure to hold Israel accountable has led to the deteriorating situation in Palestine.

 
In diplomatic flurry, Park mulls Iran visit
President Park Geun-hye is considering visiting Iran amid growing concerns that South Korea is lagging behind its neighbors and other countries in courting the Islamic republic for economic cooperation after international sanctions were scrapped earlier this month.