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CAO: Iran, Boeing sign written agreement
Iran has reached a deal to buy 100 planes from the United States� Boeing (BA.N), and the two sides are awaiting approval by US Treasury authorities, the head of Iran�s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) said in remarks published by state media on Sunday.


Reports: Eight Syrian refugees killed by Turkish forces
A Syrian opposition coalition on Sunday called on Turkey to investigate the deaths of at least eight Syrian refugees, including four children, who were allegedly shot dead by border guards the night before while trying to cross the frontier.



Japanese protest US bases on Okinawa
Tens of thousands of people gathered in sweltering heat on Japan�s Okinawa island on Sunday in one of the biggest demonstrations in two decades against US military bases, following the arrest of an American suspected of murdering a local woman.



Flashfloods kill 24 in Indonesia, damage thousands of homes
Flashfloods and landslides killed 24 people in Indonesia�s Central Java Province, officials said on Sunday, forcing residents to evacuate to safer areas as torrential rains damaged thousands of homes.



Israel approves $18m extra funding for settlements
The Israeli regime approved $18 million in extra funding for West Bank settlements. David Keyes, spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the funds were approved Sunday, AP reported.



Skal to reopen office in Iran
Skal International � an affiliate member of UNWTO � will reopen its office in Iran.



Pars Association conducts Para tours for the disabled
Pars Association of Culture, Sports and Tourism for the Disabled conducts tours named �Para Tour� to improve the lifestyle of physically impaired persons and the elderly.



Leader underlines importance of resistance economy
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the proper implementation of resistance economy can meet the needs of Iran and promote its dignity.



Iran MPs pledge �unforgettable� response to nuclear deal breach
Iranian lawmakers pledged �unforgettable� response to any violation of a nuclear agreement after Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Tehran would �set fire� to the deal if the US reneged on it.



Iranian firm building first catamaran passenger ship
An Iranian company has begun to manufacture the country�s first catamaran passenger ferry with a capacity to carry scores of people.



Spokesman: Borders fully secure
Iran�s Interior Ministry spokesman gave an assurance that full security prevails along the country�s borders, describing the harsh clampdown on terrorist teams at some border areas in recent days as a testimony to the armed forces� vigilance.



President urges efforts to utilize JCPOA for economic development
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on the country�s economic activists to grasp opportunities provided by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran�s nuclear deal with six world powers, for boosting the Islamic Republic�s development.



New Foreign Ministry spokesman, deputy FM appointed
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif appointed Bahram Qassemi as new Foreign Ministry spokesman, who will also head the ministry�s Center for Public and Media Diplomacy.



Tehran Times

Leader urges university students to be �revolutionary�
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that universities and students should always be �revolutionary.�

Iran says has finalized the deal to buy 100 Boeing airliners
Iran has reached a deal to buy 100 planes from U.S. planemaker Boeing, and the two sides are awaiting approval by U.S. Treasury authorities, the head of Iran�s Civil Aviation Organization said in remarks published by state media on Sunday.

Rouhani says JCPOA has created atmosphere of progress in Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) an agreement that brought about a suitable atmosphere for the country�s progress and economic growth.

Zarif orders appointments, names Bahram Qasemi new spokesman
Foreign Ministry of Iran announced on Sunday new appointments, replacing Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari with Bahram Qasemi.

Commander: Iranian Navy to unveil new destroyers, submarines this year
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced plans to unveil new destroyers and submarines in the current Iranian year (started on March 20).

Afghanistan plans to add Kulliyat-i Sadi to UNESCO Memory of the World
Afghanistan plans to submit a version of the Kulliyat-i Sadi to be registered on UNESCO�s Memory of the World Register list.

Loading South Pars phase 21 platform to begin next week
Loading operations of the platform for the South Pars gas field phase 21 with the capacity of producing one billion cubic feet (around 25 million cubic meters) of gas per day will be started next week, the Shana news agency reported on Sunday.

Kaveh Rezaei joins Esteghlal football team
Kaveh Rezaei joined Esteghlal football team from Zob Ahan on a one-year contract on Sunday. The details of the deal have not been revealed.

Zarif to start third round of Europe trip
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to start his third round of Europe trip, visiting France on Tuesday.