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Sunday 9 April 2017 - 09:39
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Iran English language newspaper headlines on Sunday, 09-04-2017

Iran Daily


Minister: Iran daily oil output surpasses 3.8m barrels
Irans daily production of crude oil exceeded 3.8 million barrels, announced Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh on Saturday.

Europe admits G20 economies will miss extra growth target
European Union finance ministers admitted on Saturday that the worlds 20 biggest economies (G20) will miss their target of generating additional economic growth through reforms by 2018 and called for reflection on why they have failed.

Rouhani urges impartial probe of Syria gas incident
Irans President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called for the creation of an international fact-finding commission to investigate a suspected chemical attack in Syria that killed dozens of people.

Basque militants surrender arms in end to decades of conflict
Basque militant group ETA effectively ended an armed separatist campaign after almost half a century on Saturday, leading French authorities to the sites where it says its caches of weapons, explosives and ammunition are hidden.

Sweden identifies truck attack suspect as Uzbek native
The suspect in Stockholms deadly truck attack is a 39-year-old native of Uzbekistan who had been on authorities radar previously, Swedish authorities said Saturday.

Zarif: Relations with Hungary, EU continuing well
Irans Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Irans cooperation with Hungary and the European Union is continuing well, stressing that Iran is willing to strengthen such relations.

Iran: US missile strike on Syria sows terror attacks
Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said that the United States recent aggression in Syria sows terrorism, which recently displayed itself in Sweden.

Irans flotillas depart for Oman, Kazakhstan
Iranian Navy flotilla departed for Oman on Saturday to attend a joint rescue and relief operation in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean.


Tehran Times

Iran, Slovakia sign MOU to enhance cultural ties
Iran and Slovakia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance joint cultural activities.

Rouhani calls for fact-finding committee to probe Syria chemical attack
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani suggested on Saturday that an international fact-finding committee should be formed to probe the allegations of chemical weapons attack in Syria.

Iran makes notable progress in scientific publications worldwide
Iran has advanced notably in terms of scientific publications and research output worldwide, director of the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) said, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Murphy says S. Arabia has no intention to build nuclear arms
Richard W. Murphy, the former U.S. ambassador to Syria and Saudi Arabia, says he does not believe that Saudi Arabia intends to build nuclear weapons as the Institute for Science and International Security has said Riyadh has accelerated research into nuclear programs to counter Iran.

Tehran Municipality develops ride-hailing app
After rather controversial ride-hailing applications of snapp and tap30, Tehran Municipality has finally developed another application of the kind called carpino.

Anti-war groups protest U.S. strikes against Syria
Protesters have taken to the streets in cities across the United States, as well as other countries, to demonstrate against the airstrikes in Syria ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Report on collapse of Plasco building released
The government officially issued a report on the collapse of the Plasco building in central Tehran, holding several departments and state entities responsible for the tragic incident which resulted in the death of 16 firemen.

FM says Iran willing to expand ties with EU
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated Tehrans position on Saturday that Iran is willing to deepen ties with the European Union countries.

Zarif: U.S. airstrike on Syria sets dangerous precedent
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that the U.S. airstrike against Syria runs contrary to international law and is a dangerous precedent.

Iran, Hungary agree on nuclear cooperation
Iran and Hungary signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Saturday to boost their cooperation in the field of nuclear technology, ISNA reported.
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