Tehran wraps up 29th book exhibition

The closing ceremony of the 29th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) has been held in the ceremonial hall of Shahr-e Aftab (Sun City) in southern part of Tehran with the presence of senior officials.

The Birth Anniversary of Hadrat Abbas, Imam Ali's son

Iraqi PM among Karbala Pilgrims

Iraqi PM, Haider al-Abadi went to Karbala and visited holy shrines of Imam Hussein and Hadhrat Abbas (peace be upon them).

Iran to boycott over Rushdie's Frankfurt invite

Iran is set to boycott next week's Frankfurt Book Fair because organizers have invited the blasphemous novelist Salman Rushdie.

Palestine no longer committed to Oslo accords’

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority (PA) cannot abide by the Oslo agreements with Israel.

Palestine flag raised at UN for first time

The flag of Palestine has finally been raised for first time at the United Nations headquarters.

Muslim scholars put emphasis on countering terrorism, violence

The Muslim scholars attending the 6th General Assembly of World Assembly of Ahl-ul-Bayt have highlighted the need of countering terrorism and violence.

Imam attached significance to self-esteem, dignity

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic used to attach great significance to self-esteem and dignity.