Date: February, 27, 2021
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Iran Given Priority in Syria’s Reconstruction: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chairman of Syria-Iran Chamber of Commerce said Iranian companies have priority over others for carrying out projects in the reconstruction process of Syria after years of war.
Thousands Evacuated After Second World War Explosive Found in Exeter
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of people have been evacuated after a World War Two bomb was discovered in Exeter, Britain.
COVID Job Losses Show Structural Racism of UK Labor Market
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The coronavirus pandemic has held up a “mirror to the structural racism” in the UK’s labor market, the TUC has said, as a study reveals that jobless rates among black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups are now double the rate for white people.
Persepolis Reaches Agreement with Moghanlou
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian football club Persepolis has reportedly reached an agreement with Shahriyar Moghanlou.
New Zealand's Largest City Back to Lockdown after COVID-19 Case
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday that the country's biggest city, Auckland, will go into a seven-day lockdown from early morning on Sunday after a new local case of the coronavirus of unknown origin emerged.
Former Zob Ahan Coach McAleenan Dies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Former Zob Ahan goalkeeping coach Desmond McAleenan passed away at the age of 53.
US, Russia Don’t Have Much Time for Arms Control Talks, Pentagon Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US expects to pursue arms control talks with Russia in the next few years, given that the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) has only been extended for five years, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy Leonor Tomero said.
Some 8,000 New Coronavirus Cases Detected in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Nearly 8,000 Iranians have tested positive for the coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry said.
Iran’s Top Security Official Raps US Attacks on Resistance Forces
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council decried the recent “brutal” US strikes on the Iraqi forces in Syria as part of attempts to revive “organized terrorism”, vowing that Iran will not allow a resurgence of Takfiri terrorism in the region.
Thousands of Yemenis Protest Saudi Blockade (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sana'a on Friday to protest the Saudi-led blockade of the country and the closure of the international airport in the city.
Armenian Opposition Activists Spend 2nd Consecutive Night in Tents
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Armenian opposition activists spent a second consecutive night in tents in front of the parliament building in Yerevan.
Iran Acclaims China’s Success in Ending Extreme Poverty
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Embassy in Beijing congratulated China on eliminating extreme poverty.
COVID Restrictions to Last through Iranian New Year Holidays: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian government will keep the coronavirus restrictions in place during the new year holidays to avert a new wave of the pandemic, President Hassan Rouhani said.
US Says More than 300 People Charged to Date over Capitol Riots
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US Justice Department has charged more than 300 people with taking part in the deadly storming of the Capitol by former president Donald Trump’s supporters, and at least 280 have been arrested, Acting Deputy Attorney General John Carlin told reporters on Friday.
Iran to Import AstraZeneca Vaccine from South Korea
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is going to import the AstraZeneca vaccine for the coronavirus from South Korea, Health Minister Saeed Namaki said.
Myanmar Police Deploy Early to Crank Up Pressure on Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police in Myanmar on Saturday escalated their crackdown on demonstrators against this month’s military takeover, deploying early and in force as protesters sought to assemble in the country's two biggest cities.
US House Tees Up Vote on Biden’s $1.9tn COVID-19 Relief Plan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US House of Representatives moved on Friday toward a late-night vote on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, as Democrats who narrowly control the chamber steered the sweeping measure toward approval.
Iran, Syria Weigh Plans to Promote Cultural Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry visited Syria for talks on the enhancement of ties between the two allies in the media and cultural fields.
