Date: April, 16, 2021
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WHO Chief Says COVID-19 Infection Rate Approaching Highest of Pandemic So Far
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The number of new COVID-19 cases per week has nearly doubled globally over the past two months, approaching the highest rate seen so far during the pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
At Least 21 African Migrants Die as Boat Sinks Off Tunisia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 21 migrants from Africa died when their boat sank off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to the Italian island of Lampedusa, a Tunisian official said on Friday.
Unity of IRGC, Army Thwarting Plots against Iran: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami hailed the unbreakable unity between his forces and the Army as a factor that ensures Iran’s security and foils the hostile plots and threats.
Iran Producing 60%, 20% Enriched Uranium Simultaneously: Nuclear Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Ali Akbar Salehi said the country is enriching uranium to purity levels of 60% and 20% at the same time.
COVID Death Toll in Iran Surpasses 66,000
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus exceeded 66,000 as the number of new infected cases and hospital admissions is surging, the Health Ministry said Friday.
Scottish Nationalists Pledge Independence Referendum by End of 2023
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The ruling Scottish National Party pledged on Thursday to hold an independence referendum by the end of 2023, a step that could fracture the United Kingdom by ripping apart the 314-year union between England and Scotland.
Iran Buys 60 Million Doses of COVID Vaccine from Russia: Envoy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has finalized a contract to import 60 million doses of Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine for the coronavirus within the coming months, the Iranian ambassador to Moscow said.
South Korea's Moon Replaces PM, Cabinet Ministers after Election Defeat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a sweeping reshuffle, South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday replaced the prime minister and six other cabinet members in a bid to revive his party, after devastating local election defeats, and his policy agenda.
Baba Roknedin Tomb in Iran's Isfahan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Baba Roknedin Tomb is located in the cemetery of Takht-e-Poullad, to the south of the Zayandeh Rood.
Merkel Says Lockdowns, Curfews Vital to Break Germany's Third Wave
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged lawmakers on Friday to approve new powers that would allow her to force coronavirus lockdowns and curfews on areas with high infection rates, saying a majority of Germans were in favor of stricter measures.
Iran’s FM Rejects Protracted JCPOA Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif ruled out the possibility of protracted talks in the negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that the timing and duration of talks are defined by the national interests only.
EU Fresh Sanctions on Iran Meant to Undermine JCPOA Talks: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi decried the European Union’s move to impose new sanctions on Tehran and ignore a recent act of nuclear terrorism on Iran’s enrichment facility in Natanz, saying such measures are meant to undermine the JCPOA talks.
Iran Obtains 60% Enriched Uranium
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has produced the first quantities of uranium enriched to a purity level of 60% in the wee hours of Friday, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said.
Top General Warns of Iran’s Harsh Response to Threats
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s highest-ranking military commander warned the enemies that any threat or hostile move will draw a crushing response from the Iranian Army and other military forces.
IPL: Shahr Khodro, Zob Ahan Share Spoils
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Shahr Khodro football team was held to a 1-1 draw against Zob Ahan on Matchweek 20 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday.
Biden Says He Suggested Summer Meeting in Europe to Putin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Joe Biden has revealed that he suggested holding a meeting this summer in Europe to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Multiple People Shot, Injured at Indianapolis FedEx Facility
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Multiple people were shot at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis late Thursday, and the suspected shooter killed himself, a police official said.
Zarif Raps Biden Admin’s Commitment to Max Pressure Policy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted the country’s seriousness in pursuing diplomacy, taking a swipe at the administration of US President Joe Biden for following its predecessor’s policy of maximum pressure on Iran.
