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2024-02-14 23:19
By Ornella Sukkar
West Africa: Between neocolonialism and geopolitical competition
Over the past decades, West African countries have been boldly expressing their dissatisfaction with their relations with former colonial states, with whom they have had deep cooperation in the political, economic and military fields since the colonial period.
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2024-01-31 17:34
Rare Martian meteorites put on view at Tehran exhibit
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, two Martian meteorites were put on show following an unveiling ceremony held at the Azadi Tower’s Meteorite Museum in Tehran.
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2024-01-07 22:35
Iran calls for intl. cooperation to effectively prevent terrorism
TEHRAN- The foreign minister of Iran has demanded that the world community should step up its efforts to combat terrorism in all of its manifestations.
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2023-11-05 22:33
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-chief
Resistance makes no difference, whether in France or Palestine
TEHRAN- When the German army occupied France at the beginning of World War II, France was divided into two parts. One under the leadership of Marshal Petain accepted collaboration with the occupying forces and the occupiers granted them a government under occupation without authority and power. But the other did not give in to this humiliation and chose the path of resistance.
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2023-10-27 17:26
2,700-year-old massive sculpture unearthed in Iraq
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged hybrid sculpture, whose head has been cut off.
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2023-10-08 18:22
Prehistorical water system uncovered at legendry Sialk Hills
TEHRAN — An archaeological team has uncovered a prehistorical water system during excavations in Sialk Hills, located near Kashan, central Iran.
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2023-09-26 21:41
By Elham Reza Dashti
How West Africa’s economy is held captive by France
NIGERIA - France used to rule West Africa and most of its other colonial territories through the "Indigénat" or the “Empire of Law”. Paris exerted dominance on Africans through various cruel and inhumane laws and regulations.
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2023-09-26 21:39
By Amir Bahram Arab Ahmadi
French colonial empire: Past and present
French Colonial endeavor in West Africa began in 1637 when various generals and wealthy French men started exploring the continent.
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2023-09-26 21:36
By Agbor Desmond Tabe
France-Afrique a relationship of inconvenience
CAMEROON - From a master-servant relationship to a paternalist relationship, France-Afrique was born. France-Afrique is a social, political, and economic project engineered by De Gaulle in the 1960s to maintain and protect French interests in Africa.
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2023-09-26 21:29
By Mona Hojat Ansari
African Domino
The recent series of coups in West African countries has reignited discussions about France's ongoing colonialism in the continent.
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2023-09-26 09:19
By Ali Karbalaei
Public anger rises over police racism in France
Tens of thousands demonstrate in France against discrimination
TEHRAN - No end appears in sight to public anger over ongoing police racism in France along with discriminatory and violent measures against minority groups.
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2023-09-24 01:31
‘U.S. action is the yardstick not its words’
Nuclear deal can be restored if US shows seriousness: Iran FM
TEHRAN – If the U.S. shows seriousness in the negotiations the 2015 nuclear deal can be put on the right track, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday, suggesting in that situation all parties will return to their compliance under agreement.
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2023-09-17 18:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Interview: Indian adventurer tells of epic journey on 73-year-old car
Indian adventurer Daman Thakore has kindly taken time out of his transcontinental journey to share us a little bit of information about the amazing expedition in a 73-year-old car!
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2023-09-09 19:31
Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car
TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.
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2023-09-03 18:38
Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT reach Iran in their 12,000-km epic journey
TEHRAN—Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT have arrived on Iranian soil on their 12,000-km itinerary which crosses 16 countries toward England.
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2023-09-02 22:26
By Ali Karbalaei
Gabon coup latest African domino effect against French neo-colonialism
Military takeover in Gabon brings fresh headaches for France in Africa
TEHRAN - In another blow to France this week, Gabon's military overthrew the very wealthy President Ali Bongo soon after he was declared the winner in elections that had been roundly condemned as fraudulent.
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2023-09-02 18:58
Iran fall short against Lebanon at 2023 FIBA World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran basketball team lost to Lebanon 81-73 in their last match in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Saturday.
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2023-09-01 00:57
2023 FIBA World Cup: France beat Iran
TEHRAN – France basketball team defeated Iran 82-55 in the FIBA World Cup 2023 on Thursday.
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2023-08-30 22:18
By Ali Karbalaei
France's "obsessional rejection of Muslims"
Ban on Abaya draws angry reactions
TEHRAN- Children in French schools will no longer be allowed to wear the Abaya, a long loose-fitting dress worn by Muslim women.
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2023-08-28 23:18
France seeking to return to Iran nuclear deal: Macron
TEHRAN – France would like to return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and have clear information on Iran’s nuclear activities, President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech to French diplomats on Monday, Nour News reported.
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2023-08-28 18:05
Relics recovered from France, UK on show at Tehran museum
TEHRAN – To mark a triumph of cultural diplomacy, the National Museum of Iran has put on show a number of smuggled relics recovered from France and the UK.
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2023-08-20 14:26
Spies from Sweden, France, and Britain in Iran’s captivity
Over 50 intelligence services have set up Iran desk
TEHRAN- Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s Minister of Intelligence, revealed on Sunday that spies from Sweden, France, and Britain are in Iran’s captivity and that some of them had been put to death despite external pressure.
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2023-08-18 22:43
By Hana Saada
Unraveling the Niger dilemma: Decoding the erosion of France's influence in West Africa
Historical ties and contemporary shifts shed light on France's diminishing influence in the region
The intricate tapestry of historical and cultural connections between France and Africa is in the midst of a seismic recalibration.
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2023-08-14 22:30
By Aina Ademola Adeniran
ECOWAS, France: The chronicles of a predator and its prey
NIGERIA, Abuja - The Sahel region has been doused with public dissatisfaction, and just like the Arab spring, public discontent has been sublimated into ferocious mass political demonstrations, leading to military takeover across the region. Amongst the 15 ECOWAS nations, about 4 are already being ruled by the military, with Niger being the most recent.
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2023-08-14 15:20
By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
France continuing economic, cultural exploitation of W Africa: Falk
TEHRAN – Former UN official says France created a set of conditions that made West African societies incapable of stable and equitable governance even after gaining independence.
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2023-08-12 13:39
Two Iranians on 2023 FIVB U19 Worlds Dream Team
TEHRAN - Armin Ghelichniazi and Morteza Tabatabaei from Iran were honored on the 2023 FIVB U19 World Championship Dream Team.
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2023-08-12 08:17
Iran runners-up at 2023 FIVB Boys’ U19 Worlds
TEHRAN – Iran lost to France 3-1 (25-22, 16-25, 25-18, 25-21) in the final match of the 2023 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship in San Juan, Argentina early Saturday.
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2023-08-11 22:17
By Mohammad Hassan Nikbin
American-Zionist powers have adopted massive racism in Europe since WWII: law expert
TEHRAN - The fatal shooting of Nahel Merzouk, a 17-year-old boy of Moroccan and Algerian descent, in a suburb of Paris on June 27 by a policeman prompted protests in France with many accusing the government of allowing a culture of institutional racism in the police force to fester.
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2023-08-09 22:47
By Ali Karbalaei
US, French warplanes grounded as Niger closes airspace
Mali and Burkina Faso warn any military intervention in Niger would be considered a ‘declaration of war’ against them.
TEHRAN - Developments in Niger are moving very fluidly amid fears of a wider military escalation.
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2023-08-08 19:04
By Payman Yazdani
France struggling to keep only remaining ally in west Africa
TEHRAN– Following Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Chad, the army of Niger seized control of the country in a coup in West Africa.