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Four Iranian historic water structures selected for global irrigation heritage recognition
TEHRAN – Four historic Iranian water and irrigation structures — Si-o-se-pol in Isfahan, Band-e Amir in Fars, the Shadorvan Grand Weir in Khuzestan and the historic hydraulic structures of Siraf in Bushehr — have been selected for recognition under the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) program of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID).
Alamut’s World Heritage status opens new chapter for tourism and local growth
TEHRAN – Alamut region could become a strategic hub for social cohesion, hope, tourism thrive, and local development following its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, a senior official at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said.
Afghans mark five years of Taliban rule
Afghans have gathered in Kabul to mark five years since the Taliban returned to power.
Black professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row found dead
Dr Jason Arday has been found dead days after resigning from Cambridge University due to plagiarism allegations.
Centuries-old windmills in Tabas-e Masina undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new phase of restoration work has begun at the historical windmills that are located in Tabas-e Masina of South Khorasan province, with funding allocated from national budgets, a local cultural heritage official said on Saturday.
Vienna woman sues city for discrimination over toilet fees
An Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.
Multiple people shot at Virginia State University
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – A shooting involving multiple suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday. None of their injuries appeared to be life-threatening, the university said.
Five wounded in shooting at Virginia State University
Police found the gunshot victims near the university's residence halls.
Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?
The United Nations says armed groups opposed to the government remain active.
نماینده دادستان اردبیل: چند مرکز تتو پلمب و شماری از گردانندگان آنها بازداشت شدند
محسن امامی، نماینده دادستان اردبیل، گفت که با دستور دادستان استان، «چند سالن زیرزمینی و غیرمجاز تتو» در اردبیل شناسایی و پلمب شدند و چندین نفر نیز در این رابطه دستگیر شدهاند و تحقیقات برای شناسایی «سایر عوامل و همدستان» ادامه دارد.