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Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Moscow in January

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6 days ago

January 14, 2021

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Moscow in January. The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told at a joint press conference with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Report states, citing TASS.

Touching upon the topic of a possible discussion to discuss the collective security of the Persian Gulf countries, Lavrov stressed that Moscow understands that "Saudi Arabia is concerned <…> with Iran's specific actions in certain countries of the region." "We said today that the conference, which we proposed to hold to discuss the concept of collective security in the Gulf, may well include all these issues on its agenda, as well as the concerns of other participants, including Iran," he added.

Earlier, the Iranian foreign minister was expected to visit Moscow in November. However, Iran postponed the visit and then clarified that the postponement of Zarif's visit to the Russian Federation is associated with the Iranian government's unique program to hold budget meetings.

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Azerbaijan confirms 332 new Covid-19 cases, 12 died

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1 hour ago

January 20, 2021

AzeriTimes.com

Azerbaijan recorded 332 new coronavirus cases, Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report.

As many as 897 people recovered from the infection, while 12 patients lost their lives over the past day.

So far, 228,028 people have contracted COVID-19 in Azerbaijan, 217,617 have recovered, while 3,044 died. At present, 7,367 people are receiving treatment.

Azerbaijan has conducted 2,336,498 coronavirus tests over the past period, including 7,991 today.

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EU Ambassador expresses condolences to families of 20 January victims

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2 hours ago

January 20, 2021

AzeriTimes.com

"On this day of sorrow, together with the people of Azerbaijan, the EU delegation is mourning the victims of the 'Black January' tragedy," said the head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan Kestutis Jankauskas.

"The tragic events underline the need for peace, reconciliation, and humanity for a better future. I express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the January events," the EU ambassador added.

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Netflix to screen popular novel

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3 hours ago

January 20, 2021

AzeriTimes.com

US Netflix will screen Roald Dahl's Matilda, Report mentions, citing The Hollywood Report.

The film will star 11-year-old Alisha Weir. Oscar-winner Emma Thompson will play the role of Agatha Trunchbull, a cruel director in the novel.

According to the plot, Matilda is a wunderkind. But parents treat her with disdain, and the school principal makes fun of her. Matilda decides to reprimand them.

The previous screening of the tale took place in 1996. The film was directed by Danny De Vito and played by Mara Wilson.

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