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Iran’s former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters
Middle East
December 10, 2022
Iran’s former president urges government to be more lenient with protesters
Iran’s former president Mohammad Khatami has urged the current government to be more lenient with protesters, amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations…
FIFA confirms death of migrant worker at Qatar World Cup training base
Middle East
December 10, 2022
FIFA confirms death of migrant worker at Qatar World Cup training base
FIFA on Thursday confirmed the death of a migrant worker at the resort used by Saudi Arabia during the group…
11-year-old primary school student dies after being assaulted by teacher
Egypt
December 9, 2022
11-year-old primary school student dies after being assaulted by teacher
The death of an 11-year-old primary school student has sparked a wave of anger and resentment in Egypt. There was…
Taliban carry out first public execution since returning to power in Afghanistan
Middle East
December 8, 2022
Taliban carry out first public execution since returning to power in Afghanistan
CNN — The Taliban on Wednesday put an alleged murderer to death in the first public execution held in Afghanistan since the Islamist…
Al Jazeera to submit Shireen Abu Akleh case to ICC, network says
Middle East
December 6, 2022
Al Jazeera to submit Shireen Abu Akleh case to ICC, network says
Jerusalem CNN — Al Jazeera said Tuesday it will submit a case to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the…
Former Iran football team player challenges authorities’ ‘silence’ after death of man celebrating World Cup defeat
Middle East
December 4, 2022
Former Iran football team player challenges authorities’ ‘silence’ after death of man celebrating World Cup defeat
CNN — A former Iran national team football player has criticized authorities for their “silence” over the death of a…
ISIS acknowledges the death of its leader, announces his successor
Middle East
December 2, 2022
ISIS acknowledges the death of its leader, announces his successor
CNN — ISIS acknowledged the death of its leader on Wednesday and confirmed his successor. The group’s media affiliate al-Furqan published an…
Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
Middle East
November 30, 2022
Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return
Iran’s World Cup defeat to the United States was met by cheers and celebrations in Tehran and other Iranian cities…
Iran’s supreme leader praises paramilitary for crackdown on ‘rioters’ and ‘thugs’
Middle East
November 26, 2022
Iran’s supreme leader praises paramilitary for crackdown on ‘rioters’ and ‘thugs’
Iran’s Supreme Leader has praised the country’s Basij paramilitary force for its role in the deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters.…
Two Iranian actresses arrested as authorities ramp up crackdown on anti-regime protesters
Middle East
November 22, 2022
Two Iranian actresses arrested as authorities ramp up crackdown on anti-regime protesters
Two well-known Iranian actresses have been arrested by security forces after they showed support for the protest movement gripping the…