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At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims
Middle East
November 13, 2022
At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims
CNN — Iranian security forces have killed at least 326 people since nationwide protests erupted two months ago, the Norway-based…
Iranians mark ‘Bloody Friday’ as thousands protest in southeast flashpoint
Middle East
November 12, 2022
Iranians mark ‘Bloody Friday’ as thousands protest in southeast flashpoint
Thousands of Iranians protested in the restive southeast on Friday to mark a Sept. 30 crackdown by security forces known…
Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest
Middle East
November 9, 2022
Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest
CNN — “Someone’s crime was that her hair was flowing in the wind. Someone’s crime was that he or she…
Iranian lawmakers demand ‘no leniency’ for protesters as mass demonstrations continue
Middle East
November 7, 2022
Iranian lawmakers demand ‘no leniency’ for protesters as mass demonstrations continue
CNN — Iranian lawmakers have urged the country’s judiciary to “show no leniency” to protesters in a letter cited by…
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 6, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a…
Hundreds of elephants, wildebeests and zebras dead in Kenya amid prolonged drought
World
November 6, 2022
Hundreds of elephants, wildebeests and zebras dead in Kenya amid prolonged drought
CNN – Hundreds of elephants, wildebeests, and zebras have died across Kenya amid the nation’s longest drought in decades. “The…
Profile: Muslim Brotherhood international leader Ibrahim Mounir passes away age 87 in London
Egypt
November 5, 2022
Profile: Muslim Brotherhood international leader Ibrahim Mounir passes away age 87 in London
A leader of the international Muslim Brotherhood, Ibrahim Mounir passed away at the age of 87. He began as contact…
Children among 10 feared dead in Iran crackdown, Amnesty says
Middle East
November 5, 2022
Children among 10 feared dead in Iran crackdown, Amnesty says
CNN – Up to 10 people, including children, are feared to have been killed Friday in a crackdown on protests…
Sherine Abdel Wahab’s lawyer slams rumors of her death
Art news
October 31, 2022
Sherine Abdel Wahab’s lawyer slams rumors of her death
Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel-Wahab’s lawyer Yasser Kantoush issued a statement denying false news spread on social media about the death…
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns that Saturday is ‘last day’ of protests
Middle East
October 30, 2022
Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns that Saturday is ‘last day’ of protests
CNN – The head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards has told Iranians to end the weeks-long demonstrations that have gripped…