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Soccer union ‘sickened’ by reports Iranian player faces possible execution
Middle East
December 14, 2022
Soccer union ‘sickened’ by reports Iranian player faces possible execution
The global soccer players’ union, FIFPRO, said it is “shocked and sickened” by reports that Iranian soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani…
Second known protest-related execution carried out in Iran
Middle East
December 12, 2022
Second known protest-related execution carried out in Iran
Iran has executed a second man allegedly involved in the nationwide anti-government protest movement after he was convicted of fatally…
At least 20 injured as protesters and police clash in Peru days after president’s ouster
World
December 11, 2022
At least 20 injured as protesters and police clash in Peru days after president’s ouster
At least 20 people, including four police officers, were injured on Saturday in clashes between protesters and police in the…
Tens of thousands protest in Bangladesh to demand resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
World
December 11, 2022
Tens of thousands protest in Bangladesh to demand resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi CNN — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Dhaka on Saturday calling for the…
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…
Iran hangs protester in first known execution related to mass demonstrations
Middle East
December 8, 2022
Iran hangs protester in first known execution related to mass demonstrations
CNN — Iran has executed a man for injuring a paramilitary officer in the first known execution linked to protests that have…
Is this the end for Iran’s notorious morality police?
Middle East
December 6, 2022
Is this the end for Iran’s notorious morality police?
An Iranian official’s comment signaling that the country’s notorious morality police had been shut down has raised more questions than…
UK government could mitigate strike action with military to help keep public services running
World
December 4, 2022
UK government could mitigate strike action with military to help keep public services running
London CNN — The British government is looking into bringing in the military to mitigate industrial action and keep public…
Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says
Middle East
December 3, 2022
Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says
CNN — The family home of Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been demolished, according to the pro-reform news outlet…
China’s Xi acknowledges Covid frustration caused protests and hints at relaxing rules, EU official says
World
December 3, 2022
China’s Xi acknowledges Covid frustration caused protests and hints at relaxing rules, EU official says
CNN — Chinese President Xi Jinping has acknowledged the frustration within China amid his government’s unrelenting zero-Covid strategy, a European…