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Soccer union ‘sickened’ by reports Iranian player faces possible execution
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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