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Why did Islam never add "slavery" to the list of prohibitions?

Not only is slavery accepted in Islam, but a set of conditions and rules have been formulated and defined for it; and…

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Denmark releases more details about Iran assassination plot

Danish government officials have released more details about a plan by Iranian security officials to assassinate several members of the Iranian opposition in Denmark.

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Nasrin Sotoudeh wins Swedish PEN Award

Nasrin Sotoudeh, a lawyer and human rights activist who is currently imprisoned in the women's ward of Evin Prison, has won the...

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Attempt to attack an opponent: Denmark's assertion and Iran's denial

While Danish officials have accused Iran of attempting to assassinate a member of opposition groups in Denmark...

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Iranian journalist Saba Azarpeik arrested

Iranian journalist Saba Azarpeik was arrested by security forces in Iran. Unofficial reports indicate that Ms. Azarpeik was arrested…

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Tehran Teachers' Union protests the kidnapping and forced hospitalization of Hashem Khastar in a mental hospital

The Tehran Teachers' Union issued a statement condemning the kidnapping and hospitalization of Hashem Khastar, an activist of the Teachers' Union...

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"Where's My Oil?" A Carnegie Endowment Meeting on Financial Corruption in the Islamic Republic

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace hosted a meeting on Tuesday where Khosrow Semnani presented research from the Hope for Iran group.

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Girls protesting against compulsory hijab welcome the protester's action in Enghelab Square

The girls who protested against the mandatory hijab six months ago and were dealt with by the government, were shocked by the actions of a girl…

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