Iran
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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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The 7th of Aban ceremony: "A floral wreath was placed next to the tomb of Cyrus"
On Monday, Shiraz police officers prevented a gathering of fans paying homage to the Achaemenid King Cyrus. On the 20th of Aban…
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US Secretary of State tweets about Iran: When the regime steals from its own people, it destroys the country's economy
Referring to the forecast of a decline in Iran's economic growth, the US Secretary of State attributed this decline to the actions of the Islamic Republic government...
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