Middle East
At least 326 killed in Iran protests, human rights group claims
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…
Leading Iranian actor posts picture without hijab in support of anti-government protests
November 12, 2022
Leading Iranian actor posts picture without hijab in support of anti-government protests
CNN — Leading Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti posted a picture of herself on Instagram without the mandatory hijab to show…
Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter
November 12, 2022
Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter
CNN — Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter thinks Iran should be barred from the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, a…
Iranians mark ‘Bloody Friday’ as thousands protest in southeast flashpoint
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…
Netanyahu to be invited to form government, paving way for return of Israel’s longest-serving leader
November 12, 2022
Netanyahu to be invited to form government, paving way for return of Israel’s longest-serving leader
Tel Aviv and Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s President Isaac Herzog announced Friday he will invite Benjamin Netanyahu to form Israel’s…
Women stopped from entering amusement parks in Kabul
November 11, 2022
Women stopped from entering amusement parks in Kabul
Afghan women were stopped from entering amusement parks in Kabul Wednesday after the Taliban’s morality ministry said that there would be restrictions…
Leading Iranian actor posts picture without hijab in support of anti-government protests
November 11, 2022
Leading Iranian actor posts picture without hijab in support of anti-government protests
CNN — Leading Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti posted a picture of herself on Instagram without the mandatory hijab to show support…
How a rule change helped Netanyahu win Israel’s elections
November 9, 2022
How a rule change helped Netanyahu win Israel’s elections
Jerusalem and London CNN — Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu owes his victory in last week’s Israeli elections partly to a change…
Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested after encouraging Iranians to protest
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…
Azhar Sheikh: Meeting with Pope Francis falls within efforts entrench peace values
November 7, 2022
Azhar Sheikh: Meeting with Pope Francis falls within efforts entrench peace values
Grand Imam of Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Tayyeb, the head of the Muslim Council of Elders, voiced appreciation to Pope Francis,…