Iran
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95 killed in twin blasts in Iran on Qasem Soleimani death anniversary
A large crowd had gathered to commemorate the Iranian general, who was killed four years ago in a drone strike by the United States.
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Iran arrests actor Taraneh Alidoosti after she criticised execution of protestor
‘Watching this bloodshed and not taking action, is a disgrace to humanity,’ the 38-year-old wrote on Instagram on December 8.
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Iran publicly carries out second execution linked to nationwide protests
Majidreza Rahnavard, 23, was convicted of killing two members of security forces.
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Trending
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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Varanasi poll: As 33 nominations are rejected, eight applicants allege that the process was rigged
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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What a regal South Indian ornament in a famous Rossetti painting tells us about the British Raj
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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Iran carries out first execution of protestor involved in anti-government demonstrations
Mohsen Shekari was convicted and sentenced to death for blocking a street and wounding a paramilitary officer.
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Iran protestors call for 3-day strike amid conflicting reports about morality police
While the attorney general said the force has been shut down, the interior ministry, which is in charge of the morality police, has not confirmed it.
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Iran abolishes morality police after huge anti-hijab protests
The protests erupted in September as a woman died in custody of the morality police after being held for allegedly violating the rule to wear the headscarf.
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Video
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Iran’s supreme leader blames US, Israel in first comments on anti-regime protests
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that the sight of women removing and burning their headscarves after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini was ‘not normal’.
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Iran: 92 killed in protests against woman’s death for not wearing hijab, says human rights group
The Iranian security forces have arrested nearly 1,200 as demonstrations continued for the 16th day.
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Iran: 50 killed in protests over woman’s death, says human rights group
President Ebrahim Raisi said the authorities should ‘deal decisively with those who oppose the country’s security and tranquility’.
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The Reel
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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Iran: At least 17 killed in protests over woman’s death for not wearing hijab
President Ebrahim Raisi warned protestors that ‘acts of chaos are unacceptable’.
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Iran’s ultraconservative judiciary head Ebrahim Raisi wins presidential polls
He is under the US sanction for alleged human rights abuses and accused of playing a role in the mass execution of political opponents in 1988.
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Iran launches its first military satellite, Washington says it will hold Tehran ‘accountable’
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it put the satellite, named ‘Noor’, into a low orbit circling the Earth using a mobile launcher at a new launch site.
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The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open, as it happened: Satwik-Chirag win second men’s doubles title of the season
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event