Middle East
Iraqi scholar detained in Iran
Iranian authorities have arrested an Islamic scholar from Iraq, according to media reports. Ahmed al Qabbanji, known for his translation of Iran scholar Abdul Karim ……Read More
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Six leading rights groups call for end to house arrest of Iran’s opposition leaders
In joint appeal Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi and six human rights groups have called on the Iranian authorities to “immediately” release the leaders of ……Read More
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Outrage grows over Iranian regime’s arrest of journalists
More than 200 journalists slam arrests More than 200 Iranian journalists have voiced their outrage at the government’s clampdown on members of the press in recent days. ……Read More
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At least 5 students of senior dissident cleric arrested in Shiraz
Iranian authorities have arrested five students of a leading dissident cleric in the southern city of Shiraz, human rights sources say. According to the Committee ……Read More
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Betting on Mediterranean Shale: 3 Plays, 1 Winner
The Mediterranean has joined the shale game, but as most of Europe’s Mediterranean countries drag their feet, all eyes are on Israel, Turkey, and Algeria. ……Read More
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Iranian authorities launch mass arrest of dissident journalists
Clampdown on press intensifies Iranian security forces have launched a fresh wave of arrests against dissident journalists. On Sunday, security forces raided the offices of ……Read More