Two men have been hanged in Iran for allegedly killing a member of the military during nationwide protests. Iran hangs two men for allegedly killing a member of the military. Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini were found guilty of “corruption on earth” over their alleged involvement in the death of a paramilitary officer. […]
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Iran’s Supreme Court accept rapper’s appeal against death penalty
Iran’s Supreme Court accept rapper’s appeal against death penalty Iran’s Supreme Court has accepted an appeal by rapper Saman Seydi Yasin against his death sentence even as it confirmed the same sentence against another protester, the judiciary said. Yasin, a Kurd who raps about inequality, oppression and unemployment, had been accused of attempting to kill […]
Pakistani professor slected by UN to probe Iran protests crackdown
On Tuesday, the United Nations named three women to lead a rights investigation into Iran’s violent crackdown on women-led protests, which have roiled the Islamic republic for more than three months. The fact-finding mission will be led by Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer Sara Hossain, Pakistani law professor Shaheen Sardar Ali, and Argentine rights activist Viviana […]
Anil Kapoor was the first choice for ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’ role: Rajkumar Hirani
Anil Kapoor was the first choice for ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’ role, says Rajkumar Hirani. Anil Kapoor was Rajkumar Hirani’s first choice to play Murli Prasad Sharma, aka Munna, in the hit comedy Munna bhai M.B.B.S, the director of the film revealed on Monday. Hirani in his interview with Bollywood Hungama said, “My first choice was Anil Kapoor […]
Famous Iranian actress arrested for anti-government protests
Famous Iranian actress arrested for anti-government protests TEHRAN – Authorities in Iran detained well-known actress Taraneh Alidoosti on Sunday for supporting a man who had been put to death for his participation in the anti-state protests. Alidosti, the Oscar-winning star of “The Salesman,” was detained a week after expressing support for Mohsen Shekari, 23, who […]
Iranian soccer player Nasr-Azadani sentenced to death after protesting
Nasr-Azadani has been charged with “waging war against God.” Amini passed away abruptly in detention in the middle of September after being taken into custody for reportedly donning a hijab incorrectly. Although witnesses claim that Guidance Patrol beat Amini, the Iranian government claims that she actually had a heart attack. The International Federation of Professional […]
Iran likely to be ousted from UN women’s body
Iran likely to be ousted from UN women’s body Iran appears set to be ousted from a UN women’s body on Wednesday for policies contrary to the rights of women and girls, but several countries are expected to abstain from the vote requested by the United States, diplomats said. The 54-member UN Economic and Social […]
Second execution carried out in Iran protests
Second execution carried out in Iran protests Iran has carried out its second execution linked to the nearly three-month wave of anti-government protests. Majid Reza Rahnavard was hanged in the city of Mashhad, the country’s judiciary said. He was convicted of stabbing and killing two members of the security forces. The first execution linked to […]