Elnaz Rekabi flew back to Iran on Tuesday after competing in an international climbing competition without her hijab — breaching the Islamic Republic’s rules for women athletes.
Tag: United Nations
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American Prisoners Are Released From Venezuela and Iran
Caracas let go seven Americans in a trade for two nephews of Venezuela’s first lady who had been convicted on drug charges. Separately, Tehran freed its longest-held American prisoner.
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Why China’s Crimes in Xinjiang Cannot Go Unpunished
China is dragging the world back to a human rights dark age. It’s time to push back.
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A global ‘disconnect’ in full view
World leaders gathered in New York this week. Developing countries took the opportunity to demand more support and stronger action.
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Bad to Worse for Russia
Vladimir Putin’s call-up of more troops highlights Russia’s continuing struggles in Ukraine.