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A Colombian businessman was carrying a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accrediting him to Iran's supreme leader, according to a new court filing.
Saudi Arabia has released human rights activist Essam Koshak, but he will remain subject to a travel ban for four years.
Tunisia mothers decry wave of 'arbitrary' arrests after unrest
"Some were arrested without even having taken part in the demonstrations," said Bassem Trifi of the Tunisian League of Human Rights.
Khamenei hints Iran could strike Trump while out golfing
Iran’s Supreme Leader posted a picture on Twitter that appeared to show Donald Trump on a golf course and a stealth bomber overhead.
Debunking the myth of 'Asian grooming gangs' isn't enough
Comment: The Home Office has finally admitted most child grooming gangs are made up of white men, but for British Muslims the damage has already ...
Bomb threat at US Supreme Court ahead of inauguration
The US has arrested an Iranian academic on charges of acting as an agent of the Islamic Republic.
US declares China committing 'genocide' against Uighurs
The US declared that China is carrying out genocide against Uighurs and other mostly Muslim groups.
Biden's success rests on America's reckoning with itself
Comment: The myth of American exceptionalism finally came tumbling down on January 6. Biden's success rests on his ability to lead America's ...
Egypt arrests female chef after she served 'genitalia-shaped' desserts
Egyptians were left outraged after images emerged online showing a group of women celebrating with genitalia-shaped desserts.
Kremlin dismisses calls to free Navalny, warns against protests
The Kremlin dismissed Western calls to release top opposition politician Alexei Navalny and deplored his cries for mass demonstrations.
Tunisia must 'immediately' shun violence against protesters: Amnesty
Online footage shows police beating and dragging individuals who were arrested, while eyewitnesses have shared testimony indicating the ill ...
UAE suspends visa waiver agreement with Israel
The UAE has suspended a visa waiver agreement with Israel until July, citing coronavirus concerns.
Kremlin critic Navalny decries 'mockery of justice' at hearing
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday his treatment was beyond a 'mockery of justice' during a court hearing.
Tunisia arrests over 600, deploys troops after riots
Over 600 people have been arrested and troops have been deployed after a third consecutive night of riots in various Tunisian cities.
UK vows to exhaust all efforts to free Zaghari-Ratcliffe
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said his government had "intensified" negotiations to secure the "immediate" release of Nazanin ...
Pompeo hits Iran, China, Cuba in last-minute sanctions push
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo imposed sanctions on China, Iran and Cuba in a last-minute push aimed at boxing in President-elect Joe Biden.
Scottish court upholds Lockerbie bomber's conviction
The Lockerbie bombing is alleged to be a retaliation for the downing of an Iranian passenger jet by a US Navy missile in July 1988 that killed ...
Scottish judges to rule on posthumous Lockerbie appeal
The family of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, a former Libyan intelligence officer, have battled for years to bring the case and clear his ...
Human rights whistle-blower claims UN will 'fire' her
Lawyer Emily Reilly is claiming that the United Nations intends to 'fire' her after she spoke out about Uighur dissident names allegedly being ...
Where are the cronies of Tunisia's Ben Ali today?
Ten years after the Tunisian revolution toppled Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, few of his relatives have faced justice.
Appeals phase begins in Hariri case at international tribunal
Prosecutors, lawyers for a suspect facing five life terms and representatives of victims of the attack - which killed 21 others and wounded 226 ...
Senior Turkish adviser lashes out at 'absurd' UAE conditions
Yassin Aktay, an adviser for the ruling Turkish Justice and Development Party (AKP), slammed recent comments by the UAE's Minister of Sate for ...
Tech fuelled the Arab Spring, then helped quash it
Comment: Social media played an important role in the Arab uprisings, but over the last decade, authoritarian regimes have embraced this ...
Egyptian TikTokers acquitted of 'violating family values'
Two Egyptian bloggers and TikTokers have been acquitted of 'violating family values' following a campaign to free them.
Rami Makhlouf claims his family's property has been confiscated by the Assad regime.
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