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Iran players honor school attack victims ahead of friendly against Nigeria
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Iran players honor school attack victims ahead of friendly against Nigeria

With school bags in their arms and black armbands, Iranian football players honored the victims of the deadly school attack back home.
Amnesty International says US behind school attack in Iran that killed 168 people
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Amnesty International says US behind school attack in Iran that killed 168 people

There is strong evidence that the US was behind the school attack in Iran that killed 168 people, the majority of whom were children, Amnesty International said. It said the incident may constitute a war crime
Risks for Iranian players - families may be threatened
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Risks for Iranian players - families may be threatened

Iran's women's national team attracted a lot of attention during the Asian Championships. This could pose risks for both the players and their families, says Maja Åberg of Amnesty International
Report: US arms Kurds in hopes of uprising
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Report: US arms Kurds in hopes of uprising

The US and Israel are trying to foment an armed uprising in Iran, according to information provided to several media outlets. Since last year, weapons have reportedly been smuggled into the country for Kurdish groups
After protests in Iran, children face death penalty
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After protests in Iran, children face death penalty

At least 30 people - several of them teenagers - are at risk of being sentenced to death following the protests in Iran in January, according to Amnesty International.
Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter
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Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

Venezuela, Iran and Syria are countries that Russian President Vladimir Putin has built up partnerships with during his many years in power, and they are now in deep crisis. Russia expert Martin Kragh says the fact that his friends in the international arena are losing power is a loss of prestige for Putin
Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter
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Losses of prestige for Putin as friends falter

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Amnesty: Protesters shot with hunting rifles
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Amnesty: Protesters shot with hunting rifles

Security forces in Iran have, on several occasions, shot unarmed protesters in the head, according to Amnesty International, which has collected video evidence and testimonies from the protests.
Amnesty: Hamas has committed crimes against humanity
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Amnesty: Hamas has committed crimes against humanity

Amnesty International accuses Hamas, a terrorist organization, and other armed Palestinian groups of committing crimes against humanity and war crimes during and after the attacks on October 7, 2023.
Alarm: War crimes in attack on giant camp
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Alarm: War crimes in attack on giant camp

The paramilitary RSF forces in Sudan are accused of repeated violent attacks against civilians. In attacks that dispersed one of the country's largest refugee camps, executions and war crimes were committed, Amnesty warns
Assad's New Life in Moscow: Gaming in Luxury Under Putin's Protection
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Assad's New Life in Moscow: Gaming in Luxury Under Putin's Protection

He ordered nerve gas against his own population – now he spends his days playing online games in a skyscraper in Moscow. Syria's deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad is living a good life under Vladimir Putin's protection, according to an investigation by the German Die Zeit
Why Saudi Arabia Seeks to Acquire Gaming Giant EA
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Why Saudi Arabia Seeks to Acquire Gaming Giant EA

”Battlefield” creators Dice in Stockholm will become Saudi if the historic acquisition of gaming giant EA goes through. Financially, it's a bad deal for the Saudi investors, according to industry analyst and researcher Joost van Dreunen
Saudi Sisters Face Persecution for Challenging Gender Roles in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Sisters Face Persecution for Challenging Gender Roles in Saudi Arabia

The al-Otaibi sisters refuse to remain silent about the injustices in their home country of Saudi Arabia. For that, they have been severely punished
Saudi Sisters Face Persecution for Challenging Gender Norms
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Saudi Sisters Face Persecution for Challenging Gender Norms

The al-Otaibi sisters refuse to remain silent about the injustices in their home country of Saudi Arabia. For that, they have been severely punished
Genocide Expert: Gaza Conflict May Take Years for Legal Verdict
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Genocide Expert: Gaza Conflict May Take Years for Legal Verdict

Israel's warfare has during the course of the Gaza conflict gone from self-defense to "something entirely different". This is stated by a responsible researcher within IAGS, since the organization has drawn the conclusion that what is happening in the Palestinian area is genocide
Research Group Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza Strip
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Research Group Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza Strip

Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, the heavy research group IAGS states with a resolution. Mass killing of civilians and other actions that "eradicated entire families and generations of Palestinians" are highlighted as the reason for the statement
UN Reports 841 Executions in Iran This Year
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UN Reports 841 Executions in Iran This Year

Iran has executed at least 841 people this year, according to the UN, which sees a sharp increase in the number of executions in the country.
Amnesty Calls for War Crimes Investigation of Israel in Lebanon
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Amnesty Calls for War Crimes Investigation of Israel in Lebanon

Israel should be investigated for war crimes in Lebanon, writes Amnesty in a new report. According to the human rights organization, the Israeli military has destroyed thousands of civilian buildings in the war against Hizbollah
Swedish Pension Funds Linked to Israeli Company Producing White Phosphorus
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Swedish Pension Funds Linked to Israeli Company Producing White Phosphorus

Swedish pension money is being invested in an Israeli company that manufactures white phosphorus for warfare, according to an investigation by Ekot on Sveriges Radio.
Civilians Killed in Eastern Congo-Kinshasa Despite Peace Deal
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Civilians Killed in Eastern Congo-Kinshasa Despite Peace Deal

Violence against the civilian population continues in eastern Congo-Kinshasa – despite peace agreements and negotiations on ceasefire, show new reports.
Iran Executions Double in First Half of 2025, UN Urges Halt
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Iran Executions Double in First Half of 2025, UN Urges Halt

Iran has executed twice as many people during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Iran Executes Two Men Linked to People's Mujahedin for Terrorism
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Iran Executes Two Men Linked to People's Mujahedin for Terrorism

Two men linked to the political organization People's Mujahedin were executed on Sunday in Iran, according to the state news agency Mizan Online.
Qatar Confirms Bid to Host 2036 Summer Olympic Games
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Qatar Confirms Bid to Host 2036 Summer Olympic Games

Qatar wants to host the summer Olympic Games 2036. The Gulf state confirms that they have applied to be the host of the games
Saudi Arabia Executes Over 100 Foreigners So Far This Year
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Saudi Arabia Executes Over 100 Foreigners So Far This Year

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