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World Cup 2022: Denmark to protest host nation with 'toned-down' jerseys

September 29, 2022

World Cup 2022: Denmark to protest host nation with 'toned-down' jerseys

Denmark's men's national soccer team will wear muted jerseys at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year to protest the host nation's human rights record.

Mass grave site with 1,100 bodies found in burn pits outside liberated Izyum

September 29, 2022

Mass grave site with 1,100 bodies found in burn pits outside liberated Izyum

Another mass grave site has been discovered in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, this one containing some 1,100 partially burned bodies – evidence that Russia attempted to cover evidence of war crimes.

Zimbabwean author found guilty for role in civil rights protest

September 29, 2022

Zimbabwean author found guilty for role in civil rights protest

An author from Zimbabwe has been found guilty of promoting public violence in the nation after participating in a civil rights protest in 2020.

Decades of Kremlin prejudice in Dagestan fuels protests amid Putin's conscription decree

September 29, 2022

Decades of Kremlin prejudice in Dagestan fuels protests amid Putin's conscription decree

Protests have broken out across Russia following President Vladimir Putin's conscription decree, and oppressed minorities in Dagestan have said enough is enough.

Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad compares anti-regime unrest to Georgia Floyd protests: 'Where are they now?'

September 28, 2022

Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad compares anti-regime unrest to Georgia Floyd protests: 'Where are they now?'

Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad says the ongoing protests in Iran have a real chance of changing the regime's Islamist laws as thousands of women have cast aside their hijabs.

Iran police warn they will crack down with 'all their might' as protests near third week

September 28, 2022

Iran police warn they will crack down with 'all their might' as protests near third week

Iranian police say they will soon crack down "with all their might" on protests against the death of Mahsa Amini. Iran has cut off internet access to mask state violence.

Health officials in Sudan warn of infectious disease outbreak from unidentified bodies

September 27, 2022

Health officials in Sudan warn of infectious disease outbreak from unidentified bodies

Sudanese health officials are warning of a possible outbreak of disease with more than 1,500 dead bodies piled up in morgues across the country.

Iran condemns US, EU involvement in supporting nationwide protests

September 27, 2022

Iran condemns US, EU involvement in supporting nationwide protests

Tehran has accused the U.S. and Europe of meddling in the nationwide protests over human rights abuses to boost its own self interests

George Clooney has the last laugh ahead of 8 year marriage anniversary with Amal: 'They said it wouldn't last'

September 26, 2022

George Clooney has the last laugh ahead of 8 year marriage anniversary with Amal: 'They said it wouldn't last'

On the precipice of celebrating his eighth wedding anniversary, George Clooney candidly speaks on his "magical" wife Amal and what he is teaching their 5-year-old twins.

Dozens dead, over 1,200 arrested in Iran as regime warns of 'decisive' crackdown

September 26, 2022

Dozens dead, over 1,200 arrested in Iran as regime warns of 'decisive' crackdown

At least 41 people are dead and more than 1,200 arrested as protests continue to spread across Iran. The regime has threatened a violent crackdown against demonstrators.