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OPINION December 19, 2022

As protests increase, Iran may soon confront the power of sports

Soccer fans and stars in Iran have been keeping the protests against the regime alive over the past few months, and Ayatollah Khameini’s mullahs may spark fury they can’t control.

The World Cup December 17, 2022

US ambassador to UN talks Qatar World Cup, impact sports can make in diplomacy with Fox Sports

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield visited the Fox Sports studios in Doha ahead of the closing ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.

UNITED NATIONS December 17, 2022

UN human rights commissioner has 'serious concerns' about Elon Musk suspending journalists on Twitter

United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker Türk expressed "serious concerns" about free speech on Twitter under the leadership of CEO Elon Musk.

Media December 17, 2022

Jordan Peterson issues dire warning: 'woke' totalitarian social credit system is 'highly probable'

During an interview with Sky News, Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson warned that the advent of a woke social credit system in western nations was "highly probable."

Iran December 15, 2022

Iran has sentenced 400 protesters to prison sentences up to 10 years: Report

Courts in and around the Iranian capital of Tehran have reportedly sentenced 400 demonstrators to prison sentences of up to 10 years as the regime seeks to crack down.

Lebanon December 15, 2022

Irish United Nations peacekeeper killed, several wounded after attackers opened fire in Lebanon

Attackers opened fire in Lebanon on Thursday, killing a United Nations peacekeeper and wounding several others. One of the wounded soldiers is in serious condition.

Corruption December 14, 2022

EU lawmaker at heart of alleged Qatar bribery case to remain in custody

A Greek lawmaker charged in connection with a corruption scheme will remain in detention after her court hearing was postponed.

Nikki Haley December 14, 2022

Haley says UN's ousting of Iran from women's commission is 'bare minimum'

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says it was "embarrassing" that Iran was ever elected to a top women's commission after it was ousted on Wednesday.

Iran December 14, 2022

Iran booted from UN Women's commission following brutal crackdown on protesters

Iran was voted out of the UN Commission on the Status of Women over its oppressive policies for women and its brutal crackdown following nationwide protests.

Africa December 13, 2022

Somalia expecting famine in several parts of the country in the coming months

The country of Somalia is expecting a famine in the coming months, according to a new food security report released by the United Nations.