Executions aren’t new in Iran, but this time they’re different | CNN

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Hong Kong court rules police ban on Tiananmen vigil unlawful, overturning conviction of prominent activist | CNN

Hong Kong CNN  —  Hong Kong’s High Court ruled on Wednesday that a decision by police…

‘Our mere existence is illegal.’ As Moscow toughens anti-gay law, LGBTQ Russians fear for the future | CNN

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US calls for the release of Cambodian labor activist | CNN

The United States on Tuesday said it was deeply concerned by Cambodia’s arrest of union leader…

Activist jailed in Egypt to end hunger strike after more than 200 days, letter to sister says | CNN

CNN  —  The sister of Alaa Abd El-Fattah said Tuesday that she had received a letter…

These climate activists protested during Biden’s speech and got kicked out of the COP27 summit | CNN

CNN  —  Four American climate activists have been kicked out of the COP27 UN climate talks…

“He was a gentle giant”: Remembering Leroy Bray Jr., civil rights activist and member of ‘Richmond 34’

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Loved ones are celebrating the life of Dr. Leroy Bray Jr, a…

Egypt faces criticism over crackdown on activists ahead of COP27 climate summit | CNN

CNN  —  Egypt is facing a barrage of criticism over what rights group say is a…

Violent clashes break out between students and security forces across Iran, rights groups say | CNN

CNN  —  Violent clashes broke out between security forces and student protesters at university campuses across…

London-based TV channel sparks Iranian leaders’ ire amid protests | CNN

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