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Tag: Middle East
Amnesty International asks Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘draw attention to human rights issues’ in Saudi Arabia | CNN
CNN — Amnesty International said Wednesday that soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo should highlight human rights issues…
Iranian authorities release prominent actress Taraneh Alidoosti on bail | CNN
CNN — One of Iran’s best-known actresses, who was arrested after she criticized the execution of…
Four things to watch out for in the Middle East in 2023 | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter,…
Jordan king warns of ‘red lines’ in Jerusalem as Netanyahu returns to office | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter,…
Iranian woman takes part in international chess tournament without mandatory hijab | CNN
CNN — Iranian chess player Sara Khadem, also known as Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, took part in an…
This Afghan interpreter risked his life for US Marines. Now, they’re fighting for him to stay in the US | CNN Politics
CNN — It was November 2010 and a platoon of Marines was patrolling outside of a…
