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Fast food... fourteen years in the making!
26/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Fast food... fourteen years in the making!

Opinion pieces in the international papers reflect on the conspiracy theories surrounding the Boston bombings, with a discussion on the links between terror and so-called fundamentalist Islam. Also, the New York Times heralds a meeting between Kosovar and Serbian leaders as a diplomatic coup. Finally, a 14-year old burger is found safe, sound and surprisingly fragrant!
Fighting in Libya intensifies, the web reacts
04/03/2011 - WEBNEWS

Fighting in Libya intensifies, the web reacts

Fighting in Libya intensifies, the web reacts. Online reports of the protests in Iran to free the opposition leaders. And a Facebook page exhibiting artworks created during the Egyptian revolution.
Iran parliament calls for prosecution of opposition leaders
03/03/2011 - IRAN

Iran parliament calls for prosecution of opposition leaders

A report by Iran’s parliament has urged a legal crackdown against opposition leaders Mirhossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karoubi (pictured), whose families say they have been jailed for organising protests.
Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters
01/03/2011 - IRAN

Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters

Police in Tehran used tear gas to disperse anti-government rallies Tuesday calling for the release of opposition leaders Mirhossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karoubi, who supporters say are in a Tehran jail. Iranian authorities deny the men are being held.
Opposition leaders Mousavi, Karoubi 'transferred' to Tehran prison
01/03/2011 - IRAN

Opposition leaders Mousavi, Karoubi 'transferred' to Tehran prison

Iranian authorities have transferred opposition leaders Mehdi Karoubi (left) and Mirhossein Mousavi (right) to a Tehran prison, according to the Kaleme opposition website. Both men have been under house arrest in Tehran since February 14 protests.
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Iranian opposition calls for a day of protests on February 14th
11/02/2011 - WEBNEWS

Iranian opposition calls for a day of protests on February 14th

Iranian opposition calls for a day of protests on February 14th in support of Egypt and Tunisia. A British grandmother becomes the latest web sensation. And the Grammy Awards ceremony to be broadcast live on the web
Police raid ‘Green’ opposition leader’s office
16/09/2010 - IRAN

Police raid ‘Green’ opposition leader’s office

Iranian security agents raided the office of opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi on Thursday, taking computers and personal belongings, his website reported.
One year on, the anti-Ahmadinejad opposition has fizzled
12/06/2010 - IRAN

One year on, the anti-Ahmadinejad opposition has fizzled

Saturday marks one year since the disputed re-election of Iran's hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday, whose return to power sparked widespread protests followed by a brutal crackdown that seems to have surpressed the opposition.
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Live-blogging of the vote anniversary from FRANCE 24 Observers
12/06/2010 - IRAN

Live-blogging of the vote anniversary from FRANCE 24 Observers

FRANCE 24’s Observers team will be live-blogging the June 12 commemorations of the contested Iranian presidential vote that led to the worst political crisis in the Islamic republic’s history.
Islamic revolution 'failed' to root out tyranny, says Mousavi
02/02/2010 - IRAN

Islamic revolution 'failed' to root out tyranny, says Mousavi

Iran's opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi said on Tuesday the 1979 Iranian revolution had failed in its goal of ending tyranny and dictatorship, as the authorities announced more executions in the wake of anti-government protests.
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