Journalist arrested by authorities in Iran for writing about government corruption is latest of other detentions that have drawn international concern.
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VIDEO: Experts Discuss Prospects For New Iraqi Government
The Kurds are furious about their loss of control over Kirkuk, their second-class citizenship, and the status of their oil and security forces.
Q&A: How Facebook Detects Election Manipulation Campaigns
Facebook announced Friday that it had removed 82 Iranian-linked accounts on Facebook and Instagram.Q&A was given by Facebook spokesperson to VOA.
Another Activist Detained In Iran’s Crackdown On Teachers Unions
Hashem Khastar, unionist representing teachers in Iran’s northeastern Razavi Khorasan province, detained in Iran this year while promoting teachers’ rights.
Intelligence Officials Warn Of Foreign Voter-Influence Efforts
U.S. intelligence officials are concerned about “ongoing campaigns” by Russia, China and other countries to undermine confidence in American democracy.
Twitter Releases Data Showing Foreign Attempts to Influence US Vote
On Wednesday, Twitter released a collection of more than 10 million tweets showing Russian and Iranian attempts to influence United States politics.
On Keeping Mad Dog Mattis as America’s Secretary of Defense
Under Trump, Secretary of State James Mattis and National Security Advisor John Bolton are headed in the wrong direction. But things could get worse. The real change we need, beyond Mattis and Trump, is peace.
Iranian Officer Flees After Refusing To Suppress Protests
Iranian police officer deserts his post, fled Iran his life was in danger for refusing orders to suppress anti-government protests in the country this year.
Protesting Dervish-Iranian Prisoners Put In Solitary Confinement
Iranian news covering Iran’s Gonabadi Dervish minority says a number of jailed Dervishes have been put in solitary confinement at a prison near Tehran.
Iranian Parliament Removes Finance Minister From Office
Iran’s parliament sacked minister of economic affairs and finance on Sunday, due to sharp fall in the rial currency and deterioration in economic situation.