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Freedom
By Shahrokh Heydari
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Journalists put on trial after long wait in jail
Ehsan Mazandarani and Davoud Asadi, two Iranian journalists charged with “propaganda against the regime and acting against national security”, were finally taken to court…
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Store owners have altercation with street vendors
A group of Tehran store owners got into a physical conflict with street vendors in the Ghaem Market neighbourhood. On Monday March 7, store…
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Family spares forest ranger from death sentence
Asadollah Taghizadeh, a forest ranger who was arrested and sentenced to Qesas seven years ago for killing an illegal hunter in the Dena forest…
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Ministry follows Leader’s lead, bans campus concerts
The Cultural Department of the Ministry of Science has announced that based on the teachings of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s Supreme Leader, it…
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Rohani foresees economic growth in wake of reformist victories
The Iranian president has commended the people’s choice in electing moderates in the elections, saying that choice will translate into prosperity for the country…
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Police lay out penalties for Chaharshanbeh Souri offences
Tehran’s police chief announced that his department is on alert to prevent offences during Chahrshanbeh Souri, stressing that any arrests will last throughout the…
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Books recalled even after being licensed for distribution
Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Guidance has reportedly recalled a number of books to be reviewed, even though they had already been approved for…
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Police keep former president from Mousavi daughter’s wedding
Iranian security forces prevented former president and prominent reformist figure Mohammad Khatami from leaving his home to attend the wedding of the daughter of…
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Labour reps shut out of minimum wage decision
The meeting to determine the minimum wage for workers is to be held without labour representatives, labour advocates report. Faramarz Tofighi told Tasnim that…
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Advocacy group expresses concern for jailed Iranian journalist
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has announced its serious concern for the health of Issa Saharkhiz, an Iranian journalist currently held in Evin…
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Defeated reformist candidate requests recount
Assembly of Experts candidate Ayatollah Mohammad Sajjadi has filed a complaint with the Guardian Council calling for a recount of his votes. According to…