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Anti-government protests in Iran gain traction as oil workers go on st

Anti-government protests in Iran that started in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death show no sign of abating.

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'We are no longer afraid': More protests sweep through Iran

Protests and strikes were reported across Iran on Saturday as demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini enter their fourth week.

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Iran releases video purporting to show French citizens' confessions

Iran has published a video showing two detained French citizens purportedly confessing to acting on behalf of the French security service.

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MEPs call for EU sanctions on Iran over repression of street protests

In a resolution, MEPs called for an "impartial and effective" investigation into the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

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Iran protests: Why is cutting hair an act of rebellion?

Women in Iran and all over the world have been burning headscarves, shouting “Women, life, freedom” and some have also cut or shaved their hair in public. Here's why.

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"Women, life, freedom": MEP cuts hair to stand with Iranian women

This is the moment a Swedish MEP cut her hair in the European Parliament to show solidarity with anti-government protesters in Iran.

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MEP cuts off hair to show solidarity with protesters in Iran

"Until the women of Iran are free. We are going to stand with you", said Abir Al-Sahlani as she cut her hair in front of MEPs in Strasbourg.

Ukraine

Russia uses Iran-made 'kamikaze drones' to strike near Kyiv

The Kyiv region had been largely removed from fighting in recent weeks. But, overnight, 'kamikaze drones' hit near the Ukrainian capital.

World News

Students in Iran defy police crackdown on anti-regime protests

A wave of protests over human rights issues, the death of two young women, and strict social rules have swept Iran in the last month.

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Canadians march in solidarity with Iranian protests

Several thousand people have marched in Montreal and other Canadian cities in solidarity with protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's notorious morality police.

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Protests around the world over the death in Iran of Mahsa Amini

Protests have taken place in cities across the world in solidarity with Iranians outraged at the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who died after being arrested.

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Iran: Protesters gather outside European Parliament, ask EU to do more

Hundreds of people gathered outside the European Parliament to pressure the EU to support their people.

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At least nine killed after Iran's airstrike against Kurdish group

The attacks appear to be in response to the ongoing protests in Iran over Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained by Tehran's morality police.

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Borrell criticises Iran over protests crackdown

As nationwide protests in Iran enter a second week, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has criticised Tehran for what he calls a "disproportionate" use of force against protesters.

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Mahsa Amini: Protests spread to Europe as hundreds gather in Paris

Iranians in France gathered in Paris to show support for protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, who died three days after being arrested in Tehran for wearing "inappropriate clothing".

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UN experts demand accountability for death of Mahsa Amini in Iran

According to UN Special Rapporteur, Javaid Rehman, Iran's hijab laws violate women's fundamental rights.

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Clashes at Tehran demo over woman's death

Clashes took place on Monday in Tehran at protests over the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, while in police custody.

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EU concern over woman who died after being stopped by morality police

The 22-year-old was stopped for allegedly breaking hijab rules.

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Iranian mourners mark Arbaeen Day

Many people in Tehran took to the streets of the capital to celebrate Arbaeen Day.