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CPJ Says Number Of Jailed Journalists Hits Historical High

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says the number of journalists imprisoned worldwide has hit another new record, which it says reflects a "dismal failure by the international community to address a global crisis in freedom of the press."

Southeastern Iran Hit By Two Strong Earthquakes; 37 Injured

Iran's southeastern province of Kerman was hit by at least two strong quakes on December 12 and 13, injuring at least 18 people and damaging around 20 buildings, state media reported.

Swedish-Iranian Scholar's Death Sentence Upheld: Family

Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of an Iranian-Swedish scholar, Ahmadreza Jalali, his wife told Radio Farda on December 10.

Speaker: Gov’t Should ‘Step In’ To Aid Detained Opposition

Iran’s deputy parliament speaker, Ali Motahari, says if no breakthrough is reached to end the house arrest of prominent opposition figures, the government should “step in.”

Congress Not Acting On Trump's Deadline For Iran Nuclear Deal

On Tuesday, December 13, the 60-day period President Donald Trump set for Congress to address the Iran nuclear deal is expiring, without any visible action by U.S. lawmakers.

Proposed Higher Departure Fees Angers Iranians

A new revenue generating measure in President Hassan Rouhani’s proposed budget has led to public outcry and mocking of the government in Iran.

Number of Students Barred From Education Is Higher Than Reported

Dozens of Iranian graduate students are barred from continuing their education because of being activists.

Rouhani Cuts Infrastructure And Other Spending, Stoking Fears of Stagnation

President Rouhani announced a draft budget for the coming Iranian year (starting next March 21) of 3,681 trillion rials ($103.9 billion at the official exchange rate), excluding the spending of state enterprises.

A New Round Of Strikes And Protests AT Haft Tapeh Complex

Hundreds of workers at Haft Tapeh sugar cane plantation and mill complex in city of Shush, southwestern Iran, have launched a new round of strikes while holding protest rallies to demand their overdue benefits and wages.

Tehran MP Says Lack of Happiness Makes Iranians The Angriest People

Unemployment, lack of happiness and difficulties in making ends meet are the main reasons for Iran being at the top of the world table for “social violence”, says a member of Iranian parliament.

Student Dancing In Ceremony Honoring 'Martyrs' Enrages Khamenei Advisor

Palestinians Clash With Israeli Forces - Protests In Iran, Other Counties

Palestinians clashed with Israeli security forces in the West Bank and Jerusalem's Old City on December 8.

Ayatollahs Back In The Spotlights On Social Regulations

While President Hassan Rouhani and his government are watching from the sidelines, the conservative ayatollahs are creeping to the center stage by having the final say in matters of social freedoms.

Former Soccer Stars Accused Of ‘Nonchalance’, As Political Protest

Iran’s official radio and television broadcaster has lambasted the Iranian national soccer team for failing to qualify for the World Cup final round seven years ago.

Iranian University Shuts Down After Student Strike

Student protests in Iran this week were propelled by different grievances and demands.

Moslem Reactions To Trump's Jerusalem Decision Are Intensifying

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement on December 6, recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, harsh reactions are pouring in from the region and Moslem countries.

Outspoken MP Calls For Ahmadinejad's Trial

Tehran MP and deputy speaker of parliament Ali Motahari has called for former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to be held accountable in a public trial.

Netanyahu Says Israel Expanding Middle East Ties, But Not With Iran

Khamenei Calls U.S. Decision On Jerusalem 'A Sign Of Helplessness'.

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reacted to the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Hundreds Of Iranian Students Protest Against Suppression And Discrimination

For a second day in a row, hundreds of students at several major Iranian universities continued their protests.