Tag: Iran
The Coronas "Danny O'Reilly"
Their fifth and final album, Trust the Wire, debuted at number 1 on the Irish Music Charts in its first week of release in the summer of 2017, becoming the band's first album to reach the top spot. Reilly spoke to Border Crossings host Larry London about...
As We Mark World Polio Day, Advocates For A polio-Free World
In today's world, polio is endemic only in Pakistan and Afghanistan. world at your fingertips. The WHO points out that the last stage is the most difficult and warns nations not to let their guard down too soon.
Kenyan Police Officers Accused Of Murdering Two Indian Nationals Trial Has Commence
Kenyan media reports that police arrested the officers at the end of July. The remains of the victims were found in a forest last week. The four officers were members of a Special Services Unit that Ruto disbanded this month for allegedly carrying out ex...
The Ugandan Health Authorities Have Confirmed Nine Cases Of The Ebola Virus
The Uganda Medical Association says health workers face challenges isolating patients. In a tweet Monday, Health Secretary Jane Ruth Aceng confirmed that Kampala had recorded 14 positive Ebola cases in the past 48 hours. They all have tribe from Sudan.
Tensions between Turkey And Greece Are Rising Over a Series of Territorial Disputes.
They say the experience will be tested with upcoming elections in Greece and Turkey, where both leaders are expected to play with nationalist sentiments. Reports by Dorian Jones from Istanbul.
Airstrikes By Myanmar Military On A Concert Killed 50
Images shared by local media reportedly show the aftermath, with debris strewn on the ground. The United Nations Office in Myanmar said it was "deeply concerned and saddened by reports of airstrikes that have taken place in Hpakant, Kachin State". "Initia...
Kenya's Museums And Partners Conserve And Promote Native Seeds
On October 3, the Kenyan government lifted a 10-year ban on GMOs
School Attack 3 People Killed Including A Suspected Gunman in St. Louis, Missouri
David Williams, a mathematics teacher at the school, told the newspaper that around 9am the headmaster spoke over loudspeakers. and said the code word that indicated there was a school gunner in the building.
New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Vowed To Bring Stability And Unity
"Britain is a great country but there is no doubt that we face a profound economic challenge," he told reporters, apparently ruling out snap general elections.
Rishi Sunak Is Britain's Next Prime Minister
Outgoing Prime Minister Truss resigned after her budget of debt-financed tax cuts sent shockwaves. through the markets causing the pound to collapse. That prompted the government to change most of its budget, including cutting a ceiling on skyrocketing...
The Streets Of Berlin, Washington And Los Angeles Witnessed Protests In Solidarity With Iranian Women
Thousands of people hit the streets of Berlin, several US cities to support Iranian women facing government crackdown.
Shopkeepers And Factory Workers Went On Strike In Iran
The death of 22-year-old Amini, after her arrest for allegedly breaching Iran's strict dress code for women, has fueled the biggest protests seen in the Islamic republic for years
Some 80,000 People Joined A Berlin Rally Saturday
Demonstration staged as show of support for women-led protests in Iran sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini
Iran Prison Fire Erupts Amid Continued Protests
Authorities blame inmates for setting fire to prison uniforms, but blaze occurs amid ongoing rights protests in Iran
Tehran Signals It Will Respond To Any EU Action
Tehran signals it will respond to any EU action on the protests, but has not divulged the nature of its countermeasures.