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Teacher in Belgium Fired for Refusing to Remove Headscarf
Teacher dismissed in Belgium for refusing to remove her headscarf in school, sparking debate on religious freedom and neutrality in education.
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Beijing slams West for criticising Hong Kong court verdict in Tiananmen vigil case
Beijing has slammed Western nations for interfering in China's internal affairs over their criticism of the conviction of the now-disbanded alliance that organised Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigils and its former leaders for inciting subversion.
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40 years ago AUGUST 19, 1986: Agitation by Pak opposition
Opposition parties in Pakistan launched a countrywide indefinite agitation against the government crackdown on them and to overthrow President Zia-ul-Haq. The protests left at least eight people, including four policemen, dead.
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Arbaeen pilgrims hold up biggest red flag in Karabal
The pilgrims in the holy city of Karbala hoisted the biggest red flag symbolizing their call for revenge for the blood of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
arynews.tv
Russia seeks arrest of Telegram chief Durov
Russia has announced it is seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of complicity in terrorism. The FSB security service claims Telegram has been used for recruitment by Ukraine's security services.
zeit.de
World Liberty Congress Opens European Headquarters in Berlin
The World Liberty Congress has opened its European headquarters in Berlin, with the organization's founders and Berlin's Regierender Bürgermeister Kai Wegner announcing the move. The organization aims to support people fighting for freedom and democracy in autocratically …
cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin advocacy group to join US State Department’s ‘digital freedom’ program
The Bitcoin Policy Institute will partner with the US State Department to advance diplomatic efforts on digital freedom and freedom of expression. The program will allow employees to work alongside state department experts to defend digital freedoms around the world.
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How Netanyahu gov’t media reforms risk deepening Israeli press bias
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has pushed through media reforms that critics say will deepen Israeli press bias. The reforms strip away oversight safeguards and eliminate minimum journalism standards, potentially distorting the media landscape bef…
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How K-Pop Broke Through North Korea's Walls and Reached Kim Jong Un
A BBC News investigation reveals how K-pop has become a secret obsession for North Koreans, who are drawn to its music and message of freedom and hope. Despite the risks, many have managed to listen to K-pop songs and watch music videos, which have become a rare source of…
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Iranian Sports Program 360 Blocked; Adel Ferdowsipour: I Am Not Bahman Ghorban-Goo
Iranian sports program 360 has been blocked, and its app has been removed from the market. The program's host, Adel Ferdowsipour, has confirmed the news and expressed his frustration with the situation.
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Historian retraces Underground Railroad to mark America's 250-year journey
Historian Anthony Cohen is walking 750 miles to retrace the Underground Railroad route. He aims to remind Americans of the nation's history and the journey to freedom.
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Chilling Effects: Repression, Conformity, and Power in the Digital Age
Younger Americans are staying silent on Trump's presidency due to fear of punishment.