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Iranian climber Rekabi gets hero’s welcome in Tehran after competing without hijab
Tehran (AFP) — An Iranian climber who caused a sensation by competing at an event abroad without a hijab was on Wednesday given a...
Gun violence on the rise in Turkey: Strict legislation often ignored
Istanbul (France24) — In Turkey, incidents of gun violence have increased by almost 75 percent since 2015, claiming the lives of more than 2,000...
Iran prison fire death toll rises as protests over death of Mahsa Amini continue
Tehran — The judiciary confirmed on Monday that eight Iranian prisoners perished in a fire that tore through Tehran's renowned Evin prison, increasing the...
EU sanctions Iranian security forces over Mahsa Amini death, protest crackdown
Tehran (AFP) — The EU on Monday sanctioned Iran's "morality" police for the fatal beating in custody of Mahsa Amini and other security forces...
Lebanese turn to solar energy amid collapse of national power grid
France24
The finances of many Lebanese households are hurting, forcing them once again to seek alternatives, and many are turning to solar energy.
Almost three years...