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French academic Fariba Adelkhah released from prison in Iran: ministry
AFP, Published on 11/02/2023
» PARIS - Iranian authorities on Friday released from prison French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah, who was first arrested in June 2019 and was serving a five-year sentence on national security charges vehemently denied by supporters, the French foreign ministry said.
French academic Fariba Adelkhah released from prison in Iran: source
AFP, Published on 11/02/2023
» PARIS - Iranian authorities on Friday released from prison French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah, who was first arrested in June 2019 and was serving a five-year sentence on national security charges vehemently denied by supporters, a source close to her said.
Asia and Oceania poised to be sustainability leaders
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/02/2023
» Countries in Asia and Oceania have the potential to lead the global business community in advancing sustainable and inclusive development, says the founder of the UN Global Compact (UNGC).
Third hunger striker granted bail
Published on 10/02/2023
» Sitthichok Sethasavet, a hunger-striking political activist who is appealing his royal defamation conviction, has been granted bail, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) said on Friday.
Nicaragua frees 222 dissidents in sudden shift, expels them to US
AFP, Published on 10/02/2023
» WASHINGTON - Over 200 detained members of Nicaragua's opposition were freed Thursday and expelled to the United States, in a surprise move by the Central American country's increasingly authoritarian president, Daniel Ortega.
Reversing Myanmar's internal strife
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 10/02/2023
» This month marks two anniversaries of ongoing conflicts in Europe and Southeast Asia, namely 12 months after Russia invaded Ukraine and two years since Myanmar's military seized power by toppling a democratically elected and civilian-led government under Aung San Suu Kyi.
Classic Blanchett
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/02/2023
» Tár is set in the contemporary world of Western classical music and centres on Lydia Tár, one of the world's most prolific composer-conductors and first ever female music director of a major German orchestra. While the film has the look and feel of a biopic, Lydia Tár is a fictional character. As portrayed here by Cate Blanchett, she's at the absolute height of her career and there seems to be no limit to what she's able to achieve. She's smart, talented, passionate about music and is ready to take her career to new heights. We see her as she goes about preparing to release her book titled Tár On Tár, as well as conduct a concert in which she tackles Mahler's most complex musical piece, the Fifth Symphony.
Church of England backs blessings for same-sex couples
AFP, Published on 09/02/2023
» LONDON - The Church of England's governing body on Thursday endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples, after hours of acrimonious debate highlighted deep Anglican divisions on the issue.
Anwar begins productive visit
Published on 09/02/2023
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s arrival in the kingdom on an official visit produced quick results with the sealing of four energy-related and economic agreements on Thursday.
Dictator’s daughter in spotlight again
Published on 09/02/2023
» SEOUL: Sharing drinks, watching missile parades and dining with senior army commanders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter was centre stage with her father and mother at major military events this week.