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Unprecedented protests continue in Iran

Unprecedented protests continue in Iran



The world is watching Iranians young and old confront the Islamic regime amid fears of a worsening crackdown. It's day 18 of unprecedented protests that erupted after the death in police custody of 2…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Special report: How far will Putin go?

Special report: How far will Putin go?



The US and its NATO allies are swiftly warning of retaliation and catastrophic consequences for Russia should President Putin follow through on pledges of nuclear warfare. Many are wondering just how…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Feature interview: Scottish satirist Armando Iannucci

Feature interview: Scottish satirist Armando Iannucci



The UK has been swept up in a week of economic and political turmoil, with Prime Minister Liz Truss’s Conservative government coming under increasing pressure over its controversial tax cut plan. Fin…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why hurricanes seem to be increasingly more powerful

Why hurricanes seem to be increasingly more powerful



One of the strongest storms ever to hit the US is causing catastrophic flooding and destruction across hundreds of miles. Speaking this morning, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the storm is “basic…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Special Report: Russians flee conscription

Special Report: Russians flee conscription



It's day 223 of Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine and the president is upping the ante. It’s believed he will move this week to annex the areas under Russian occupation, after claiming an overwhelming …


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Can Dems avoid a midterm 'shellacking?'

Can Dems avoid a midterm 'shellacking?'



It’s just six weeks until the midterm elections, which often sees the party in power get a “shellacking,” as President Obama once put it. Democrats are bracing for a result that could cost them all o…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Assessing the ongoing Iranian protests

Assessing the ongoing Iranian protests



For ten straight days protests have engulfed many parts of Iran, the most widespread since the Green Revolution of 2009. State media and human rights groups say dozens have been killed in the violenc…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

What to do about Russian-backed 'referendums' in Ukraine

What to do about Russian-backed 'referendums' in Ukraine



“A sham.” That is what Ukrainian and western officials are calling the so-called referendums underway in four occupied regions of Ukraine on whether to become part of Russia. There are reports of coe…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Behind the women protesting in Iran

Behind the women protesting in Iran



Women in Iran are ripping off their hijabs and cutting their hair in the streets as an outpouring of anger takes place across the country. Demonstrators are mourning and protesting the death of Mahsa…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Can the UN do anything to mitigate global crises?

Can the UN do anything to mitigate global crises?



Christiane is at the United Nations, where world leaders are gathering for their first in-person general assembly in three years – just as Russia’s President Vladimir Putin decided to call up 300,000…


Published on 2 years, 4 months ago





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