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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
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Hadis Najafi, young Iranian woman, symbol of protests after viral video, killed
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Social Media destruct: Leicester erupts due to hate online?
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Defying Warning, Iranians’ Anti-hijab Protest Continues For 10th Night: 57 Deaths
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“IMSD strongly condemns the repressive Iranian regime, questions the hypocrisy of the Muslim clergy in India”
Image: Getty ImagesIndian Muslims for Secular Democracy (IMSD) strongly...
Iran: At Least 9 Killed as Protests Spread Over Mahsa Amini’s Death
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Bulldozer is a divisive image: Organisers apologise for its inclusion at India Day celebrations in New Jersey
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