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Iran hosts police brutality conference: US cops “treat blacks like ISIS”

ForeignDeskNewsOctober 27, 2015

The Iranian regime is exploiting race tensions in the United States between police and African Americans by inviting the families of those killed by law enforcement to attend a...

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The awaited Al Qaeda comeback: Syria’s Nusra Front releases magazine

ForeignDeskNewsOctober 26, 2015January 22, 2021

Syrian rebels loyal to the Al Qaeda terror organization, released the second edition of its English-language magazine, “Al Risalah,” Sunday. The rebels, who identify with the Nusra Front (NF),...

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ISIS releases video in Hebrew with a “message to the Jews”

ForeignDeskNewsOctober 23, 2015January 22, 2021

ISIS has released a video featuring a militant speaking in Hebrew. In a video seen by The Foreign Desk, a jihadist announces a “clear and important message for all...

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Telegram Messenger app blocked in Iran

ForeignDeskNewsOctober 21, 2015

Popular messaging app Telegram Messenger was blocked in Iran for a full two hours, following a week’s interference, according to the app’s founder Pavel Durov. Durov tweeted Tuesday that...

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Iran State media: Jason Rezaian “confessed” to running spy ring

ForeignDeskNewsOctober 19, 2015

Jason Rezaian has “confessed” to leading a network of spies in Iran, working directly with the U.S. to “topple the Iranian regime,” according to Fars News, Iran’s state-run media...

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Social media inciting Palestinian violence against Israel

Lisa DaftariOctober 15, 2015January 22, 2021

It appears social media is fanning the flames of Palestinian violence against Israeli citizens that has escalated over the last month, sending messages praising the perpetrators by calling them...

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Sorry Syria: Iranians apologize for country’s involvement in Syria

ForeignDeskNewsSeptember 27, 2015

Iranian activists have launched a new online campaign to protest Tehran’s involvement in the Syrian civil war and to condemn their country’s support of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. Launched...

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Iran regime music video blasts US over nuclear talks

Lisa DaftariJuly 10, 2015

A new hit song in Iran probably won’t find its way onto John Kerry’s iPod. “Hotel Coburg” and the accompanying video savages President Obama and the U.S., calling Americans...

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#TBT: Iran’s 2009 Green Revolution, Michael Jackson & the upcoming Iran deal

Lisa DaftariJune 25, 2015

Six years ago today, round-the-clock coverage of Iran’s Green Revolution came to what is common practice in today’s media world—a complete halt upon breaking news that Michael Jackson had...

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Exclusive: Negotiations underway to free Assyrians held by ISIS

Lisa DaftariMarch 6, 2015

Negotiations are underway between ISIS and the Assyrian leadership in an effort to free the hostages held by the militant group, according to a leader of the Assyrian Patriotic...

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Iran hosts police brutality conference: US cops “treat blacks like ISIS”

The awaited Al Qaeda comeback: Syria’s Nusra Front releases magazine

ISIS releases video in Hebrew with a “message to the Jews”

Telegram Messenger app blocked in Iran

Iran State media: Jason Rezaian “confessed” to running spy ring

Social media inciting Palestinian violence against Israel

Sorry Syria: Iranians apologize for country’s involvement in Syria

Iran regime music video blasts US over nuclear talks

#TBT: Iran’s 2009 Green Revolution, Michael Jackson & the upcoming Iran deal

Exclusive: Negotiations underway to free Assyrians held by ISIS

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