Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist
Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman has said.
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Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran
Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell. Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the ...The Guardian - 3h -
Italy summons Iran's ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist
Italy has summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand the immediate release of an Italian journalist detained in TehranABC News - 5h -
The journalist, the manager, the fax machine and the hairdryer
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German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
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Biden delivers remarks on securing 235 judicial confirmations
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Five killed in New Year accidents across Germany, hundreds arrested
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Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate
The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problemsFinancial Times - 1d -
Man Is Arrested in Subway Shoving in Manhattan
The victim survived being pushed onto the tracks in the attack at the 18th Street station on Tuesday afternoon. A 23-year-old man was charged with attempted murder.The New York Times - 1d
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