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Iranian Film Director Mohammad Rasoulof Flees Country After Jail Sentence
Mohammad Rasoulof, known for the award-winning “There Is No Evil,” had been barred from leaving Iran after his work criticized Iran’s authoritarian rule.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Manhunt under way after two guards killed and inmate freed from French prison van
PM confirms three others wounded in attack on vehicle transporting prisoner from courthouse in Rouen. Elite French police are searching for gunmen who attacked a prison van in Normandy, killing at least two prison officers and freeing the ...The Guardian - World -
Iranian filmmaker flees his country after flogging, prison sentence
Award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has fled to Europe just days after he was sentenced to prison, lashings and confiscation of property by the Islamic Republic. “I arrived in Europe a few days ago after a long and complicated ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere
After being sentenced to eight years in prison, the award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof says he’s fled to Europe shortly ahead of the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his latest filmABC News - Entertainment - Iran -
Israeli activists attack Gaza aid convoy as U.N. worker killed in Rafah
Right-wing Israeli activists in the Wests Bank attack a convoy carrying food to Gaza as a U.N. worker is killed in Rafah.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
The Populist Who Plans to Break Up Belgium
Tom Van Grieken’s party leads the polls. He won’t be prime minister but could shake things up.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Harris drops "F-bomb" while encouraging Asian Americans to break barriers
Vice President Kamala Harris was participating in a conversation moderated by actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang.CBS News - Politics -
Mother of aid worker killed in Gaza: 'I can't comprehend future without him'
James Kirby, 47, from Bristol, was one of seven aid workers killed in the attack in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories -
Kazakh court jails former minister for 24 years for brutal murder of wife
Kazakhstan to toughen penalties for domestic violence as killing of Saltanat Nukenova prompts national outcry and shines spotlight on high femicide rates . A former Kazakh government minister has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the ...The Guardian - World -
Man who murdered family has jail sentence reduced
Jamie Barrow was originally handed a minimum term of 44 years when sentenced in July last year.BBC News - Top stories -
Jailed Thai activist, 28, dies after hunger strike
Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, had been accused of insulting Thailand's monarchy.BBC News - Top stories -
Jail term demanded for far-right German officer who spied for Russia
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As a teenager, John was jailed for assaulting someone and stealing their bike. That was 17 years ago – will he ever be released?
Indeterminate sentences are devastating to mental health, but prisoners with mental illness are less likely to be released. The result is a vicious cycle whereby the most vulnerable inmates often have the least chance of getting out – as John’s ...The Guardian - World -
The jailing of David McBride is a dark day for democracy and press freedom in Australia | Kieran Pender and Peter Greste
Does it really make our country a better place to imprison a whistleblower whose actions led to public interest reporting on war crimes in Afghanistan?. What does it say about our democracy that the first person imprisoned in relation to war ...The Guardian - World -
Political activist held in Thai jail dies after 65 days on hunger strike
Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom, 28, faced seven court cases including two for criticising Thailand’s monarchy. A political activist charged with insulting the king of Thailand has died in pre-trial detention after spending 65 days on hunger strike ...The Guardian - World -
Chinese woman gets jail time for growing opium poppies for her hot pot
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Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail
Arkansas lawmakers are questioning a sheriff's decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at a county jailABC News - Entertainment - Netflix