Iran steps up crackdown to muzzle public ahead of Amini death anniversary

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Iran steps up crackdown to muzzle public ahead of Amini death anniversary

Iranian security forces have begun detaining celebrities, activists, and relatives of those killed in last year's nationwide protests ahead of the first anniversary of the anti-regime uprising.

Concern over Tehran's crackdown as protest anniversary approaches

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Concern over Tehran's crackdown as protest anniversary approaches

The regime is tightening security measures out of fear of further protests ahead of the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini.

Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold

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Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold

Beirut's southern suburb is riddled with drugs and crime, but Hizbullah does not take any action unless its own authority is threatened.