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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Waiting for the 'Gulag' while eating shrimp

The article critiques the trivialization of tyranny by those in Spain who claim to be oppressed, while enjoying luxuries and freedoms indicative of a democratic society.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Beauty of Nowruz is Lost: In a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fear Rates are High

Iranians are celebrating Nowruz amidst a backdrop of economic hardship and rising fear due to domestic oppression and foreign attacks.

Mar 21 • 15:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'This is not Shia-Sunni', war against oppression: Zaidi

Ashraf Zaidi discusses the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran, emphasizing that it represents 47 years of oppression by the US and its allies against Iran.

Mar 20 • 05:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Family History That Could Not Be Endured Without Going Crazy

The article explores the tumultuous family history of musician Lee Rang, revealing deep-seated struggles with mental illness and patriarchal oppression.

Mar 19 • 20:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Foreign cousin marriages should not be recognized

Sweden's government is tightening laws against honor-related violence and oppression by refusing to recognize foreign cousin marriages.

Mar 19 • 07:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Man Arrested for Honor-Based Oppression

A man in Halland has been remanded in custody for honor-based oppression, a crime introduced in Sweden in June 2022.

Mar 18 • 02:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

When Freedom is Under Pressure, We Need Politicians Who Dare to be Clear

The article emphasizes the importance of clear and bold political leadership in support of democracy and human rights, especially in times of oppression.

Mar 16 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

UN report: The Israeli airstrike on a prison in Iran constitutes a war crime

A UN report has classified an Israeli airstrike on a Tehran prison as a war crime, raising concerns over ongoing conflicts and political oppression.

Mar 16 • 14:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Iranian Fanatics Banned Him from Tennis, After His Escape He Became a Star

The article discusses how an Iranian athlete faced persecution and restrictions on his tennis career due to extremist views, but after escaping Iran, he achieved stardom.

Mar 15 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Protesters in Iran Disillusioned by Trump's and Israel's Promises: "They Lie Just Like the Regime"

Protesters in Iran are losing faith in promises made by Trump and Israel, amid ongoing violence and oppression from their own government.

Mar 14 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"You slapped me in the face and said that you have never seen such a cruel child"

In his fourth book, "The Struggles and Metamorphoses of a Woman," Édouard Louis recounts his mother's life and her struggle against poverty and patriarchal oppression, ultimately leading to her rebellion at the age of forty-five.

Mar 13 • 08:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Trump claims that whites are being oppressed in South Africa. Thousands are returning there from the USA and Europe

The article discusses Donald Trump's assertion that white people in South Africa are facing oppression, while thousands are reportedly returning to South Africa from the USA and Europe.

Mar 13 • 04:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Memory Change. Stalinist Repressions Will Be Replaced by 'Genocide of the Soviet People'

The article discusses a shift in the narrative surrounding historical repression in the Soviet Union, moving from a focus on Stalinist oppression to a broader interpretation that includes the concept of genocide against the Soviet people.

Mar 12 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Moved to a village in Belarus and complains about Lithuania: punished for Georgy ribbon, invented the carnation ban

A woman who moved from Lithuania to Belarus shares her grievances about perceived oppression in Lithuania, particularly regarding the expression of traditional values and historical memory.

Mar 12 • 04:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

See how Joe Rogan demolished the myth of the oppression of 'transgender people' in a few minutes

Joe Rogan dismantled claims of oppression faced by transgender individuals during a podcast interview with Steve-O.

Mar 11 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Netanyahu Sends Message to the People of Iran

The article reports on a recent statement by Netanyahu aimed at the Iranian public, asserting that no new tyrants will arise.

Mar 11 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A novel by one of the most important contemporary French writers has been published in Estonian

Édouard Louis' fourth book, 'One Woman's Struggles and Metamorphoses', details the story of his mother's fight for liberation from poverty and oppression.

Mar 11 • 08:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

A Rare Furious and Desperate Reckoning with Norway's Self-Righteous Oppression

The article reviews Kathrine Nedrejord's new novel "Sameproblemet", focusing on a Saami girl returning to Norway and grappling with identity and oppression.

Mar 10 • 11:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Palatinuš: Apple Pie and Arianna Lekić Fridrih's Hammer

The article discusses Arianna Lekić Fridrih using a hammer in a performance to symbolize the oppression of women, contrasting her actions with domesticity.

Mar 10 • 06:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Anthropic sues U.S. government for 'unprecedented oppression' against opposition to fully autonomous weapons

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, claiming it faced 'unprecedented oppression' for opposing the use of AI in fully autonomous weapons and surveillance technologies.

Mar 10 • 05:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without public outrage, there will be no justice for women

The article discusses the historical oppression of women and how societal structures fail to recognize their contributions and struggles, which leads to pervasive violence against them.

Mar 9 • 21:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Iranians Report: They Are Happy About This War

Many Iranians express satisfaction about the attacks on their oppressors, holding onto hope for regime change amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 9 • 10:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Dystopian Italy is an 'Otherworld' between drugs and destruction

A dystopian vision of Italy reveals a harsh reality overshadowed by failed revolutions and a successful authoritarian regime, as depicted in Emiliano Ereddia's novel 'Oltremondo.'

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Afghan artist in Denmark: I use my art to advocate for women's rights

Lida Afghan, a 28-year-old Afghan-Danish artist, employs her art and social media to highlight the oppression of women in Afghanistan.

Mar 8 • 14:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From Carnation to 'Soft Power' – A New Definition of Women's Capital

The article discusses how the significance of Women’s Day in Poland has evolved from a symbol of patriarchal oppression to a celebration of women's capabilities and contributions to society.

Mar 8 • 11:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the times of Lex Czarnek oppression and low salaries return? No one knows Przemysław Czarnek better than teachers

Przemysław Czarnek, the candidate for Prime Minister from the ruling party PiS, has a controversial reputation among teachers due to his previous role as Minister of Education.

Mar 8 • 11:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iranian Women to the Left: 'You Have Remained Silent About the Regime'

Iranian women in Italy express feelings of being misunderstood by the Western left regarding the political situation in Iran, criticizing their silence on the regime's oppression.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kjell Vowles: How female oppression and climate denial are connected

Kjell Vowles argues that the nationalist narrative in Sweden promotes male dominance and economic growth, while conveniently ignoring the underlying oppression of people and nature.

Mar 8 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Siamek Etemadi: 'The people of Iran live between oppression and hope for change'

Iranian filmmaker Siamek Etemadi reflects on his decision to work abroad due to the artistic oppression in Iran and discusses the themes of his documentary amidst the ongoing struggles faced by his homeland.

Mar 7 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I was photographed', actress reveals atrocities in Iran, exposes police

Iranian actress Elnaz Norouzi has publicly condemned the moral police in Iran, sharing her personal experiences of oppression faced by women following the recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.

Mar 7 • 06:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Five Swedes with Roots in Iran - Five Different Perspectives

The article explores the diverse perspectives of five individuals of Iranian descent living in Sweden regarding the oppression in Iran and the current political situation.

Mar 7 • 05:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Joe Rogan gives sharp retort after guest laments transgender ‘oppression’

Joe Rogan criticized the notion of oppression within the transgender community during a discussion with comedian Steve-O.

Mar 6 • 21:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Malala: "Reading a book alone in her room is an act of resistance for an Afghan girl"

Malala Yousafzai asserts that reading a book alone in a room symbolizes resistance for Afghan girls amid ongoing systematic oppression.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Iranian journalist urges Trump to 'finish the job,' says Iranians fear 'wounded regime'

Masih Alinejad, an Iranian American journalist, warns that Iranians fear retaliation from a 'wounded regime' and urges Trump to support Iranian dissidents in their struggle against oppression.

Mar 4 • 13:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Khamenei is dead — and Iranians dare to hope for freedom again after decades of tyranny

Following the reported death of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iranians are experiencing a complex mix of grief and celebration, igniting hopes for freedom after years of oppression.

Mar 4 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Vlastislav Bříza's Hit: Iran as a Hostage of the Ruling Regime

The article discusses the perspective of Vlastislav Bříza on Iran being held hostage by its ruling regime.

Mar 3 • 12:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Adam Zivo: Donald Trump’s war on Iran is righteously just

Adam Zivo argues that the American-Israeli war against Iran’s regime is justified due to its violent oppression of dissent and lack of legitimacy.

Mar 2 • 20:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Free yourself from the chains of oppression', Israel sends message to the people of Iran

Israel has urged Iranian citizens to take to the streets and overthrow their government amidst escalating tensions between the two countries.

Mar 1 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metsola: The end of the Ayatollah must signal the end of the age of dictators in Iran

Metsola asserts that the end of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should represent the end of dictatorship in Iran and calls for freedom after decades of oppression.

Mar 1 • 08:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Metsola: The end of the Ayatollah must signal the end of the age of dictators in Iran

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola emphasized that the end of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should mark the end of dictatorship in Iran, calling for freedom after years of oppression.

Mar 1 • 08:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

LISA DAFTARI: Trump didn’t start a war, he ended one. And Iranians are celebrating

The article discusses the joyous response of Iranians to military actions seen as a step towards freedom from oppression, and contrasts this celebration with skepticism in the U.S.

Mar 1 • 00:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Expert: What the death of the Iranian leader would mean

An expert discusses the potential implications of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, suggesting it could lead to increased state oppression and a power vacuum.

Feb 28 • 21:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

People Power Party: 'Oppression of the Opposition is Dictatorship' ... Protests Against the Search Warrant of the Joint Investigation Team

The ruling People Power Party criticized a joint investigation team's search of its headquarters as oppression against the opposition, framing it as a dictatorial move.

Feb 27 • 02:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Connected by Inhale and Exhale, Global Solidarity

The article reflects on personal experiences of systemic oppression and the struggle for identity, solidarity, and survival amid societal challenges.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

12 Years of Occupation: How Russia Turned Crimea into Its Military Base

An interview with Olha Kuryško, the Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in Crimea, discusses the dire state of Crimea under Russian occupation, highlighting the collapse of civil healthcare and the increase in political oppression since 2014.

Feb 26 • 17:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It is anti-war, anti-oppression": Three parties want to ban trade with settlements

Three Danish political parties propose a ban on trade with Israeli settlements due to the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Feb 25 • 10:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

EU sanctions against eight Russians accused of human rights abuses and oppression

The EU has imposed sanctions on eight Russians accused of serious human rights violations and suppression of democratic opposition in Russia.

Feb 23 • 13:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Even under the Rahman government, oppression of Hindus continues! Girl gang-raped while at a religious gathering

A 25-year-old Hindu woman was gang-raped in Bangladesh's Bhola district while participating in a religious event, highlighting the ongoing violence against the minority Hindu community even after the formation of the new government under Tarique Rahman.

Feb 23 • 12:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Exiled Iranian princess: Islamic regime 'has never been this close' to falling, people 'begging' Trump to help

Exiled Iranian Princess Noor Pahlavi calls for President Trump's intervention, claiming the regime in Iran is on the verge of collapse as citizens face violent oppression from their government.

Feb 22 • 13:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Drama about political pressure in Turkey wins the Golden Bear in Berlin

The film 'Gelbe Briefe' directed by Ilker Çatak has won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlin International Film Festival, highlighting political oppression in Turkey.

Feb 22 • 05:22 UTC

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