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Published on Apr 4, 2026

Iran detains leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Iranian intelligence agents have detained leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh at her house in Tehran, her daughter Mehraveh Khandan says. Winner of the European Union's prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought …

Source: Caribbean Herald - Pending
Published on Apr 3, 2026

Who is Nasrin Sotoudeh? Award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer and activist detained in Tehran

The family of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a leading human rights lawyer, has alleged that she has been detained by the authorities in Iran. According to her daughter, Mehraveh Khandan, Sotoudeh was detained by Iranian intelligence agents at her house in Tehran …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2026

Leading Iranian human rights lawyer detained in Tehran, daughter says

BEIRUT (AP) — Leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh was detained by Iranian intelligence agents at her house in Tehran overnight, her daughter said Thursday. Prize-winning Nasrin Sotoudeh, 64, is renowned for defending activists, opposition …

Source: The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Apr 3, 2026

Leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh detained in Tehran

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 7, 2026

France Warns: Brussels Courting Islamists – Muslim Brotherhood Infiltrates the EU

France Warns: Brussels Courting Islamists – Muslim Brotherhood Infiltrates the EU In a significant development, the Dutch parliament has voted in favor of banning the Muslim Brotherhood. This historic decision comes at a time when Europe and the world are …

Source: V4 Agency - Right-wing
Published on Apr 7, 2026

The 15 million Albanian mosque in St.Gallen activates the Swiss: "Where does the money come from", "what will be the ...

07 Apr, 19: 27 Three SVP councilors: Christian Vogel, Sascha Schmid and Philipp Köppel raise critical questions in the St. Gallen parliament regarding the new mosque. An association of Albanian Muslims is planning to build a large new mosque on …

Source: Periskopi - Pending
Published on Apr 16, 2026

Lenskart 'Hijab Ok, Bindi Not?' Controversy: CEO Peyush Bansal Breaks Silence, Issues Clarification

A purported Lenskart dress code document sparked controversy for banning bindi and tilak while permitting hijab. Following a social media outcry, CEO Peyush Bansal clarified that the document was outdated and did not reflect current policy. He affirmed …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on Mar 30, 2026

Swiss parliament to debate ban on headscarves in schools

Swiss parliament to debate ban on headscarves in schools. Keystone-SDA The right-wing Swiss People's Party is once again proposing a debate in parliament on a ban on headscarves in schools. It wants to ban the wearing of the hijab for girls under the …

Source: Swissinfo - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 13, 2026

Review: As Trump rains down terror on Iran, Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer-winning 'English' has its LA premiere

LOS ANGELES — War has a way of curtailing imagination. When the news breaks of faraway civilian casualties — an erroneous air strike on a school that relied on outdated intelligence, for example — the mind takes refuge in abstractions and statistics. Grief …

Source: The Porterville Recorder - California - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2026

As Trump rains down terror on Iran, Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer-winning ‘English’ has its L.A. premiere

War has a way of curtailing imagination. When the news breaks of faraway civilian casualties — an erroneous air strike on a school that relied on outdated intelligence, for example — the mind takes refuge in abstractions and statistics. Grief isn’t an …

Source: Los Angeles Times - Center-left
Published on Apr 8, 2026

Pakistan Was Reading From Washington's Script

By all available indications, the White House drafted a face-saving note and handed it, ready-made, to Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was supposed to then post it in the guise of a plea urging Trump to extend the deadline by two weeks …

Source: Rediff - Center-right
Published on Apr 4, 2026

France calls for ‘immediate’ release of renowned Iranian rights lawyer

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq - France on Friday called for the “immediate” release of award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh who was arrested a day earlier. “France was deeply concerned by the announcement of yesterday’s arrest of …

Source: The New Region - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 3, 2026

Iran-US war latest: One crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down as Trump says ‘we can easily open’ Hormuz ...

Leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh detained in Tehran Leading Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh was detained by Iranian intelligence agents at her house in Tehran overnight, her daughter said Thursday. Prize-winning Nasrin …

Source: The Independent (U.S.) - Center-left
Published on Apr 9, 2026

Coeur d’Alene Tribe Launches Coyote Stories App as Part of Language Revitalization Efforts

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has launched a user-friendly app to help restore their traditional language, Snchitsu’umshtsn. The app, named Coyote Stories after the Native American mythological trickster, features flashcards with audio pronunciations, …

Source: Underscore - Oregon - Pending
Published on Apr 6, 2026

International News Briefs for Monday, April 6, 2026

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, April 6, 2026. Trump Threatens War Crimes Against Iran on Easter Sunday, as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz “Will Never Return to Its Former State” Apr …

Source: Havana Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 6, 2026

Is Azerbaijan banning the hijab in public schools?

On 10 March, Afat Jamalova, the director of Secondary School N3 in the village Mehdiabad, reportedly expelled 23 students for wearing hijab to class. It was one of a series of reports dating from the end of February onwards that a possible hijab ban would …

Source: Open Caucasus Media - Center-left
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Insiders warn of nuclear catastrophe as Trump grows 'increasingly desperate'

We get the latest analysis on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from Trita Parsi, the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Parsi discusses the increasing “desperation” of U.S. strategy, Iran’s long-term economic control …

Source: AlterNet - Left-wing
Published on Apr 6, 2026

“He Is Increasingly Desperate”: Trita Parsi on Trump’s Expletive-Laced Threats Against Iran

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its sixth week, President Trump has threatened to bomb …

Source: Democracy Now! - Left-wing
Published on Apr 10, 2026

Red-hot director Knud Adams brings his Pulitzer touch to LA with 'English' and 'Primary Trust'

LOS ANGELES — Is Knud Adams the Pulitzer whisperer? The director has the striking distinction of having staged the premieres of plays that won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in back-to-back years. "English," Sanaz Toossi's delicate comedy about …

Source: The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania - Neutral

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Life in Prison for a First Time, Nonviolent Cannabis Charge? On 4/20, SSDP Brings Survivors of Extreme Cannabis ...

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 20, a date widely associated with cannabis culture, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) — the largest youth-led grassroots network dedicated to replacing the War on Drugs with policies rooted in …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 03:58 GMT

Oxfam reaction to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Reacting to the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, Oxfam country director Bachir Ayoub said: "Tonight’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon is desperately needed but must result in an end to the killing and forced displacement of …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 21:42 GMT

IRPOA Warns HB 5394 Creates Unequal Standards and Threatens Housing Supply

Illinois Rental Property Owners Association Warns HB 5394 Creates Unequal Standards, Disrupts Business Practices, and Threatens Housing Supply NAPERVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Illinois Rental Property Owners …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:08 GMT

America’s PPE Supply Chain Built on Risks to National Security and Forced Labor, Domestic Makers Warn USTR

U.S. medical manufacturers warn that America’s PPE supply is dangerously concentrated overseas; urge US Trade Representative to support domestic makers WASHINGTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Medical …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025

The ICRC delegation in Caracas works to mitigate the humanitarian consequences of the violence. It also carries out activities related to its mandate and other immediate needs in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire, …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 13:54 GMT

Indigenous Leaders Warn of “Human Rights Regression” as Crucial Advocacy Funding Ends for Some Organizations

Ottawa, ON, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The federal government’s decision to sunset crucial funding for some Indigenous organizations marks an alarming regression in its response to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 04:31 GMT

UN Experts Warn French Antisemitism Bill May Undermine Free Speech

(MENAFN) A group of United Nations human rights experts has raised concerns on Tuesday that a draft law in France targeting what it describes as “new forms of antisemitism” may end up weakening freedom of expression and other basic rights, according to …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 13:42 GMT

Saint Elizabeth University to Host “An Evening of Remembrance” Honoring Victims of the Armenian Genocide

MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) will host An Evening of Remembrance: Honoring the Victims of the Armenian Genocide on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on its …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 23:33 GMT

Ex-White House Spokesman Bob Weiner Applauds National Launch of The Bankole Thompson Center

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold and visionary tribute, Bob Weiner, a former White House spokesman has praised the national launch of a new youth empowerment leadership initiative called, The Bankole Thompson …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:20 GMT

UAE Chairs Landmark GCC–ASEANAPOL–Asia Security Meeting in Abu Dhabi to Strengthen Global Police Cooperation

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 15 April, the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates chaired the First Meeting of Directors General of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence of the Member States …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

Branding Los Angeles Announces 6th Annual Earth Day Beach Clean Up in Santa Monica

Inviting the Community to Take Action, Build Connections, and Protect Our Coastline LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Branding Los Angeles, a leading multicultural strategic branding agency known for driving digital …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 16:33 GMT

‘Coming Home’ Shines at Milwaukee Film Festival, Showcasing Tahira Malik's Inspiring Journey from Addiction to Advocacy

Coming Home will air April 16 -30 at MKE’S historic Downer and Oriental theatres, portraying Malik’s remarkable story and creation of Samad’s House MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The critically acclaimed …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 15:38 GMT

Claws Out for Democracy: Cat Ladies for America Launches CATLADYPALOOZA! for National Cat Lady Day

Virtual April 19 event for National Cat Lady Day unites creators, activists, lawyers, organizers, leaders, and comedians for action and mutual aid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cat Ladies for America (CLFA …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 15:35 GMT

100 BILLION MEALS CHALLENGE'S EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENCE WITH JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWIS IN LAS VEGAS — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Every VIP Ticket to the “Nothing But Hits” Residency at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Provides 1,000 Meals to People Facing Hunger in the U.S. & Globally LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 100 Billion …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 14:10 GMT

Woman Sexually Assaulted Inside San Diego Dollar Tree Files Lawsuit as Similar Attacks Surface Nationwide

San Diego woman files lawsuit after sexual assault inside Dollar Tree, a disturbing and growing pattern inside Dollar Tree stores across the country. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A San Diego woman has filed a …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Sanford Housing Authority Partners with sigma‑Cogent Solutions to Complete HR Audit and Workforce Modernization

SHA’s CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, positioned the agency to attract, develop, and retain a modern, high‑performing workforce as part of his Roadmap 2030 plan. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford Housing …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 13:01 GMT

Madam Nselaa Ward, JD to Present on Reproductive Justice at the Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale

International speaker examines the intersection of mental health, shame, and reproductive autonomy NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW HAVEN, CT — The Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale will feature Madam Nselaa …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 12:44 GMT

Dr. Tracy Latz to Present Neurobiological Model of Burnout at the Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale

Integrative psychiatrist brings systems-level approach to burnout in high-achieving women NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale will feature integrative psychiatrist Dr. Tracy …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 12:27 GMT

Dr. Natasha Williams to Address the Psychological Cost of the Strong Black Woman Archetype at Yale

International psychologist brings culturally adapted CBT framework to the Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Women’s Mental Health Conference at Yale will feature …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 12:12 GMT

Mrs. Durga Chamoli Highlights Labour Welfare at National PR Day Conclave, 2026 Through Strategic Communication

It is not merely education or knowledge that defines influence, but the responsible and impactful use of that power in shaping public thought and discourse DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND, INDIA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The second day of the six-day …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Elder Abuse Air Force Surpasses Alzheimer Fundraising Goal. Now launching 'Operation Circle of Protection' for June 15

Elder Abuse Air Force raises $5,450 for Alzheimer Research, now launching nationwide pilot campaign for June 15 to demand prosecution of elder fraud and abuse. COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

Ehud Peled Challenges the Pursuit of Immortality in New Mythic Allegory 'Back to the Tree of Life'

Visionary Author of ‘The Holy Grail Code’ Explores the True Essence of Humanity in a Lyrical Journey Through the Garden of Eden. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What would you sacrifice for one more day with the person …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:02 GMT

Dr. Gail Christopher Reflects on Five Decades of Advocacy for Black Maternal Health at Black Maternal Health Conference

Sharing insights from her work, Dr. Christopher asserted that achieving health equity requires addressing racism at both individual and structural levels. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Gail C. Christopher …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 18:24 GMT

Creative Enterprises Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering Adults with Disabilities

Milestone Anniversary Event to Take Place April 25th, 2026 GWINNETT COUNTY, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative Enterprises, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with disabilities, is proud to …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Hedrick Brothers Construction Begins Work on Legacy at Lake Talmo, a 140-Unit Independent Living Community.

Amenity-rich independent living community in Winter Springs reflects rising demand in Central Florida and introduces innovative precast construction approach ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hedricks Brothers …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Banyan Treatment Centers Expands Heartland’s Primary Mental Health Residential Program

Banyan expands Heartland’s residential mental health program in Illinois, adding beds to address shortages and improve access to care for adults. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New dedicated residential mental …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 03:58 GMT

Oxfam reaction to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Reacting to the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, Oxfam country director Bachir Ayoub said: "Tonight’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon is desperately needed but must result in an end to the killing and forced displacement of …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 15:52 GMT

Health Partners International Canada Celebrates Volunteers at Appreciation Tea April 23 in Oakville

Izzy Doll crafters and humanitarian volunteers to be honoured during National Volunteer Week April 19 to 25 OAKVILLE, ON, CANADA, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This National Volunteer Week, Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) will honour …

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