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Iranian protestors clash with police near capital; more deaths reported

By Associated Press

Iranian protesters and security forces have clashed in a town near the capital, where state-run media reported at least two deaths.

Iran plans public trials for 1,000 protesters in Tehran

By Associated Press

The mass indictments announced on Monday mark the government's first major legal action aimed at quashing dissent since unrest erupted over six weeks ago.

German Chancellor Scholz urges climate activists not to endanger others

By Associated Press

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is urging climate activists to show "creativity" and avoid endangering others after attacking art works and setting up blockades that allegedly delayed the arrival of a specialist rescue crew at an accident scene.

U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran over Mahsa Amini’s death

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The United States has imposed new sanctions on members of Iran's intelligence agency, leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, prison wardens and others.

Thousands protest in Haiti as UN discusses troop request

By Evens Sanon, Associated Press

The U.S. and Mexico say they are preparing a U.N. resolution that would authorize “an international assistance mission” to help improve security in crisis-wracked Haiti so desperately needed humanitarian aid can be delivered to millions in need.

Iran protests reach 19 cities despite internet disruption

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Protests have swept across at least 19 cities in Iran sparked by the death of a 22-year-old woman earlier detained by the country's morality police.

Protests and marches worldwide bring together Iranians living abroad

By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

As anti-government protests roil cities and towns in Iran for a fourth week, tens of thousands of Iranians living abroad have marched in support of what many believe to be a watershed moment for their home country.

Haiti’s request for troops resurrects troubled history of foreign interventions

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Fuel, water and other basic supplies have dwindled nearly a month after one of Haiti's most powerful gangs blocked access to a fuel terminal holding millions of gallons of gasoline and diesel.

Outrage erupts at Los Angeles City Council meeting over racist remarks

By Christopher Weber, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

A raucous crowd of protesters packed the Los Angeles City Council chamber, calling for the resignation of three members involved in closed-door meeting in which racist language was used to describe colleagues.

What to know about the Iran protests

By Ray Takeyh, Council on Foreign Relations

The death of Mahsa Amini has sparked large-scale protests in Iran. But President Raisi’s speech at the UN General Assembly signals that the regime is not likely to soften its stance toward the Iranian people nor toward the West.