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Iran police shot a woman while trying to seize her car over hijab law violation, activists say

Aug. 15, 2024 02:08 AM EDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — On a darkened road beside the Caspian Sea, Iranian police officers opened fire last month on a 31-year-old woman who had tried to speed away likely knowing they wanted to seize her vehicle. Police had been ordered to impound her car, activists...

Dagestani Jews look to rebuild after extremist attacks in the restive region of southern Russia

Jun. 29, 2024 00:24 AM EDT

Jews in the predominantly Muslim region of Dagestan in southern Russia say they are determined to regroup and rebuild following a deadly attack by Islamic militants on Christian and Jewish houses of worship in two cities last weekend. The attacks in the regional capital of...