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Iran protests
Thousands of opposition supporters have clashed with security forces during a government-sponsored rally in Tehran. Iran’s reformists had been warned not to try to turn the pro-Palestinian Quds (Jerusalem) Day marches into anti-government protests. Reports say opposition leaders Mir-Hossein Mousavi and former President Mohammad Khatami were attacked. The opposition has been banned from holding rallies since the disputed presidential election in June.
‘United for Neda’
Marco Werman reports on “United for Neda,” a song composed and performed by a group of Iranian artists in Los Angeles to acknowledge the sacrifices made by protestors in the streets of Tehran. Neda is a reference to the young woman killed during street protests there two weeks ago.
Global Hit: ‘United for Neda’
The World’s Marco Werman reports on “United for Neda,” a song composed and performed by a group of Iranian artists in Los Angeles to acknowledge the sacrifices made by protestors in the streets of Tehran. Neda is a reference to the young woman killed during street protests there two weeks ago. Listen More Global Hits
Iranian Protest Movements
Hard not to be riveted by events in Iran this week. How often in our lifetimes have we seen such a spontaneous and massive mobilization of human beings expressing their dismay? This week’s podcast looks at the a century’s worth of protest movements in Iran and similarities and differences with today. Listen
Deciphering the messages from Iran
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Laura Lynch — who is just back from Tehran — and with Iranian-American Azadeh Moaveni, about the unrest in Iran and how it’s been reflected on the Web. Listen
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