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14/06/2013 / IRAN
Our Observers share photos of Iran’s election day
As Iranians headed to the poll Friday to choose their next president, our Observers sent us frequent updates from the voting booths. Read more…
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14/06/2013 / FRANCE - IRAN
11/06/2013 / Central African Republic
CAR rebels camouflaging looted cars
Upon their arrival in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, Seleka rebels looted not just stores but also private homes. Cars, and particularly four-by-fours, are were requisitioned by the former rebels. These stolen cars are now being painted over so the rebels can drive them around the city. Read more...
07/06/2013 / BURMA
06/06/2013 / TURKEY
In pictures: Turkey’s protesters see the funny side
Despite being confronted with water cannons and tear gas, it seems Turkey’s anti-government demonstrators haven’t lost their sense of humour. Day after day, they post photos and videos of their offbeat, often humorous forms of protest. Read more…
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03/06/2013 / CHINA
Activist offers sex to alleged rapist to “spare children”
It was a story that sent a shudder throughout China. In May, Chinese media reported that a school’s headmaster had been accused of taking six schoolgirls to a hotel and raping them. In reaction, a feminist activist staged a protest in which she held a sign reading, “Headmaster, get a hotel room with me, and spare the schoolchildren!” Since then, this woman has run into quite a bit of trouble. Read more...
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31/05/2013 / AFGHANISTAN
Denied visas, Afghans who translated for French army fear for their lives
Over the past few months, several dozen Afghans who served as interpreters for the French army have arrived in France. Many more, however, have not been granted visas, and remain in their homeland, where they are now treated as pariahs and targeted by insurgents. One of these men tells us about his troubling situation. Read more…
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24/05/2013 / CHINA
What is this naked man chasing after?
Run, Li Binyuan, run! Sometimes Li runs while carrying a giant crucifix, sometimes a blow-up doll — but always in his birthday suit. Read more...
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22/05/2013 / SENEGAL
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21/05/2013 / CHINA
“Lhasa's Tibetans will soon be nothing but decorations for tourists”
Lhasa, the ancient city at the heart of Tibetan culture, contains several sacred sites that have been visited by Buddhists for centuries. But the city’s face is changing as Chinese presence in the area grows, giving way to mass tourism and large shopping districts. Read more...
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