Nir’s Notes

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Iran’s War on Women

June 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Iran, Middle East

As many of us begin to celebrate the coming of summer, AFP reports that 71 women have been detained over the past three months for being “improperly dressed” while attempting to board planes.  Additional 87,714 warnings were issued to  women during the last three months since their  hair was not  properly covered, AFP reports.  The [...]

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Another view on Iranian terror

April 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Iran, Middle East

Terrorism is a real threat, and terrorists are dangerous. Fortunately, most of us have not encountered a terrorist.  Perhaps this might be a good chance for an introduction. Meet Mr. Shahram Homayoun, a resident of Los Angeles and the owner of Channel One TV, a Farsi satellite station that airs in Iran. Homayoun is an [...]

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