Peter Kenyon
Stories
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Iranians are still protesting 6 months after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini
Protesters in Iran talk about the state of their movement as they continue to demand sweeping changes to the country's strict laws. (Story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on April 2, 2023.)
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Politics
Turkey's president takes heat for earthquake response and poor quality of buildings
The powerful Turkish president is facing increasing criticism over poor building standards after the earthquake that caused thousands of structures to collapse.
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World
Aid is trickling through for a town in southern Turkey affected by the earthquake
A visit to a town in southern Turkey, where aid is beginning to come through to help survivors recover from the massive earthquake earlier this week.
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World
Protestors in Iran are determined to be heard despite crackdowns
Protesters in Iran vow to continue their demonstrations even as the government continues its crackdown — which includes two recent executions.
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World
More Iranians face possible execution as authorities seek to crush continuing unrest
The executions are Tehran's main response to protests that have swept the country since September, and are seen as a sign that Iran's clerical leadership intends to continue a violent crackdown.
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Antigovernment protests continue in Iran, along with regime's violent crackdown
Despite sanctions and calls to ease up, the Iranian government continues to crack down on protests — sometimes using trials and death sentences. The protests are in their third month.
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What changed one Iranian woman's mind on the protests in her country
Like many in Iran, one woman describes how she never thought of taking part in protests until now - despite the intensifying government crackdown.
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Europe
Iran denies that it is supplying weaponry to Russia for use in Ukraine
Iran is wading into Russia's war on Ukraine with reported plans to sell surface to surface missiles and drones to Moscow. Will Iran's help change the trajectory of this war?
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World
Iranian rock climber returns home after competing without a hijab
Elnaz Rekabi, the Iranian rock climber who competed without a hijab, returned home to a jubilant crowd at the airport. The question is, how will the Iranian government receive her?
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Sports
Concerns grow after an Iranian competitive climber competes without a hijab
Concerns are growing about an Iranian competitive climber who left South Korea after competing in a climbing event without wearing the mandatory hijab.