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Iran Police Crack Down As Thousands Protest

Mick Meaney June 20, 2009 0

His backers were demonstrating over the re-election of hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who won by a landslide despite opposition claims the result was rigged. The protesters defied a call from the country’s supreme leader

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Iranians Use Internet, Phones to Share Protest News

Mick Meaney June 20, 2009 1

With independent media coverage of Iranian protests restricted by authorities, witnesses are reaching out online and by telephone to report what they see on the streets of Tehran. Opposition Web sites said protesters had

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Delay in Releasing CIA Report Is Sought

Mick Meaney June 20, 2009 0

Justice Dept. Wants More Time to Review IG’s Findings on Detainee Treatment by Carrie Johnson The Justice Department needs a week to complete its review of a 2004 CIA inspector general’s report before releasing

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