Political Prisoners
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‘Oppressions and injustice’: Canadians want fair trial for imprisoned Iranian philanthropistsVancouver doctors seek help for Farzaneh and Dr. Hamid Ghare-Hassanlou, who are among 28 people who may face execution in connection with the ongoing freedom protests in Iran.WorldDec 5, 2022
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Ukrainian pilot Savchenko freed from Russian custody becomes lawmakerUkrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who spent two years in Russian custody before she was released last week, was sworn in as a lawmaker in the national parliament on Tuesday.WorldMay 31, 2016
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Politics, war, freedom and music in MyanmarAs the people of Myanmar wait to see if the country will continue on a path to democracy, Global News speaks with those who fought for reform.FeaturesNov 8, 2015
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Japan and North Korea have first talks in 10 years on abductionsJapanese and North Korean officials held talks in Pyongyang for the first time in 10 years Tuesday, meeting to assess progress into North Korea's investigation into the fates of Japanese citizens who were abducted in the 1970s and '80s.WorldOct 28, 2014
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Chinese artist Ai Weiwei transforms Alcatraz, pays tribute to political prisonersAn exhibition by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has transformed the former island prison of Alcatraz into a tribute to the world's political prisoners.PoliticsSep 25, 2014
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