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08.11.2022 18:40 The UN rights chief urges Egypt to release Alaa Abdel Fattah, who stopped drinking water on Sunday.

08.11.2022 18:40 Meanwhile, an official Qatar World Cup ambassador says that homosexuality is "damage in the mind".

08.11.2022 13:21 Two Iran International staff have been warned of a risk to their lives, a law enforcement source says.

07.11.2022 22:41 Alaa Abdel Fattah's sister says she "hopes and trusts" Rishi Sunak will secure his release in Egypt.

07.11.2022 18:01 Human rights activists are highlighting the plight of Alaa Abdel Fattah and thousands of others.

07.11.2022 18:01 First responders say nine civilians were killed when rockets hit three camps in opposition-held Idlib.

07.11.2022 13:20 Egypt urges nations to turn pledges into action as the UN climate conference opens.

06.11.2022 22:31 Ten European football associations including England and Wales say "human rights are universal and apply everywhere" after Fifa asked nations competing at the Qatar World Cup to "now focus on the football".

06.11.2022 17:52 Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have urged Rishi Sunak to secure his release at the COP27 climate summit.

05.11.2022 17:42 Western officials believe Russia is using Iranian drones to target Ukrainian infrastructure.

04.11.2022 12:10 They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds.

04.11.2022 02:31 Final results confirm a dramatic comeback for the former prime minister, backed by the far right.

03.11.2022 21:30 Liz Truss had ordered a review of the embassy's location when she was prime minister.

03.11.2022 16:10 Authorities try to stop crowds reaching the grave of Hadis Najafi, who was shot dead while protesting.

03.11.2022 01:40 Footage showed officers beating a man, driving over him with a motorbike and then shooting him.