Vermont senator is keynote speaker at event organized by progressive Jewish advocacy group to mark 2nd anniversary of synagogue shooting that killed 11

As mass protests build against Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko, Jewish communal organizations maintain careful policy of political neutrality

Iranians took to streets in southwestern Behbahan region, less than a year after hundreds were killed in nationwide protests over the cost of gas

At least 10 doctors and 6 journalists have been arrested since pandemic hit in February as security agencies try to stifle criticism of the government's response

Bill allowing hardline leader to rule by decree criticized by opposition parties, international institutions and civic groups concerned it could be used to muzzle independent press

Analysts say crackdown on academics, particularly by Iran, comes as on-the-ground research becomes increasingly vital for understanding political, socio-economic dynamics in region

President accused of 'consolidating authoritarian rule' after he passes decree giving himself the power to directly appoint top jurists