Less than 1 percent of them have been released. read more
When Donald Trump, said he would "rescue" protesters if Iranian authorities started shooting, Siavash Shirzad believed the US president. The 38-year-old father had seen protests rise up before, only to be brutally crushed by authorities. But this was the first time in his life that the president of the United States had promised to help demonstrators. Reassured, Shirzad took to the streets, ignoring his family's warnings and joining the growing crowds. Authorities started shooting, but no help came. On 8 January, the internet was shut off and Iran went dark, Shirzad was shot at a protest in Tehran and died of his wounds hours later, leaving behind a 12-year-old son. "Siavash hoped until the very end that Trump's help would arrive," his cousin said, speaking anonymously for fear of repercussions. "We told him: Don't go, it's dangerous.' But he gave a firm answer: Trump said he supports us, I'm going.'" read more
Police officers, federal agents, soldiers -- anyone empowered to detain, arrest, or use force -- must be identifiable both to their chain of command, and to the citizens in whose name they act. read more
Erich von Daniken, the Swiss author whose bestselling books about the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him fame among paranormal enthusiasts and scorn from the scientific community, has died. He was 90. read more
Bob Weir, the veteran rock musician who helped guide the legendary band the Grateful Dead through decades of change and success, has died at age 78, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram account on Friday. read more
Ali Khamenei says thousands killed in Iran protests, some in inhuman, savage manner'
Supreme leader blames US for death toll and calls Donald Trump a criminal for support of demonstrations
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