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Female Iranian climber reportedly forced to move to Spain following backlash after competing without covering her hair

Elnaz Rekabi is thought to have fled her homeland to avoid further persecution

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Iranian State Media: Construction Begins on Nuclear Plant

Iran on Saturday began construction on a new nuclear power plant in the country's southwest, Iranian state TV announced, amid tensions with the US.over sweeping sanctions imposed after Washington pulled out of the country’s nuclear deal with world powers. The announcement comes as Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Athlete’s Family Home Demolished for Competing with Head Uncovered

The family home of Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been demolished after she rose to international prominence this October for competing with her head uncovered. Rekabi competed without her hijab in South Korea in October, just as anti-regime protests swept Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while…

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Social media shows Iran water polo players fail to sing anthem, seen as support for protests

Video clips that purportedly show Iran's water polo team failing to sing the national anthem at a competition in Thailand have appeared on social media in what the anti-government protest movement sees as the latest show of solidarity from athletes.

Reuters

Iran denounces skater who flouted hijab rule abroad amid protests

Niloufar Mardani is the latest athlete to not follow Iran’s hijab rules when competing abroad.

Al Jazeera

The Nottinghamian: Top Halloween decorations and what to do this week

Take a look at the Nottinghamian newsletter from Monday, October 31, 2022

Nottingham Post

Mural to Iranian climber reportedly under house arrest unveiled in Nottingham

Developers got permission from the climber to release the artwork

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The protests in Iran are part of a long history of women's resistance

On Sept. 16, Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman, died in Tehran while in the custody of Iran’s morality police. Her death set off a massive wave of demonstrations that have spread across the country.

The Conversation

Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber was forced to issue hijab statement or risk losing family home – report

Rekabi has reportedly been placed under house arrest after returning to Tehran

The Independent UK

Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber who competed without hijab ‘placed under house arrest’

Reports claim that authorities have placed the athlete under house arrest and confiscated her mobile phone

Evening Standard

Iran Tries To Coopt and Crush Feminists at the Same Time

After a month of tear gas and beatings and gunfire, Iranians may not be convinced to move on so easily.

Reason

Iran’s Rekabi Latest Female Athlete at Risk in Home Country

Days after Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi caused an international incident by not wearing her country's mandatory headscarf while competing abroad, her fate is top of mind for the world's best climbers. “It has made me ill — nauseous,” said American Brooke Raboutou, speaking to The Associated Press on Friday at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran's Rekabi latest female athlete at risk in home country

Add Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi to a growing list of female athletes who have been targeted by their governments for defying authoritarian policies

The Independent UK

Iran's Olympic chief claims no punishment coming for climber

The president of Iran’s national Olympic committee has claimed that competitive climber Elnaz Rekabi will not be punished or suspended after competing in South Korea over the weekend without wearing her nation’s mandatory headscarf

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Middle East round-up: Iran rock climber in headscarf controversy

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Every agonising twist of a day of chaos in Westminster

In today’s newsletter: After a bruising PMQs, Liz Truss was faced with Braverman’s resignation and a contentious fracking vote. How much more can the prime minister take?

Reuters

Iran boxer in exile says street protests 'not a good strategy' as climber returns home

Street protests are not a good strategy for opposing Iran's government, an Iranian female boxer in exile said after climber Elnaz Rekabi - who caused controversy by competing in an international contest without a headscarf - returned home to cheering supporters.

Reason

Climber Who Competed Without Her Hijab Apologizes as Protests Continue To Rock Iran

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First Thing: Biden vows to codify Roe if Democrats win midterms

President casts election as a choice between Republicans who seek to impose a nationwide abortion ban and Democrats who aim to protect it. Plus, how to have a better funeral

Reuters

Elnaz Rekabi: Fans cheer, clap as climber returns to Iran

Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi, who caused controversy by competing in an international contest without a headscarf, has returned to Iran to cheering supporters, reiterating in comments to state media she had climbed without a hijab unintentionally.

Evening Standard

Iran: Supporters gather at Tehran airport as Elnaz Rakabi returns home

Iranian competitive climber Elnaz Rekabi returned to Tehran early Wednesday, after competing in South Korea without wearing a mandatory headscarf required of female athletes from the Islamic Republic.Rekabi's decision not to wear the hijab while competing Sunday comes as protests sparked by the Sept. 16 death in custody of a…

The Independent UK

Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber arrives back in Tehran to hero’s welcome after competing without a hijab

Rekabi’s move to compete without Hijab was seen as a show of support for the ongoing protest movement

Evening Standard

Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber who competed without hijab given ‘heroine’s welcome’ in Tehran

Elnaz Rekabi was welcomed back after competing in South Korea

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Climber Goes Missing after Competing without Headscarf

The fate of Elnaz Rekabi, an Iranian sport climber who competed at the Asian Championships without a headscarf last Sunday, remains the concern of many since she disappeared two days after participating in the tournament in South Korea. Tehran later said Rekabi was on her way to return to Iran…

The Independent UK

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