Journalist Jason Rezaian Recounts 544 Days In Iranian Prison
In his new book Prisoner, Jason Rezaian of The Washington Post recounts his time in Iran's notorious Evin prison. He talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about his ordeal.
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Journalist Recounts The Absurdity And Torture Of 544 Days In Iran's Evin Prison
After being accused of spying, Jason Rezaian was held in Iran's notorious prison for a year and a half. Throughout it all, he never considered giving up writing and reporting.
Iranian Women Are Still Trying To Make Their Voices Heard In #MeToo Movement
Iranian women have tried to build on the #MeToo movement in the West, but it's tough. They're trying to counter the country's official line — that Islamic traditions prevent harassment.
Zimbabwe Government Cracks Down After People Protest Gasoline Prices
Fuel prices more than doubled last week in Zimbabwe, prompting people to protest. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Tendai Marima about the violent government crackdown that followed.
Venezuela Prepares For Nationwide Protests Opposing President Maduro
Tensions are rising in Venezuela ahead of nationwide protests called by the opposition-led National Assembly. A 35-year-old leader is heading the renewed effort to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
Report Says 1 In 3 U.N. Staffers Has Been Sexually Harassed
The organization surveyed over 30,000 respondents. The findings reflect a disturbing trend of inappropriate behavior in the humanitarian world.
Chris Brown Arrested On Charges Of Rape In Paris
The R&B artist, along with two unnamed men, has been arrested on charges of "aggravated rape" and multiple narcotics offenses.
U.S. Army War College Says 'Iran Was The Only Winner' In Study Of Iraq War
A massive new report contains details of what went right and wrong for the U.S. in the Iraq War. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Col. Frank Sobchak, one of the co-editors of the report.
'Prisoner' Is An Intimate Portrait Of One Journalist's Captivity In Iran
Writer Jason Rezaian is unsparingly personal throughout the telling of his arrest, imprisonment and trial, writing of his childhood, family, visits with his wife — and fears and insecurities.
American Held In Russia Unwittingly Got Thumb Drive With State Secrets, Lawyer Says
When a Russian citizen handed him a memory stick, Paul Whelan thought it contained travel snapshots, his lawyer told reporters. Whelan was denied bail at his first court appearance.