Mobs attack home of Iranian opposition leader
Pro-government crowds assaulted Mahdi Karroubi s Tehran residence with Basij militiamen using firebombs and beating a bodyguard. Video showed damaged walls as security did little to stop the attack while Karroubi and his family remained indoors.
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Taiji dolphin hunt shifts to freeing most captives
Taiji fishermen said on Friday they will release most dolphins instead of slaughter. A local official kept a few high‑value animals for aquariums while Sea Shepherd activists monitored the cove. The Cove film’s Oscar win and Ric O’Barry’s campaign drew Western scrutiny as Taiji defends livelihoods amid protests.
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