Iran: following

The Iranian vessel that 7 weeks ago was hijacked by Somali pirates has been released.
Stateradio announced that the head of Iran's Shipping Line said that a ransom has been paid to release the vessel and the 29 members of the crew.
The ship is now sailing towards international waters.



Footballplayer Ali Karimi wrote in an open letter to IFF President, Ali Kafashian that he 'due to the events in the past months and obstacles in the way' turned down the invitation to play for the national team.
He was, netting four goals in two games for the Tehran-based club Persepolis, invited by national team coach Ali Daei to play in the game against North Korea, October 15th.
The former Bayern Munich player also wished the Iranian national team success in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup .


Hamideh Nabavi-Chashemi, 45 is arrested by securityagents and a computer and other related equipment in her house were confiscated.
Her child, a toddler, was taken to her store, where the child was left with her employee and security guards stated that Mrs. Nabavi-Chashemi will be returned in the next two days and that no one should talk about the incident.
Familymembers think that her arrest is related to her participation in last month’s ceremonies held in Khavaran.
She had received a five-year suspended sentence for her participation in ceremonies held to commemorate Dr. Mosadegh.
She is a feminist activist and was cooperating with local organizations in the areas of women’s rights.


In Iran there are childoffenders, still on death row.

Children are being hanged to death.
A child will be hanged to death.
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