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World Reacts to Trial of Seven Baha’i Leaders


The seven Baha'is who went on trial today were, in front, Behrouz Tavakkoli and Saeid Rezaie, and, standing, Fariba Kamalabadi, Vahid Tizfahm, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi, and Mahvash Sabet. They were photographed several months before their arrest in 2008. © 2010 Bahá'í World News Service
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Audio: “Iran’s decision to begin the trial yesterday of seven Baha’i leaders has triggered a strong international reaction, including a call by Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi for their immediate release and ultimate acquittal.”

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Youth Art Brings Citation for Nunavut Resident


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Beth McKenty moved to Iqaluit in northeast Canada in 1999 to fulfill a pledge, made 45 years earlier, to devote part of her life to reducing youth suicide.

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Canada Condemns Persecution of Baha’is


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Canada’s House of Commons unanimously adopted a strongly worded motion condemning the persecution of Baha’is in Iran and calling for release of Baha’i leaders.

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