Iran players refuse to sing anthem

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2 years ago

November 22, 2022

Ahron Young

Tensions are building at the World Cup in Qatar as organisers defend the no beer ban, plus Qatar’s record on LGBT rights.

Now Iran’s players refused to sing their national anthem before their first game of the World Cup against England.

Apparently in support of anti-government protesters in their homeland.

Ahead of the game in Qatar, the team’s captain refused to say whether or not the team would sing the national anthem in a show of solidarity for demonstrations that have rocked the regime in Iran.

The Iranian players stood grim-faced as their anthem rang out around the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.

Iran has been shaken by two months of nationwide protests since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

Some Iranian athletes have chosen not to sing the national anthem or celebrate their victories in support of the protesters.

Even fans in the stands were seen booing their own country’s national anthem.

Iranians were booing their own national anthem today signaling the complete lack of legitimacy of the Islamic Republic. The anthem is more accurately that of the Islamic Revolution and not of the great Iranian people. #MahsaAmini #Iran pic.twitter.com/VHHrvUZYVc

— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) November 21, 2022

Trump does not want another debate rematch with Harris

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1 day ago

September 13, 2024

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Republican nominee Donald Trump said on he would not participate in another presidential debate against Kamala Harris ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

“THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the former president wrote on social media site Truth Social.

Although Trump touted his performance on Tuesday against Harris, six Republican donors and three Trump advisers believe Harris had won the debate largely because Trump was unable to stay on message, according to a report by Reuters. #featured #trending

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Billionaire & engineer make history after world’s first private space mission

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2 days ago

September 13, 2024

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A billionaire and an engineer have made history with the world’s first private spacewalk aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule.

Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis stepped outside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule for nearly two hours, tethered to the craft as it orbited Earth.

This risky mission tested new spacesuits and technology, pushing the limits of private space travel. #featured #trending

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What to expect for IPO markets

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2 days ago

September 13, 2024

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With high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty–what’s in store for IPO markets?

As the second half of 2024 begins, the IPO market is poised for a potential rebound after a sluggish start to the year.

With improving economic conditions and renewed investor confidence, more companies seem to be considering going public, creating market optimism.

However, challenges such as inflation and geopolitical uncertainties remain key factors to watch.

Dean Quiambao, a partner at Armanino joins Veronica Dudo to discuss what experts are predicting for the IPO landscape in the coming months and how businesses are positioning themselves for success.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #IPO #IPOmarkets #ratecuts