“They see the regime as a terrorist … which doesn’t have any moral principles and wants to make an Islamic world, not just an Islamic Iran.” “They are looking for freedom; they are looking for dignity.” The Iranian regime is facing the most serious uprising in decades. Widespread protests erupted after a young woman died…
Uruguay Beats Ghana 2–0 at World Cup but Both Teams Out
AL WAKRAH, Qatar—Uruguay and Luis Suarez were eliminated from the World Cup despite a 2–0 win over Ghana on Friday. The result also put Ghana out of the competition. Suarez played a key role in both first-half goals for Uruguay scored by Giorgian De Arrascaeta. Uruguay was in a position to go through until South…
South Korea Advances at World Cup After Stoppage-Time Winner
AL RAYYAN, Qatar—South Korea advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup on the tiebreaker of goals scored after beating Portugal 2–1 Friday following a stoppage-time strike from Hwang Hee-chan. South Korea was heading out of the tournament until Son Heung-min led a length-of-the-field breakaway in the first minute of added time and…
Morocco Advances at World Cup After Beating Canada 2–1
DOHA, Qatar—Morocco advanced to the last 16 at the World Cup for just the second time after clinging on for a 2–1 win over Canada on Thursday. The Moroccans’ only other trip past the group stage came in 1986. Hakim Ziyech scored for Morocco in the fourth minute after a bad error by Canada goalkeeper…
ISIS Says Leader Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi Killed in Battle
BEIRUT—The leader of the ISIS terrorist group, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, was killed in battle recently, the group’s spokesman said in audio released Wednesday. He gave no further details. Al-Qurayshi is the second ISIS leader to be killed this year at a time when the terrorist group has been trying to rise again with its…
France Loses to Tunisia 1–0 but Still Wins World Cup Group
AL RAYYAN, Qatar—Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1–0 Wednesday. Wahbi Khazri scored in the 58th minute to give the Tunisians the victory, but it wasn’t enough to get them into the round of 16. Australia beat Denmark 1–0 in other Group D game and finished second on goal…
Australia Shock Denmark 1–0 to Waltz Into World Cup Last 16
AL WAKRAH, Qatar–Australia upset Denmark 1–0 on Wednesday to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in 16 years thanks to a fine solo goal from Mathew Leckie. Australia contained Denmark at the Al Janoub Stadium before stinging the Scandinavians on a counter-attack in the 60th minute when Leckie burst into…
Alabama Man Indicted for Bypassing US Sanctions on Iran to Sell Goods
An indictment was unsealed on Nov. 29 charging an Iranian man living in Alabama with federal offenses concerning the export of U.S.-origin goods to Iran, bypassing prevailing sanctions. According to the 15-count indictment charges announced by the Justice Department, Ray Hunt—who also uses the names Abdolrahman Hantoosh, Rahman Hantoosh, and Rahman Natoosh—of Madison County, Alabama,…
Biden Admin Approves $1 Billion Arms Sale to Qatar During World Cup
The Biden administration approved a possible military sale to Qatar on Tuesday worth an estimated $1 billion. The announcement of the approval by the State Department was posted during the World Cup 2022 match between the United States and Iran, held in Doha. The notice of the potential sale is required by law. In it,…
US Approves $1 Billion Arms Sale to Qatar During World Cup
The Biden administration on Nov. 29 approved a potential sale of anti-drone systems and other arms to Qatar worth an estimated $1 billion, in a transaction that was revealed during the World Cup soccer match in Doha between the United States and Iran. The notice of the potential sale is required by law. The State Department said…
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