Today’s
Woman discussed the Islamic punishment law and included a phone interview with
Mr. Hassan Asadi Zaid-Abadi, Chair of ADVAR Islamic Student Organization in
Iran. The next segment discussed the recent student protests and arrests in
Iran with phoner guest Mr. Mehdi Arabshahi, student activist from inside Iran.
The last segment discussed medical aspects of irregular sleeping habits.
News and Views continued its reporting on the
situation in
Bolivia, where last week the US ambassador was forced to leave.There was also an update on the US financial
crisis that threatens to upset global markets.NaV andvanced its coverage on the situation in Georgia,
reporting that
Russia’s foreign secretary talked about creating “transparent borders”
around
the breakaway region. On set is Farah Salamat, Real Estate and
Investment
Consultant on set to discuss the US housing slump, the federal bailout
of
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and soaring property values in Iran. Also
NaV was
joined by Ann Somerset from the State Dept.
Roundtable hosts Dr. Ahmad Karimi Hakkak, from the University of Maryland’s center for
Persian Studies. He’s in the DC studio and will discuss what the center
does and their upcoming conference on minority religions in Iran.
Late Edition reports on the downfall of Israel’s Prime Minister. There’s also a story about art in India, a concert by the rock band Queen, a live sports segment, and a review of the new film Towelhead.
NewsTalk hosts activist Elahae Hicks to discuss human rights in Iran and abroad.
Late Edition reports on the downfall of Israel’s Prime Minister. There’s also a story about art in India, a concert by the rock band Queen, a live sports segment, and a review of the new film Towelhead.
NewsTalk hosts activist Elahae Hicks to discuss human rights in Iran and abroad.