(CNN)Iranian conservative cleric Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah Yazdi died in Tehran on Friday, according to Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). The Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, which Mesbah Yazdi headed, said he had been hospitalized over the past few days with a disease to his digestive system. The prominent cleric played a major part in the that overthrew the Western-backed Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, according to Iran's state-run Press TV. Mesbah Yazdi was seen as a hardliner and anti-West in general, including holding anti-US positions....…(CNN)Iranian conservative cleric Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah Yazdi died in Tehran on Friday, according to Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). The Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, which Mesbah Yazdi headed, said he had been hospitalized over the past few days with a disease to his digestive system. The prominent cleric played a major part in the that overthrew the Western-backed Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, according to Iran's state-run Press TV. Mesbah Yazdi was seen as a hardliner and anti-West in general, including holding anti-US positions....WW…

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By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Bangladesh is set to allow the death penalty for convicted rapists after weeks of protests over sexual violence in the country.Bangladesh’s Cabinet on Monday approved an amendment changing the maximum punishment for convicted rapists from life imprisonment to death, according to state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).The new provision will go into effect once it is signed by Bangladeshi President Abdul Hamid. The step is considered a formality.“Surely (the law) will be a deterrent to such notorious crimes while we simultaneously...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Bangladesh is set to allow the death penalty for convicted rapists after weeks of protests over sexual violence in the country.Bangladesh’s Cabinet on Monday approved an amendment changing the maximum punishment for convicted rapists from life imprisonment to death, according to state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).The new provision will go into effect once it is signed by Bangladeshi President Abdul Hamid. The step is considered a formality.“Surely (the law) will be a deterrent to such notorious crimes while we simultaneously...WW…

Atlanta / San Francisco (CNN Business)A account connected to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared to have been hacked Thursday, prompting an investigation by the social media company. For nearly an hour, the verified account — @ — posted several tweets asking people to donate Bitcoin to another account."Yes this account is hacked by John Wick," one tweet read in part, seemingly a reference to the action movie character played by Keanu Reeves."I appeal to you all to donate generously to PM National Relief Fund for Covid-19, Now India begin with crypto currency," another tweet...…Atlanta / San Francisco (CNN Business)A account connected to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared to have been hacked Thursday, prompting an investigation by the social media company. For nearly an hour, the verified account — @ — posted several tweets asking people to donate Bitcoin to another account."Yes this account is hacked by John Wick," one tweet read in part, seemingly a reference to the action movie character played by Keanu Reeves."I appeal to you all to donate generously to PM National Relief Fund for Covid-19, Now India begin with crypto currency," another tweet...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Seven police officers and a senior local official have been fired in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh after footage of a violent encounter between police and two farmers went viral on social media.The incident took place in the state’s Guna district on July 14, as authorities attempted to clear the farmers from land that the government had marked as the site for a new college, according to a statement from the district administration.Video of the incident shows police striking a man while a woman tries to stop the officers, as onlookers...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Seven police officers and a senior local official have been fired in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh after footage of a violent encounter between police and two farmers went viral on social media.The incident took place in the state’s Guna district on July 14, as authorities attempted to clear the farmers from land that the government had marked as the site for a new college, according to a statement from the district administration.Video of the incident shows police striking a man while a woman tries to stop the officers, as onlookers...WW…

(CNN)Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) maintained its unbroken grip on power in Friday's general election, even as its popular support slipped to a near record low.Led by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the PAP -- which has been in power since 1959 -- won 83 out of 93 seats in parliament, securing a super majority.The Workers' Party took the remaining 10 seats -- the most ever held by opposition lawmakers since the city-state's first general election in 1968.The PAP's share of the popular vote also slid to 61.2%, down from nearly 70% five years ago and close to the party's...…(CNN)Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) maintained its unbroken grip on power in Friday's general election, even as its popular support slipped to a near record low.Led by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the PAP -- which has been in power since 1959 -- won 83 out of 93 seats in parliament, securing a super majority.The Workers' Party took the remaining 10 seats -- the most ever held by opposition lawmakers since the city-state's first general election in 1968.The PAP's share of the popular vote also slid to 61.2%, down from nearly 70% five years ago and close to the party's...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — has issued a new national map incorporating areas also claimed by neighboring , prompting fierce criticism from New Delhi.At issue is about 300 square kilometers (115 square miles) of mountainous land incorporating Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani. new map locates the small stretch of disputed land within its northwest border, between China and India.The cartographic dispute is based on differing interpretations of treaty signed by the British East India Company with the King of Nepal in 1816, which established the boundary between the two...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — has issued a new national map incorporating areas also claimed by neighboring , prompting fierce criticism from New Delhi.At issue is about 300 square kilometers (115 square miles) of mountainous land incorporating Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani. new map locates the small stretch of disputed land within its northwest border, between China and India.The cartographic dispute is based on differing interpretations of treaty signed by the British East India Company with the King of Nepal in 1816, which established the boundary between the two...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — has issued a new national map incorporating areas also claimed by neighboring , prompting fierce criticism from New Delhi.At issue is about 300 square kilometers (115 square miles) of mountainous land incorporating Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani. new map locates the small stretch of disputed land within its northwest border, between China and India.The cartographic dispute is based on differing interpretations of treaty signed by the British East India Company with the King of Nepal in 1816, which established the boundary between the two...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — has issued a new national map incorporating areas also claimed by neighboring , prompting fierce criticism from New Delhi.At issue is about 300 square kilometers (115 square miles) of mountainous land incorporating Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani. new map locates the small stretch of disputed land within its northwest border, between China and India.The cartographic dispute is based on differing interpretations of treaty signed by the British East India Company with the King of Nepal in 1816, which established the boundary between the two...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Dalai Lama has deplored the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and blamed discrimination and racism for it.The exiled Tibetan leader gave a virtual teaching about compassion to his followers during a webcast Friday morning from his home in India’s Dharamsala.“We see in the news channels, the media about discrimination on the basis of color or religion these days, and then there is killing due to that, and then there are some who even take it as a pride to be able to kill somebody.”The Tibetan spiritual leader added, “Just yesterday I saw on...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Dalai Lama has deplored the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and blamed discrimination and racism for it.The exiled Tibetan leader gave a virtual teaching about compassion to his followers during a webcast Friday morning from his home in India’s Dharamsala.“We see in the news channels, the media about discrimination on the basis of color or religion these days, and then there is killing due to that, and then there are some who even take it as a pride to be able to kill somebody.”The Tibetan spiritual leader added, “Just yesterday I saw on...WW…