Tensions are rising in Iran as thousands of people are taking to the streets in protests against the government. Center for Human Rights in Iran's Deputy Director Omid Memarian explains the economic factors driving the unrest, and implications of social platforms being blocked inside the nation.
"The protests have been spontaneous," says Memarian. "Economy is one of the major problems in Iran. Embezzlement by Iranian officials--corruption is deeply rooted in ranking officials."
The Iranian government has blocked social media platforms including Facebook, Telegram, and Instagram. Memarian says this move is dangerous. "It shows how the government is very insecure," said Memarian.
Senate Republicans have blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Far more Americans are receiving unemployment benefits than the last time the jobless rate was at the current 6.1%.
The world's two largest economies, China and the United States, look to build their own digital currencies even as they look to reign in the private crypto sector.
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The District of Columbia has sued Amazon, accusing the online retail giant of illegal anticompetitive practices in its treatment of sellers on its platform.
The White House says the United States on Tuesday will reach 50% of American adults fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
The White House says President Joe Biden is awaiting an infrastructure counteroffer from Senate Republicans. But talks are at standstill before a Memorial Day deadline.
The White House has put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to Senate Republicans.
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