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Speed Read! Family and Friends of Iran's Neda Speak Out
- Family and friends of Neda Agha Soltan, the young woman brutally killed in Iran while protesting, are speaking out about persecution suffered under the Iranian government and Neda's commitment to protesting. — Jezebel
- Hillary Clinton is in Afghanistan for President Hamid Karzai's Thursday inauguration.— New York Times
- Sports fans appreciate a win more if their team almost loses. — Lemondrop
- Australian authorities are investigating whether Scientology is guilty of imprisonment, forced abortion, physical violence, and blackmail.
Neda's Boyfriend Says She Just Wanted Freedom For Iran
"She only ever said that she wanted one thing. She wanted democracy and freedom for the people of Iran."
— Caspian Makan, Neda Agha Soltan's boyfriend.
Iran Bans Prayers For Opposition Martyr Neda
She's being called the "face of Iran," "Iran's Joan of Arc," and an "Angel of Freedom" — but no matter what she's called, Neda Agha Soltani, who was shot and killed at a protest this weekend in Tehran, will live on as a defining symbol of the segment of Iran's opposition to the controversial election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
The young philosophy student was shot in the heart on Saturday, presumably by government snipers. Graphic video and images of her last moments have spread around Iran and the world, making Neda a galvanizing figure for protesters.
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Très Trivia: Are You in the Know?
The news this week was pretty depressing — we learned of the tragic death of the young woman Neda in Iran, and the passing of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and of course Michael Jackson.
Take this quiz to find out what you know about the other stories of the week. Hopefully, it'll help you start your weekend on a lighter note.
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