A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Iran near the border with Turkey late on January 28, killing at least three people and injuring 816, state media said.
Amnesty International described torture of three Iranian protesters sentenced to death, including rape, beatings, electric shocks, and guns pointed at heads
In an interview with RFE/RL's Radio Farda, Iranian wrestler Mohammad Namjoo-Motlagh says he is seeking asylum in Germany after being the target of "constant threats and psychological pressure" from the authorities for supporting the ongoing antiestablishment protests that have rocked the country.