Isfahan

Candles surround a photo of a woman and girl.

Iranians react as government admits it shot down UIA flight

Protest

Protesters denouncing Iran’s clerical rulers took to the streets after the Iranian government admitted it had mistakenly shot down a passenger jet Jan. 8. But others said that the crash should not be politicized.

The World

Iranians want answers and action after a spate of acid attacks on women

Justice
Richard Frye

He’s an American scholar who wished to be buried in Iran, but will it happen?

Lifestyle & Belief
Richard Frye

He’s an American scholar who wished to be buried in Iran, but will it happen?

Lifestyle & Belief
The World

Music heard on the air for January 15, 2014

Music Heard on Air
Meeting between Iran and world powers in Geneva

Talks with Iran fail, for the moment

Global Politics

US Secretary of State John Kerry flew to Geneva over the weekend when a deal over Iran’s nuclear program seemed imminent. But the negotiations came up short, leaving ordinary Iranians still struggling under international sanctions.

Iran Native and Oregon Ducks Power Forward Arsalan Kazemi

Sports

A 6-foot-7 power forward on the University of Oregon’s basketball team is from Iran. For the Geo Quiz Friday, name Arsalan Kazemi’s native city.

The World

Fresh opposition protests in Iran

Conflict & Justice

There are new clashes in Iran this morning between opposition supporters and government forces in the city of Isfahan. The BBC’s Tehran correspondent Jon Leyne has been following the story and joins us from London.

The World

Global Hit

Arts, Culture & Media

The World’s Adeline Sire profiles a Dutch all-reed quintet which plays music from the early Renaissance to jazz.