Defiant Iranian protesters sing in harrowing video before being hanged: ‘The tyrant’s throne shall shatter’
Smuggled video from inside an infamous Iranian prison captured the moment six dissidents broke into song to defy the Islamic regime one last time before they were hanged.
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The Netherlands turns orange for King Willem-Alexander's birthday. Canal boats blast music, the entire country becomes a flea market, and Amsterdam is best avoided if you dislike crowds.
Freedom Day
April 27th marks the anniversary of South Africa's first fully democratic election in 1994 — the day millions voted for the first time. The queues stretched for kilometres. Nelson Mandela was inaugurated president five days later. Freedom Day is now a public holiday celebrating the end of apartheid and the birth of the rainbow nation.
King's Day
King's Day is observed in Netherlands (Koningsdag). Recognized nationally.
Anzac Day
Anzac Day is observed in New Zealand. Recognized nationally.
