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President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a fresh political crisis in mid-May after announcing a one-year extension of his term, which had been due to expire on May 15.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said he had been attacked by government forces while he and other leaders were preparing for Thursday's "peaceful" demonstrations.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Readers of two Iranian newspapers in 2013 voted him third in Person of the Year polls, trailing only then-President Hassan Rouhani and his foreign minister, Javad Zarif.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“Bowl EP” by Nazareth Hassan and “Meet the Cartozians” by Talene Monahon were finalists for the Pultizer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

In the back Hassan grunted and sniffled as if he were dreaming he was a German shepherd, and Colin felt the ceaseless burning in his gut, thinking, This is all so CHILDISH.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green