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March 2016

March 31, 2016

Belgium to Extradite Paris Terror Attack Planner to France

Belgium has agreed to extradite Salah Abdeslam, the sole surviving suspect of the November 2015 Paris attacks, to France. This extradition is significant as it…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 31, 2016
March 30, 2016

The 'National Unity Government' Arrives in the Libyan Capital

Fayez al-Sarraj has officially entered Tripoli as the head of the UN-supported National Unity Government, with calls for a peaceful power transfer. His arrival marks…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 30, 2016
March 29, 2016

Israel Urges Citizens to Leave Turkey Immediately

Israel has issued a warning to its citizens to avoid traveling to Turkey and to leave immediately due to a credible threat from ISIS targeting…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 29, 2016
March 28, 2016

Congress Building Incident; 'Police Injured Armed Individual'

An armed individual was shot by police at the U.S. Congress while attempting to enter the visitor section. The suspect, identified as Larry Russell Dawson,…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 28, 2016

Shooting at the U.S. Capitol Building; Police Arrest Armed Individual

A shooting occurred at the U.S. Capitol visitor center, injuring a police officer and leading to the arrest of an armed individual. The incident prompted…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 28, 2016

Syrian Army Advances Towards Al-Qaryatayn Town

The Syrian army, supported by Russia, has retaken Palmyra from ISIS and is now advancing towards the nearby town of Al-Qaryatayn. This military success is…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 28, 2016
March 27, 2016

Plants' Adaptation to Global Warming in Carbon Dioxide Production

Recent studies reveal that plants adapt to global warming more effectively than previously believed, emitting less carbon dioxide than expected. This research suggests that the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 27, 2016

Syrian Government: We Have Recaptured Palmyra from ISIS

The Syrian government has announced the complete recapture of Palmyra from ISIS forces after intense battles. This victory is significant as it marks a strategic…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 27, 2016

Coalition Conducts 26 Attacks in Iraq and Syria Against ISIS

The U.S.-led coalition has intensified airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, targeting 26 positions following the death of a senior commander. This escalation raises…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 27, 2016
March 26, 2016

Death toll from suicide attack at Alexandria stadium rises to over 40

A suicide attack at a stadium in Alexandria, Iraq, has resulted in over 40 deaths, many of whom are teenagers. The Islamic State has claimed…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 26, 2016
March 24, 2016

The Nobel Academy Condemns Salman Rushdie's Death Fatwa After 27 Years

The Royal Swedish Academy has condemned the 1989 death fatwa against Salman Rushdie, issued by Ayatollah Khomeini, after 27 years of silence. This condemnation highlights…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 24, 2016

France Warns: Hundreds of Thousands of Migrants in Libya Want to Come to Europe

French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has warned that around 800,000 illegal migrants in Libya are seeking to enter Europe, raising concerns about a potential…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 24, 2016

Brussels Attacks: Emergency Meeting of EU Ministers

An emergency meeting of EU interior and justice ministers is set to take place in Brussels following the recent suicide bombings that killed over 30…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 24, 2016
March 21, 2016

Barack Obama: A New Day in U.S.-Cuba Relations Has Begun

Barack Obama and Raul Castro met in Havana to discuss improving U.S.-Cuba relations, marking a significant diplomatic moment. Despite deep disagreements over human rights and…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 21, 2016
March 20, 2016

Dozens Arrested in Kurdish Newroz Gathering in Istanbul

Dozens of Kurdish citizens were arrested in Istanbul during a Newroz celebration as police used force to disperse the crowd following a recent suicide attack.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 20, 2016

Security Warning to Iranians Regarding Travel to Turkey

A suicide bombing in Istanbul killed one Iranian and injured three others, prompting the Iranian embassy to issue a travel warning to its citizens. The…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 20, 2016

Trump Opponents Protest in New York and Arizona

On March 21, hundreds protested against Donald Trump in New York and Arizona, with clashes and arrests occurring. The protests reflect growing tensions surrounding Trump's…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 20, 2016
March 19, 2016

Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to Ankara Suicide Bombing

Five suspects have been arrested in Ankara related to a recent suicide bombing that killed at least 37 people. The PKK has been implicated in…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 19, 2016
March 18, 2016

Pervez Musharraf Successfully Exits Pakistan

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has left Pakistan for Dubai despite facing serious charges, with the Supreme Court granting him permission due to medical needs.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 18, 2016

Thousands of Muqtada al-Sadr Supporters Protest, Demanding Reforms in Government

Thousands of supporters of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr protested in Baghdad, demanding significant government reforms. Despite a government ban on gatherings, protesters gathered in the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 18, 2016
March 17, 2016

ISIS Has Lost 22% of Its Territory

ISIS has lost 22% of its territory in Iraq and Syria over the past 15 months due to ongoing military operations by the US-led coalition…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 17, 2016
March 14, 2016

The Death Toll from the Attack by Extremist Islamists in Ivory Coast Reaches 18

An attack by Islamist militants on a tourist beach in Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, resulted in 18 deaths, including civilians and security forces. The attack has…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 14, 2016
March 13, 2016

Increase in the Number of Victims of the Ankara Explosion

The death toll from a recent explosion in Ankara has risen to 37, with the HDP condemning the attack and expressing solidarity with victims. Although…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 13, 2016

Dozens Dead and Injured in Car Bomb Explosion in Ankara

A car bomb explosion in Ankara has resulted in at least 34 deaths and over 125 injuries. The PKK is suspected to be behind the…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 13, 2016

Dogs Distinguish Human Emotions

Recent research indicates that dogs can recognize and mimic human emotions, demonstrating a significant emotional connection between the two species. The study involved untrained dogs…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 13, 2016

Continued Criticism of Donald Trump's Campaign

Hillary Clinton and other Republican candidates criticized Donald Trump following the cancellation of his Chicago speech due to security concerns and subsequent violence. Trump is…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 13, 2016

Opposition Representative: Assad Must Go, Dead or Alive

The Syrian opposition insists that Bashar Assad must leave power for any political transition to begin, while the Syrian government maintains that Assad is a…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 13, 2016
March 12, 2016

Syrian Foreign Minister: Assad is a Red Line and We Will Not Negotiate on Him

The Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem declared that the removal of Bashar al-Assad is a 'red line' and that the government will not negotiate on…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 12, 2016

67 Killed in Turkish Airstrike on Kurdish Positions in Northern Iraq

Turkish airstrikes in northern Iraq targeting PKK positions resulted in 67 deaths, marking a significant escalation in military action against Kurdish forces. This attack comes…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 12, 2016
March 11, 2016

UN Report on South Sudan: Rape of Women in Exchange for Wages

The UN reports severe human rights violations in South Sudan, including the systematic rape of women by militants who are not compensated with wages. Both…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 11, 2016
March 10, 2016

Sky News: Identity and Address of Thousands of ISIS Members Obtained

Sky News has uncovered the identities and details of thousands of ISIS members through a former member who provided a memory card containing sensitive information.…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 10, 2016
March 7, 2016

Kim Jong Un Threatens the U.S. and South Korea with Preemptive Nuclear Strike

North Korea has threatened the U.S. and South Korea with a preemptive nuclear strike amid their largest joint military exercise. This escalation follows North Korea's…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 7, 2016
March 4, 2016

Third Day of Iranian Refugees Protesting with Sewn Lips

Iranian migrants in Calais, France, are protesting the demolition of their makeshift camp by sewing their lips shut for the third day. French officials express…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 4, 2016

Former Brazilian President Arrested on Corruption Charges

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil, has been arrested along with his sons on serious corruption charges related to Petrobras. This case…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 4, 2016

Death of Two Turkish Police Officers and Injuries to Dozens Following Car Explosion

A car explosion in Turkey's Nusaybin killed two police officers and injured 35 others, attributed to the PKK. This incident follows an armed attack in…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 4, 2016
March 2, 2016

Possible Connection of Parts Found in Mozambique to Missing Malaysian Airplane

Parts of a Boeing 777, likely linked to the missing Malaysian flight MH370, have been discovered near Mozambique. The Malaysian Transport Minister confirmed the connection,…

📰 Radio Farda 🕐 Mar 2, 2016
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