November 2015
Putin Issues Economic Sanctions Against Turkey
Vladimir Putin has imposed economic sanctions on Turkey following the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish forces. The sanctions include bans on certain imports…
Clashes Between Refugees and Macedonian Border Police Have Ceased
Clashes between refugees and Macedonian border police have calmed after a Moroccan refugee was severely burned. The protests highlight the ongoing struggles of refugees from…
Men Can Experience Menopause Too
A 25-year study reveals that men experience a form of menopause characterized by declining testosterone levels, which can lead to significant health issues. Despite the…
US Warns Citizens About Traveling to Other Countries
The US State Department has issued a warning to its citizens about increased global terrorist threats, advising caution while traveling. This warning is particularly relevant…
Belgium Extends State of Emergency for One Week
Belgium has extended its state of emergency for one week due to heightened security concerns following the Paris attacks. Prime Minister Charles Michel announced that…
Cars That Talk to Each Other
Engineers are developing a communication system for cars to prevent accidents by allowing them to share information about their surroundings. Major universities and automotive companies…
Heavy Military Presence in Brussels Following Heightened Alert Level
Brussels has raised its security alert to the highest level due to credible threats of a terrorist attack similar to the Paris attacks. Heavy police…
Successful Completion of the 'Most Complex' Face Transplant
A complex face transplant surgery was successfully performed on Patrick Hardison, a firefighter who suffered severe burns in 2001. This surgery, which restored some of…
Shooting in Northern Paris During 'Operation to Find Suspects of Friday's Attacks'
A police anti-terror operation in northern Paris led to shootings as they pursued Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the suspected mastermind of the recent Paris attacks. At least…
Kayhan Returns to London
The London edition of the Kayhan newspaper, which had ceased its paper publication two years ago, is set to resume printing soon. This decision comes…
Cancellation of Germany-Netherlands Football Match Due to Bomb Threat
A friendly football match between Germany and the Netherlands was canceled due to a bomb threat from an Islamist group. The threat was deemed serious…
Wisconsin Lawmakers' Proposal to Ban Economic Transactions with Iran
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have proposed a bill to ban state investments in companies that do business with Iran, citing concerns over the Iranian government's…
Discovery of Another Mass Grave in Sinjar
Kurdish Peshmerga forces have discovered a second mass grave in Sinjar, containing the remains of 50 to 60 individuals, following the earlier discovery of a…
State of Emergency Declared Across France
A series of coordinated attacks in Paris on November 13 resulted in numerous casualties, prompting President François Hollande to declare a state of emergency and…
Want to be happy? Quit Facebook
A study by Denmark's Happiness Research Center found that individuals who abstained from Facebook for a week reported higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction…
Facebook's Value Surpasses $300 Billion
Facebook's market value has surpassed $306 billion, making it the seventh most valuable company in the U.S. after a strong third quarter report. The company's…
Use of Mustard Gas in Battles Between ISIS and Rebels in Syria
A report indicates that mustard gas was used in battles between ISIS and rebel forces in Syria, raising concerns about the group's access to chemical…
Signal Comes to Android Systems
The Whisper System has launched the Signal messaging application for Android, enhancing its availability and security features. Signal claims to provide untraceable communication, appealing to…
Israel Sets 'Minimum Sentencing' for Stone-Throwing by Palestinians at Three Years in Prison
The Israeli Knesset has passed a law imposing a minimum three-year prison sentence for Palestinians convicted of stone-throwing, amid rising tensions and violence. This law…
The Role of Plankton Waste in Carbon Dioxide Absorption
UK scientists are researching the role of plankton in absorbing carbon dioxide in the ocean's twilight zone, discovering that without them, CO2 levels would be…
Clapper: No Signs of Terrorist Intervention in Russian Plane Crash Yet
U.S. intelligence chief James Clapper stated there is no direct evidence of terrorist involvement in the crash of a Russian plane over the Sinai Desert,…
Palestinian Knife Attacks in Israel Leave One Dead and Four Injured
Several knife attacks by Palestinians in Israel resulted in one death and four injuries, reflecting ongoing tensions in the region. The incidents occurred in Rishon…