December 2014
Saudi Arabia Sets New Record in Executions by Beheading in 2014
Saudi Arabia executed a Pakistani man for drug trafficking, marking a record 83 beheadings in 2014. This reflects the country's ongoing use of capital punishment,…
At Least Six Bodies of AirAsia Flight Victims Recovered from the Water
Rescue teams have recovered at least six bodies from the AirAsia flight that crashed while en route from Indonesia to Singapore. The aircraft lost contact…
Russia's New Doctrine: NATO is the Main Military Threat to Moscow
Russia's new military doctrine identifies NATO as the primary military threat, particularly in light of recent tensions over Ukraine. This doctrine suggests an increased willingness…
Case of Two Saudi Women Drivers Referred to Terrorism Court
Two Saudi women, Maysa Al-Amoudi and Loujain Al-Hathloul, have been referred to a terrorism court for opposing the ban on women driving and expressing their…
Iran Denies Ayatollah Khomeini's Connection to Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II
Iran's embassy in Belgrade has denied any connection between Ayatollah Khomeini and the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II, following claims made by…
Pakistan to Prosecute Terrorism Suspects in Military Courts
Following a deadly attack on a school in Peshawar, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced that suspects of terrorism will be tried in military courts in…
Sony Pictures Begins Online Screening of 'The Interview'
Sony Pictures has launched the online screening of 'The Interview' after facing cyberattacks linked to the film's controversial content. The film is available for streaming…
Police Shooting of Armed Black Man in Missouri Sparks Protests
A police shooting of an armed Black man in Missouri has sparked protests reminiscent of previous unrest following the killing of Michael Brown. The incident…
Amir Hekmati Temporarily Ends Hunger Strike
Amir Hekmati, a former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Iran, has temporarily ended his hunger strike after prison officials agreed to review his case. He was…
Committee to Protect Journalists: At Least 60 Journalists Were Killed in 2014
The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that at least 60 journalists were killed globally in 2014, with a notable number being international journalists. The report…
A Garbage Truck Collides with Pedestrians in Central Glasgow
A garbage truck in Glasgow killed six and injured seven after veering onto a sidewalk. The police have ruled out terrorism, suggesting the driver may…
We Are Ashamed of the Situation of Afghan Children in Iran; Is This All?
Four Afghan students were reportedly punished in a humiliating manner by a teacher in Iran, sparking outrage and sympathy from the Iranian public. This incident…
Advancement of Kurdish Peshmerga Forces in Iraq Marks a 'Strategic Victory'
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces have made significant advances in Sinjar, aided by U.S. air support, leading to the liberation of the area from ISIS control.…
Heavy Clashes Between Peshmerga and ISIS in Sinjar City
Heavy clashes occurred between Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces and ISIS in Sinjar city as Peshmerga broke the siege of Mount Sinjar and provided aid to…
Obama: We Will Respond Appropriately to North Korea's Cyber Attack
President Obama criticized Sony Pictures for delaying the release of 'The Interview' following threats from North Korea, asserting that such censorship cannot be tolerated. He…
Bodies of Eight Children Found in a House in Australia
Eight children were found dead in a house in Cairns, Australia, alongside a severely injured woman believed to be their mother. The incident has shocked…
The U.S. Delays Publication of Historical Documents on the August 28 Coup
The U.S. has decided to delay the publication of historical documents related to the August 28 coup in Iran to avoid jeopardizing ongoing nuclear negotiations.…
The U.S. Seeks to Resume Diplomatic Relations with Cuba
The U.S. is moving towards resuming diplomatic relations with Cuba following the release of Alan Gross, a U.S. citizen imprisoned there. President Obama is expected…
Dick Cheney: George Bush Was Aware of CIA Interrogation Details
Dick Cheney asserts that George W. Bush was aware of the CIA's torture methods on terrorism suspects, contradicting claims of ignorance. The Senate report reveals…
Australian Government Accused of Human Rights Violations Regarding Refugees
An Australian Senate inquiry has accused the government of human rights violations against refugees on Manus Island, where an Iranian refugee was killed during riots.…
Renewed Concerns Over the 'Massacre' of Migratory Birds in Fereydunkenar
Concerns are rising over the illegal hunting of migratory birds in Fereydunkenar, Iran, with numbers reportedly increasing to one million annually. The Iranian Department of…
Alert at U.S. Embassies Ahead of Senate Committee Report Release
The U.S. is bracing for potential security threats ahead of the release of a Senate report detailing harsh interrogation methods used by the CIA post-9/11.…
ISIS in Some Areas of Iraq is in a 'Defensive Position'
General James Terry announced that ISIS is losing ground in Iraq and is in a defensive position, while the U.S. and coalition forces are increasing…
Ashton Carter Nominated as U.S. Secretary of Defense
President Obama has nominated Ashton Carter as the new Secretary of Defense, succeeding Chuck Hagel. Carter, currently the Deputy Secretary of Defense, is expected to…
A Woman Suspected of Murdering an American Teacher in Abu Dhabi Arrested
A woman has been arrested in the UAE for the murder of an American teacher and for allegedly planting a bomb outside the home of…
Protests Against Acquittal of a Police Officer in New York
Protests erupted in multiple U.S. cities against a grand jury's decision to acquit a police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner, a Black…
UN Resolution: Israel Should Join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution urging Israel to join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and place its nuclear facilities under international oversight, with significant…
Arrest of 'Wife and Son' of ISIS Leader in Lebanon
Lebanese authorities have arrested the wife and son of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who are currently being interrogated. This arrest occurs amid ongoing negotiations…
The Proposal for Provincial Elections in Parliament: Reasons for Supporters and Opponents
The Iranian parliament is considering a proposal for provincial elections, with 169 representatives initially supporting it. Despite previous setbacks, the urgency of the proposal was…