April 2016
Majority of Senate Requests Obama to Increase Military Aid to Israel
A bipartisan majority of U.S. Senators has urged President Obama to increase military aid to Israel, currently set at $3 billion annually, amid rising defense…
Obama Rejects North Korea's Proposal of 'Testing for Exercises'
U.S. President Obama dismissed North Korea's proposal to halt nuclear tests in exchange for the cessation of military exercises, emphasizing the need for serious negotiations…
Obama Urges Britain Not to Leave the European Union
President Obama has urged British citizens to vote to remain in the EU, emphasizing that issues like terrorism and economic problems are better resolved within…
What Reasons Did Zarif and Kerry Meet?
John Kerry and Mohammad Javad Zarif met in New York to discuss the JCPOA and the Syrian civil war. The meeting indicates a potential shift…
Increasing Concerns Among American Officials About Zika Virus
American officials are increasingly concerned about the Zika virus as research links it to severe birth defects like microcephaly. President Obama has requested $1.9 billion…
CIA: We Will Not Use Torture Even on Orders from the Next President
John Brennan, the CIA director, declared that the agency will not use torture techniques, including waterboarding, even if ordered by the next U.S. president. This…
Golden State on the Verge of Breaking NBA Historical Record
Golden State defeated San Antonio 112-101, moving closer to breaking the NBA record for most wins in a season. They currently have 70 wins and…
Obama Administration Warns of Consequences of Potential Withdrawal from Nuclear Agreement with Iran
The Obama administration has warned that withdrawing from the nuclear agreement with Iran could lead to dangerous consequences, including a potential arms race in the…
Reuters: The U.S. is Considering a Plan to Increase Special Forces in Syria
The U.S. is contemplating increasing its special operations forces in Syria to enhance efforts against ISIS, as the Obama administration evaluates military options in both…
Numerous American Parties and Their Candidates; Three Myths About American Elections
The article discusses three prevalent myths about American elections among Persian speakers: the notion of power alternating every eight years between Democrats and Republicans, the…