February 2015
Death toll from car bombings in Libya rises to 40
A series of car bombings in Quba, Libya, carried out by militants linked to the Islamic State, has resulted in 40 deaths, including six Egyptian…
Iran's Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence of a Wildlife Ranger
Iran's Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of wildlife ranger Gholamhossein Khaledi, who was accused of killing a hunter during a confrontation. This ruling…
Dozens of Protesters Against the Islamization of Schools Arrested in Turkey
Dozens of protesters against the Islamization of schools in Turkey were arrested during nationwide demonstrations. The protests were largely organized by the Alevi minority and…
Japanese Robot Provides Banking Services in 19 Languages
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has introduced a humanoid robot named 'Nao' that will assist customers in 19 languages at its Tokyo branch starting April. This…
With Parliament's Approval: Obstructing Enjoining Good and Forbidding Wrong is a Crime
The Iranian Parliament has approved a law that criminalizes obstructing the practice of enjoining good and forbidding wrong, and mandates the judiciary to create a…