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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Valiati Describes Australia's 'Security System' as the Designer of the Sydney Hostage Crisis
Ali Akbar Velayati criticized Australia's handling of the Sydney hostage crisis, claiming it was a trivial act orchestrated under U.S. influence. The hostage-taker, Mohammad Hassan…
Protests and Demonstrations in Various Cities Across the U.S.
Tens of thousands protested across the U.S. against police violence towards unarmed Black citizens, particularly in response to recent grand jury decisions exonerating police officers…
Family of Rezaian Concerned About 'Devastating Consequences' of Prison on His Health
Jason Rezaian's family is increasingly concerned about his deteriorating health due to prolonged detention in Iran, citing severe physical and mental health issues. The U.S.…
Arrest of Khadija Ismayilova, Azerbaijani Journalist of Radio Free Europe in Baku
Khadija Ismayilova, a prominent journalist known for exposing corruption in Azerbaijan, was arrested in Baku following allegations that she incited an individual to suicide. Her…
Musical Nostalgia in Three New Albums: New Releases in the UK Market
This article discusses the latest music releases in the UK, focusing on AC/DC's new album 'Rock Or Bust', Take That's 'III', and She & Him's…