December 2016
Trump Praises Putin's Approach to Expulsion of Russian Diplomats from the U.S.
Donald Trump praised Vladimir Putin's restraint in response to the expulsion of Russian diplomats by Barack Obama. Putin has chosen not to retaliate immediately and…
Obama Administration to Announce Responses to Russian Cyber Attacks
The Obama administration plans to announce retaliatory measures against Russian cyber attacks during the U.S. presidential election, which are believed to have favored Donald Trump…
Four Attackers Killed After Assault on Communist Party Office in Xinjiang
Four attackers were killed by police after assaulting a Communist Party office in Xinjiang, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident is described…
Reaction to Online Data Collection of Visa Applicants by the U.S. Government
The U.S. government has implemented a new plan requiring visa applicants to disclose their social media activities, prompting backlash from privacy advocates. Critics argue that…
All 92 Passengers on Russian Plane Heading to Syria 'Killed'
A Russian military plane crashed into the Black Sea, killing all 92 passengers, including 60 members of the Russian Army Choir. The cause of the…
The U.S. Government Revokes Registration Law for Male Immigrants from Muslim Countries
The Obama administration has revoked a law requiring Muslim men from certain countries to register upon entering the U.S. This decision comes as President-elect Trump…
A Member of Parliament Criticizes 'Secrecy' in Announcing Social Damage Statistics
Abdolreza Azizi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, criticized the government's secrecy regarding social damage statistics, particularly concerning the rise of AIDS. He called for…
Monthly Subsidy of 11 Dollars
The article critiques the targeted subsidy law in Iran, highlighting its failure to achieve intended economic reforms and social support goals. It discusses the law's…
The Detainees in Pasargad Had No Lawyer and Their Sentences Were Announced Verbally
74 detainees commemorating Cyrus in Pasargad were sentenced to prison without legal representation, and their sentences were announced verbally. The Iranian judiciary has not officially…
Iran's Judiciary Claims to Have 'Dismantled' a 'Tattoo Gang'
Iran's judiciary has dismantled a gang involved in tattooing symbols deemed immoral and has arrested its members. This crackdown follows increased scrutiny of social media…
Sisi: The Coptic Church Explosion Was Terrorist and Suicide Attack
A suicide bombing at the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo resulted in 24 deaths and 49 injuries, with the perpetrator identified as a 22-year-old. President Sisi…
Ali Shariati's Condition in Evin Prison is 'Critical'
Ali Shariati, a reformist prisoner in Iran, is in critical condition after a 20-day hunger strike protesting charges against him for participating in a demonstration…
A Senior U.S. Military Official Says 50,000 ISIS Members Have Been Killed
A senior U.S. military official announced that the coalition has killed 50,000 ISIS members in the last two years, surpassing previous estimates. The ongoing operations…
Daily Loss from Labor Accidents is 150 Billion Tomans
Akbar Shokat, head of the Supreme Council of Construction Workers' Associations, reported that labor accidents cause a daily economic loss of 150 billion tomans in…
Earthquake in Indonesia Leaves Around 100 Dead
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Aceh, Indonesia has resulted in around 100 deaths, with the toll expected to rise. The region is known for its…
Head of Women's Basij: Judiciary Should Confront Gender Equality Advocates
Minou Aslani, head of the Women's Basij, criticized Iran's commitment to gender equality as contrary to women's interests and called for judicial action against advocates…
Green Party Withdraws Request for Recount in Pennsylvania Election
The Green Party has withdrawn its request for a recount of the presidential election votes in Pennsylvania due to a lack of funds. This decision…
Fire During Concert in California Claims Lives of 'Dozens'
A fire at a concert venue in California has resulted in the deaths of potentially up to 40 people, with many still unaccounted for. The…
Window: Criticism of the Persecution of Christian Converts and Sentencing of Ahmad Montazeri to Prison
Nineteen human rights organizations have condemned the Iranian government's persecution of Christian converts, highlighting a significant increase in repression over the summer. Ahmad Montazeri has…
White House: Obama Expected to Approve Iran Sanctions Extension Bill
The U.S. Congress has approved an extension of the Iran sanctions law until 2026, which the White House claims does not conflict with the nuclear…