August 2017
Approval of Heavy Penalties for Child-Related Crimes in Iran's Judicial Commission
The Iranian Parliament's Judicial Commission has approved severe penalties for child trafficking and related crimes, including prison sentences of up to 15 years. This legislation…
German Police: A Nurse Has Likely Taken the Lives of At Least 90 Patients
German police revealed that nurse Niels Högel may have killed at least 90 patients over several years, using drugs to induce dangerous medical conditions before…
Hurricane Harvey Claims Victims in Texas
Hurricane Harvey has struck Texas, resulting in at least two fatalities and severe damage. The storm is noted as the strongest to hit the southern…
Hurricane Harvey Hits Texas with Devastating Force
Hurricane Harvey has made landfall in Texas as a category four storm, causing damage and injuries, particularly in Rockport. Governor Greg Abbott has warned that…
International Federation of Journalists Defends Iranian Journalists' Right to Form Union
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the Iranian government's obstruction of the Tehran Journalists' Association, which recently resigned in protest against illegal pressures from authorities.…
ISIS Prevents Syrian Soldiers from Advancing in Raqqa Province
ISIS militants have successfully repelled Syrian government forces from advancing towards the town of Maadan in Raqqa province, resulting in significant casualties. This incident highlights…
Concert Canceled in Netherlands for Security Reasons; Driver of Vehicle with Gas Cylinders Arrested
A concert in Rotterdam was canceled due to security concerns after a Spanish driver was arrested for carrying gas cylinders. Authorities are investigating potential connections…
Conditional Release of Turkish-Origin Writer in Spain
Dogan Akhanli, a Turkish-origin writer critical of the Turkish government, was conditionally released in Spain after being detained at Turkey's request. His case has drawn…
Evacuation of a Train Station in Southern France Following Reports of Armed Men
French police evacuated a train station in Nîmes after reports of armed men, with no shots fired and no injuries reported. The operation is part…
Police Arrest Five in Connection with Deadly Attack in Finland
A knife attack in Turku, Finland, resulted in two deaths and several injuries, leading to the arrest of five individuals. The police are investigating the…
Two killed and several injured in knife attack in western Finland
A knife attack in Turku, Finland, resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, with one suspect arrested. The police are investigating the incident but do…
Police Pursue Perpetrator of Deadly Barcelona Attack; 'Five Terrorist Suspects Killed'
A van attack in Barcelona killed 13 and injured 100, with police pursuing the fleeing driver. Five suspects linked to the attack were killed in…
Rapid Burial of Landslide Victims in Sierra Leone Due to Fear of Epidemics
A landslide in Sierra Leone has resulted in nearly 500 casualties, prompting rapid burials to prevent disease outbreaks. Queen Elizabeth II expressed condolences for the…
Suicide Bombing in Nigeria Leaves 27 Dead
A suicide bombing in Nigeria by a female attacker resulted in 27 deaths and numerous injuries, highlighting the ongoing violence from Boko Haram in the…
Death of Dozens of Children in the Past Five Days at a Healthcare Center in India
In Uttar Pradesh, India, at least 60 children have died in the past five days due to a severe shortage of oxygen in a government…
Collision of Two Trains in Egypt Leaves 37 Dead and Over 120 Injured
A train collision in Alexandria, Egypt, has resulted in 37 fatalities and over 120 injuries, likely due to a track switching error. The Attorney General…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Dozens More on Charges of Connection to Turkey's Coup
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 35 individuals, including journalists, linked to last year's failed coup, primarily targeting the media branch of the Gülen…
A Member of Parliament: The Number of Addicts in Iran Has Increased Fivefold
A parliamentary session revealed that the number of drug addicts in Iran has surged to six million, with officials questioning the effectiveness of executions in…
Identification of Remains of One of the Victims of September 11 Attacks After 16 Years
The remains of another September 11 victim have been identified after 16 years, with the identity withheld at the family's request. This marks a continued…
The White House Seeks to Stop the Leakage of Confidential Information to the Media
The Trump administration is attempting to stop leaks of confidential information to the media, highlighted by a meeting between key officials and calls for lie…