September 2016
Riyadh Warns of Consequences of Law Allowing 9/11 Victims' Families to Sue Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Congress has passed a law allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, which President Obama vetoed but was overridden by Congress.…
Execution at Neyriz Sports Stadium Amid Criticism of Human Rights Situation in Iran
Iran executed a murder suspect in a public stadium in Neyriz, drawing attention to the country's human rights issues. This event coincided with President Rouhani's…
Overview of the Conference of the World's Largest Digital Journalists Association
The Online News Association held its annual conference in Denver, featuring digital journalists and tech experts discussing digital media challenges. Notable participants included Facebook, Google,…
China Denies Entry to Parvaneh Kazemi, Everest Conqueror, to Tibet
Parvaneh Kazemi, an Iranian mountaineer, was denied entry to Tibet by the Chinese government due to a ban on Iranian citizens, despite other climbers being…
Iran's Parliament Approves Reduction of Working Hours for Women with 'Special Conditions'
The Iranian Parliament has approved a law reducing the working hours for women with special conditions to 36 hours per week, maintaining their rights and…
Protests in Charlotte, USA Turn Violent Following the Killing of an African American Citizen
Protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, erupted into violence after police shot and killed an African American man, Keith Scott. The situation escalated with reports of…
U.S. Officials: ISIS Chemical Attack on Army Base in Iraq
U.S. officials reported that ISIS likely launched a chemical attack using mustard gas on the Qayyarah base in Iraq, which houses both Iraqi and American…
How the Sugar Industry Deceived the World
A recent study revealed that the sugar industry in the U.S. bribed scientists in the 1950s and 1960s to downplay the health risks of sugar…
Merkel's Party Defeated, Rise of the Far Right in German State Elections
In the recent Berlin state elections, the Social Democratic Party emerged as the winner, while Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Party faced a significant decline. The…
Giraffes Belong to Four Different Species
Recent research reveals that there are four distinct species of giraffes in Africa, challenging previous beliefs. Two of these species are facing alarming population declines,…
US Attack on ISIS in Northern Mosul; a 'Serious Chemical Threat' Eliminated
The US has conducted airstrikes in northern Mosul, destroying an ISIS facility that posed a chemical threat to civilians. General Jeffrey Harrigan reported that the…
U.S. House of Representatives Approves Bill Allowing 9/11 Victims' Families to Sue Saudi Arabia
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite warnings from the Obama administration about…
World Medical Association Condemns Denial of Medical Services to Political Prisoners in Iran
The World Medical Association has condemned the Iranian government's denial of medical services to political prisoners, citing it as a form of punishment and a…
Conflicting Reports on the Collapse of a Wall at a Tehran Metro Station
A wall at the Kouhsar metro station in Tehran reportedly collapsed, injuring one worker, while officials deny any significant incident occurred. This follows a recent…
Karbaschi: Security and Military Institutions Should Not Support Ahmadinejad, He Has No Position
Gholamhossein Karbaschi warns that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lacks political support and relevance unless backed by key security and military institutions in the upcoming presidential elections. Ahmadinejad's…
The Largest Living Primate on Earth is 'Endangered'
Eastern gorillas have been classified as endangered by the IUCN, with their population declining by 70% over the past 20 years. This situation raises concerns…