January 2015
Kurdish Peshmerga Forces Targeted by ISIS in Various Locations in Iraq
ISIS launched attacks on Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Kirkuk, resulting in significant casualties and increased oil prices. The U.S. also reported the death of a…
Mitt Romney Will Not Run in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
Mitt Romney has announced he will not run in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, opting to allow another Republican candidate, likely Jeb Bush, to take…
Secular Islam: The Antidote to Islamist Terrorism
The article argues that secularism is compatible with Islam and that the establishment of an Islamic government is unjustifiable. It critiques the interpretation of the…
Mindfulness: Spiritual Calm Without the Need for Religious Belief
Sam Harris discusses his book "Waking Up," which promotes mindfulness as a means to achieve spiritual calm without religious belief. He argues that mindfulness is…
Houthi Shiites Besiege the House of Yemen's Prime Minister
Houthi militants besieged the house of Yemen's Prime Minister Khaled Bahah shortly after a ceasefire was announced. This escalation follows intense fighting in Sanaa and…
Ceasefire After Hours of Intense Fighting in Yemen's Capital
A ceasefire has been established in Sana'a, Yemen, after intense fighting between Houthi militants and government forces, described as an attempted coup. The clashes erupted…
The Suspension of the Newspaper 'Mardom-e Emruz' Due to 'Publication of an Article' About Charlie Hebdo
The Iranian newspaper Mardom-e Emruz was suspended for publishing an article related to Charlie Hebdo, which sparked criticism from parliament members. The incident highlights the…
Attack on Abdullah Momeni with a Machete
Abdullah Momeni, a former student activist and spokesperson for the Graduates Organization of Iran, was attacked by two assailants with a machete outside his home.…
How Much Chance Do Reformists Have?
The reformists in Iran are attempting to re-establish their political presence by calling for free elections and protesting the restrictions on opposition leaders. Their recent…
End of Another Hostage Situation in France
A hostage situation in Colombes, north of Paris, ended peacefully with the surrender of the hostage-taker and no injuries. Meanwhile, a photographer was shot during…
Woody Allen Creates His First Television Series
Woody Allen has signed a contract with Amazon to create his first television series, which he will write and direct. The series is set to…
Charlie Hebdo and Feminism
The article discusses the impact of the Charlie Hebdo magazine in France, particularly focusing on its critical stance towards social and political issues, including feminism.…
Jahangir Gol: The Politicization of Religion is the Greatest Threat to Global Peace
Jahangir Gol discusses the dangers of religious fanaticism and its politicization, emphasizing that such trends threaten global peace. He reflects on recent violent events and…
National Football Team Players Threatened Over Selfies with Iranians in Australia
The Iranian national football team's players are facing backlash from the Football Federation due to selfies taken with fans in Australia, including controversial images involving…
Netanyahu's Call: Jews in France Should Immigrate to Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Jews in France to immigrate to Israel following a deadly attack on a Jewish supermarket in Paris…
French President: These Extremists Have No Connection to Islam
French President Francois Hollande condemned the extremists involved in the recent Paris attacks, asserting they have no ties to Islam. He called for national unity…
185 Iranian Journalists: We Stand with the Victims of Charlie Hebdo and Freedom Seekers
185 Iranian journalists issued a statement condemning the Charlie Hebdo attack, asserting that violence against freedom of expression is unacceptable. They expressed solidarity with the…
The Kouachi Brothers, Perpetrators of the Charlie Hebdo Attack, Killed
The Kouachi brothers, responsible for the Charlie Hebdo attack, were killed by French police during a raid on their hideout. The incident involved a hostage…
Senior Israeli Military Officials' Opposition to Attacking Iran's Nuclear Sites
Ehud Barak revealed that senior Israeli military officials have consistently opposed military action against Iran's nuclear sites due to fears of severe consequences, including potential…
Dozens Killed and Wounded in Bomb Explosion in Yemen's Capital
A car bomb exploded in Sana'a, Yemen, killing at least 15 and injuring over 40, as people gathered for police recruitment. This incident highlights ongoing…
A Leftist Group Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack in Istanbul
A leftist group in Turkey has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a police station in Istanbul, resulting in one police officer's death and…
Confrontation Between Supporters and Opponents of the Anti-Islam Movement in Germany
On January 15, 2015, 18,000 demonstrators protested against the 'Islamization' of Europe in Dresden, Germany, while counter-protests occurred in several cities. The anti-Islam group Pegida…
Fingerprint Theft Using a 'Regular Digital Camera'
Hacker Jan Kreissler claims to have copied the fingerprint of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen using a regular digital camera and software. This…
The Islamic State is Attempting to Capture Areas Inside Lebanon
The Islamic State is attempting to capture villages in Lebanon's Qalamoun mountains, raising concerns of a potential civil war. Lebanese security forces are on high…
The Incident of a Female Employee Being 'Beaten' at the Iranian Football Federation
A female employee at the Iranian Football Federation alleges that coach Houman Afazali physically assaulted her during a dispute related to a sit-in supporting another…
Over 90,000 People Killed in Syria and Iraq in 2014
In 2014, over 90,000 people were killed in the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq, with significant civilian casualties reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human…