January 2015
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…
Inventor of Laser and Nobel Prize Winner Charles Hard Townes Passes Away
Charles Hard Townes, the inventor of the laser and Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has died at the age of 99. His groundbreaking work in laser technology…
Lifetime Exile for Some Dervishes in Kavar County, Fars Province
Seven Gonabadi dervishes in Kavar County have received prison and exile sentences, with some facing lifetime exile. This situation highlights ongoing human rights issues in…
Preliminary Results of Investigations into the Sydney Hostage Situation
The Sydney hostage situation resulted in the deaths of two hostages and the Iranian-born hostage-taker, Haron Monis. Initial investigations reveal that one hostage was killed…
A New Style Experience; Latest in the UK Music Market
The UK music market sees new releases including Meghan Trainor's debut album and a collaboration single by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney. These artists…
Two Mortars Fired from Syrian Territory into the Golan Heights
Two mortars were fired from Syria into the Golan Heights, prompting an Israeli artillery response. This incident follows the recent killing of an IRGC general…
Warning from Former Obama Advisor Regarding Iran
Former Obama advisors criticized his approach to Iran, arguing he is not tough enough amid rising Iranian influence in the region. They suggest a political…
Former CIA Officer Convicted of Leaking Information About Iran
Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA officer, was convicted of leaking classified information about a covert operation against Iran's nuclear program to a New York Times…
Choose Your Favorite Option: Select the Best Song of Bahman Month on Radio Farda
Radio Farda conducted a poll for listeners to select the best song of Bahman month, with 'Tehran' by Siavash Ghomayshi leading the votes. The survey…
Congressional Republicans Defend the Need for Intensified Sanctions Against Iran
Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Lindsey Graham are advocating for stronger sanctions against Iran, arguing that current sanctions are crucial for negotiations. President Obama has…
New Efforts by U.S. Senators for Sanctions or Voting on Final Agreement with Iran
U.S. senators are working on proposing lighter sanctions against Iran and may put any potential agreement to a congressional vote. This comes amid President Obama's…
Top Song Options - Bahman 1393: Choose Your Favorite to Select 10 Works for the Top Songs List of Radio Farda
Radio Farda conducted a poll for listeners to select their favorite songs for the top songs list of Bahman 1393. The poll featured various artists…
Condoleezza Rice's Presence in Court Regarding Iran-Related Information Disclosure
Condoleezza Rice testified in a court case regarding the disclosure of classified CIA information related to Iran's nuclear program. The case involves Jeffrey Sterling, a…
Trial of Former CIA Officer Begins Over Leak of Information Regarding Iran
The trial of Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA officer, has commenced for leaking classified information about a covert operation against Iran's nuclear program to journalist…
Ghalibaf's Population Statistics for Future Tehran Are Very Strange
Tehran's mayor, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, predicts the city's population will reach 22 million by 2021, prompting concerns from demographers about the accuracy of this figure.…
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…
The Interview Becomes Sony's Best-Selling Online Film
Sony's 'The Interview' has become its best-selling online film after a controversial release following cyberattacks attributed to North Korea. The film's success, generating $31 million…
The Stubbornness of Improvisation: A Look at the Establishment of the World Club Wrestling Championship
The Iranian Wrestling Federation has established the World Club Championship, a bold initiative aimed at enhancing global wrestling participation. However, the exclusion of women's wrestling…
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…