March 2017
Grenades, Lasers, Football
During a World Cup qualifying match between Iran and China, a homemade grenade was thrown onto the pitch, injuring an assistant referee and prompting concerns…
Associated Press: Uncertainty Surrounds Hundreds of Iranian Students Accepted to U.S. Universities
Hundreds of Iranian students accepted to U.S. universities face uncertainty about their ability to enter the U.S. due to Donald Trump's immigration orders. Most of…
Marcelo Lippi and Carlos Queiroz; The Great Clash in Asian Football
Iran's national football team is set to play against China in a crucial World Cup qualifying match, with Iran leading the group and China struggling.…
Increase in Civilian Deaths Halts Mosul Operations
Iraqi security forces have halted operations to retake Mosul from ISIS due to a significant increase in civilian deaths, with reports ranging from dozens to…
Reporters Without Borders: Pressure on Journalists in Iran Continues
The article discusses ongoing repression of journalists in Iran, highlighting accusations from the UN and human rights groups against Iranian officials. Reporters Without Borders ranks…
A Court in Maryland Also Ruled Against Trump's Second Immigration Order
A federal judge in Maryland ruled against Trump's second immigration order, which bans travel from six predominantly Muslim countries, citing Trump's previous statements as evidence…
Vida Hajabi, Leftist Activist, Passes Away in Paris
Vida Hajabi, a prominent leftist activist and former member of the Iranian People's Fedai Guerrillas, died in Paris at the age of 81. She was…
Herbivorous Neanderthals and the Use of Penicillin
Researchers from the University of Adelaide discovered that Neanderthals in Spain were primarily herbivorous, while those in Belgium were carnivorous. The study highlights the complexity…
235,000 New Job Opportunities Created in the U.S.; Likelihood of Interest Rate Hike Strengthens
The U.S. created 235,000 new jobs in February, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate and likely prompting the Federal Reserve to raise interest…