January 2015
Unrest and Protests in Pakistan in Response to Bombing at Shia Mosque
Thousands of Shia Muslims protested in Pakistan following a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque that killed 61 people. The attack, claimed by a Sunni…
Pentagon: The U.S. Has Established Contact with Houthis in Yemen
The U.S. has begun communicating with various factions in Yemen, including the Houthis, amid a fragile political situation following the resignation of Yemen's president. This…
CIA's Head of Espionage Resigns
The head of the CIA's espionage division, Frank Archibald, has resigned as part of a significant restructuring within the U.S. intelligence community. This change reflects…
A Review of the Life and Works of Demis Roussos, Famous Greek Singer
Demis Roussos, the famous Greek singer, has passed away at 68 after a period of illness. He was known for his global hits and significant…
Analysis of Greek Elections and the Victory of Anti-Austerity Opponents
The Greek elections resulted in a victory for the leftist Syriza party, which opposes austerity measures. This outcome raises concerns about Greece's future in the…
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga Recapture Four Areas from ISIS
Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq have successfully recaptured four areas from ISIS in a recent offensive supported by international airstrikes. This operation is significant as…
UN Warning: 11 Million Increase in Unemployed Individuals in the Next Five Years
The UN warns of a projected increase of 11 million unemployed individuals globally over the next five years due to economic slowdown and fluctuations. The…
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…
Millions Gather to Meet Pope Francis in the Philippines
Millions of Filipinos gathered to meet Pope Francis despite ongoing storms, with expectations of up to 6 million attendees for the mass. This visit highlights…
Iran and US Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry met in Paris to discuss the ongoing nuclear negotiations. This meeting comes…
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…
Arrest of 27 Suspects Linked to 'Islamic State' in Europe
Belgian police conducted a significant anti-terror operation, resulting in the arrest of 27 suspects linked to the Islamic State across Belgium, Germany, and France. The…
Pope Francis: One Cannot Insult the Beliefs of Others
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of respecting others' beliefs and stated that freedom of expression has its limits, particularly in light of the recent Paris…
Some Refugees in Papua New Guinea Sew Their Lips Shut
Refugees in Papua New Guinea are protesting their dire conditions by sewing their lips shut and going on hunger strikes, with reports of self-harm and…
Al-Qaeda in Yemen: We Carried Out the Attack on Charlie Hebdo on Al-Zawahiri's Orders
Al-Qaeda in Yemen has claimed responsibility for the Charlie Hebdo attack, stating it was ordered by Ayman al-Zawahiri as an act of revenge for perceived…
New Issue of Charlie Hebdo with Million-Copy Print Run on Shelves
Charlie Hebdo has released a new issue featuring a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, with a print run of 3 million copies following a deadly…
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.…
Hollande: France Will Never Surrender to Terror and Fear-Mongering
French President François Hollande declared that France will not succumb to terrorism during a memorial for police officers killed in recent attacks. This event coincided…
Image of Prophet Muhammad to Appear on Latest Issue of Charlie Hebdo
The latest issue of 'Charlie Hebdo' will feature a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad holding a 'Je suis Charlie' sign, following a deadly attack on…
10,000 Soldiers to be Deployed in Public Places in France
France is deploying 10,000 soldiers and 5,000 police to enhance security for public places and religious sites after recent terrorist attacks. This move comes in…
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…
Suspect Woman in France Attacks 'Entered Turkey'
Hayat Boumeddiene, a suspect in the Paris attacks, reportedly entered Turkey before the attacks and may have traveled to Syria. Turkish officials did not detain…
Israel: France Should Increase Security Measures to Protect Jews
The Israeli government has urged France to enhance security for Jews following a terrorist attack on a kosher supermarket in Paris by Amedy Coulibaly, who…
Hezbollah Leader: Takfiris Insult the Prophet More Than Cartoons
Hassan Nasrallah criticized takfiri groups for insulting the Prophet Muhammad through violent actions, claiming these insults surpass those of cartoonists. He called for unity among…
The Problem of ISIS Members Returning to Europe
The article discusses the return of ISIS members to Europe and the security risks they pose. Claude Monique, a former French intelligence agent, emphasizes the…
Two Arrested Following Anti-Terror Operation in Australia
Two individuals were arrested in Sydney as part of an anti-terror operation linked to investigations into supporters of militants in Iraq and Syria. The arrests…
Obama: America Stands with France Today and Tomorrow
Barack Obama expressed strong support for France following deadly Islamist attacks, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to its oldest ally. The attacks resulted in significant casualties…
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…
End of Paris Hostage Situation with Death of Hostage-Taker and Four Hostages
A hostage situation at a Jewish supermarket in Paris ended with the deaths of the hostage-taker, Amedy Coulibaly, and four hostages. The incident is linked…
One of the Suspects in the Paris Attack 'Was in Contact with Al-Qaeda in Yemen'
U.S. officials report that one of the Kouachi brothers, suspected of the Charlie Hebdo attack, was trained by Al-Qaeda in Yemen in 2011. Both brothers…
Charlie Hebdo: The Debate on Freedom of Expression and Its Limits
The article discusses the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attack, focusing on the debate surrounding freedom of expression and its boundaries. The French police have…
France Press: Identification of the Perpetrators of the Charlie Hebdo Attack in Northern France
French authorities have identified two brothers as suspects in the Charlie Hebdo attack, while another shooting incident occurred, resulting in one police officer's death. The…
French Police Release Images of Attackers in Paris
French police have identified and released images of two attackers, Saïd and Chérif Kouachi, involved in the Charlie Hebdo attack, while a third suspect, Hamid…
French Police Announce Identification of Attackers in Paris
French police have identified two brothers and a homeless man as the attackers behind the deadly assault on Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 dead and…
Attack on the French Weekly 'Charlie Hebdo'
An attack occurred in Paris, prompting the French President to declare a national day of mourning and call for justice against the terrorists. The police…
12 Killed in Attack on French Weekly Office in Paris
A deadly attack on the Charlie Hebdo office in Paris resulted in at least 12 fatalities, including police and staff members. The attack, carried out…
The U.S. Investigates Potential Civilian Casualties from Coalition Airstrikes
The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating potential civilian casualties from airstrikes against Islamists in Syria and Iraq. This marks the first acknowledgment by the…
Exhibition 'Victor Hugo in Exile' in Brussels
The exhibition 'Victor Hugo in Exile' in Brussels showcases works and manuscripts from the French writer's 19 years of exile, highlighting his political activism and…
Liberman: Israel's Biggest Challenge in 2015 is Not Iran but Europe
Avigdor Liberman, Israel's Foreign Minister, highlighted that Western Europe poses a greater challenge to Israel than Iran or the Palestinians in 2015. He criticized European…
Israel to 'Stop' Tax Payments to Palestinians
Israel has decided to stop tax payments to the Palestinians, amounting to approximately $127 million, in response to their request to join the International Criminal…
Jahānbaghlou: Modern Society is the Result of Human Self-Reflection and Autonomy
Ramin Jahānbaghlou discusses the complex concept of modernity, emphasizing its philosophical roots and the historical context of its development over the past 500 years. He…
Author of 'Capital in the Twenty-First Century' Rejects Legion of Honor Award
Thomas Piketty has rejected the Legion of Honor award from the French government, stating that it is not their place to determine who deserves recognition.…
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…