November 2014
Hosni Mubarak Acquitted of Charges of Ordering the Killing of Opponents
Hosni Mubarak has been acquitted of charges related to the killing of opponents during the 2011 revolution and gas exports to Israel, but remains in…
Suicide Attacks on Mosque in Nigeria Leave at Least 120 Dead
A coordinated attack involving suicide bombers and armed assailants at a mosque in Kano, Nigeria, resulted in at least 120 deaths and over 270 injuries.…
Switzerland Seeks 30% Female Representation in Management Positions
The Swiss government has proposed a draft bill aiming for at least 30% female representation in management positions. While compliance is not mandatory, the initiative…
Pope Francis's First Visit to Turkey
Pope Francis is making his first visit to Turkey, meeting with President Erdoğan and visiting Istanbul's historical sites. This visit is significant as it addresses…
Afghanistan's Upper House Approves Security Agreements with the US and NATO
Afghanistan's Upper House approved security agreements with the US and NATO, allowing 12,500 foreign troops to remain in the country next year. This decision, made…
ISIS Cuts Mobile Phone Network in Mosul
ISIS has cut off mobile phone networks in Mosul to prevent information leaks to coalition forces, causing chaos and disruption in daily life. While some…
Music News from Iran
Ali Rahbari advises Hossein Alizadeh against accepting the title of Knight, arguing it undermines the authenticity of Iranian music. Mohammad Reza Shajarian criticizes the commercialization…
Violence Against Women in Iran: From 'Patriarchal Laws' to 'Societal Poverty'
The article discusses the pervasive issue of violence against women in Iran, highlighting the role of patriarchal laws and societal poverty in exacerbating this violence.…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Resigns
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is resigning amid criticisms of the Pentagon's performance in Afghanistan and against ISIS. His resignation follows discussions with President…
U.S. Police Kill 12-Year-Old Boy Carrying Toy Gun
A 12-year-old African American boy was shot and killed by police in Cleveland while carrying a toy gun, raising concerns about police conduct and racial…
Afkham: The 1+5 Group Has Not Presented Any New Proposal to Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied reports of new proposals from the 1+5 group during ongoing nuclear negotiations in Vienna. The focus remains on Iran's own…
Mohammad Javad Zarif Returns to Tehran for 'Consultation'
Mohammad Javad Zarif is returning to Tehran for consultation amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with the P5+1 in Vienna. Key discussions are taking place just days…
Kerry and Fabius: Significant Differences Remain for Achieving Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius highlighted ongoing significant differences in nuclear negotiations with Iran, despite a shared desire…
USA: Responsibility for Reaching a Comprehensive Nuclear Agreement with Iran Lies with Iran
The U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor stated that while reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran by December 3 is challenging, it remains possible. The responsibility…
Japan's Economy Returns to Recession, Impacting Global Stock Markets
Japan has returned to recession, which has negatively impacted global stock markets. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has postponed tax increases and may call for early…
Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs Makes 'Unofficial' Visit to Iran
Yusuf bin Alawi, Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs, made an unofficial visit to Iran to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, including terrorism and the…
France: Key Questions About the Nuclear Agreement with Iran Remain
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius expressed cautious optimism about a nuclear agreement with Iran by the upcoming deadline, but emphasized that key questions remain unresolved.…
25 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall
On November 9, 1989, hundreds of thousands celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall, marking the end of socialism in Germany and the triumph of…
For the First Time, a Probe Lands on the Surface of a Comet
A European probe named Philae has successfully landed on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, marking a historic achievement in space exploration. Despite initial concerns about its stability, the…