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May 2015
Attack on a Hotel in Kabul Ends with the Death of Attackers After Hours
A hotel in Kabul was attacked by Taliban militants, resulting in the death of four attackers after hours of fighting. No civilian or military casualties…
139 Graves of Refugees Found in Northern Malaysia
Malaysian police have discovered 139 graves and 28 human trafficking camps in northern Malaysia, near the Thai border. This follows increasing international concern over the…
Challenges Ahead in the Turkish Elections
Turkey is preparing for critical parliamentary elections on June 7, which could significantly impact its political landscape. The ruling Justice and Development Party aims to…
Canada Arrests 10 Young People on Suspicion of Attempting to Join ISIS
Canadian police arrested 10 young individuals at Montreal airport on suspicion of trying to join ISIS. The arrests reflect ongoing concerns about radicalization and the…
Eleven Police Officers Sentenced to Imprisonment in Connection with the Murder of Farkhunda
In Afghanistan, eleven police officers were sentenced to one year in prison for failing to prevent the murder of Farkhunda, a woman falsely accused of…
The Oldest Layers of Ice in Antarctica Will Melt by 2020
A NASA report indicates that the Larsen B ice shelf in Antarctica is rapidly melting and may completely dissolve by 2020, contributing to rising global…
Iraqi Officials: Islamic State Captures Command Center in Ramadi
Islamic State militants have reportedly captured the operational command center in Ramadi, Iraq, amidst fierce battles that have resulted in at least 500 deaths. Iraqi…
Government Buildings in Ramadi Captured by Islamic State Group
The Islamic State group has captured the Anbar provincial governor's building in Ramadi, marking a significant defeat for the Iraqi government led by Prime Minister…
Death of at least 43 Shia Muslims in bus attack in Pakistan
At least 43 Shia Muslims were killed in a bus attack in Karachi, Pakistan, marking the second such attack this year. The incident highlights the…
South Korea: North Korean Defense Minister Executed by Anti-Aircraft Fire
The South Korean news agency reported that North Korea's Minister of the Armed Forces, Hyun Yong-chol, was executed for treason by anti-aircraft fire, witnessed by…
Another earthquake over 7 magnitude strikes Nepal
Nepal experienced another significant earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, just weeks after a devastating quake that killed over eight thousand people. The ongoing…
Dog Shot by Police in Front of Its Owner in Tehran
A police officer in Tehran shot and killed a dog while it was being walked by its owner, claiming the dog was aggressive. The incident…
Jannati: Controlling Media is Neither Technically Nor Geographically Possible
Ali Jannati, Iran's Minister of Culture, expressed that controlling media is impossible due to technological and geographical factors. He highlighted the increasing accessibility of satellite…
8 Police and 14 'Armed Individuals' Killed in Macedonia Clashes
Severe clashes in Macedonia's Kumanovo area have resulted in the deaths of 8 police officers and 14 armed individuals, with ongoing police operations following reports…
Four Arrested in Germany on Charges of Conspiracy to Attack Muslims
Four individuals were arrested in Germany for allegedly forming a right-wing extremist group targeting Muslims and refugees. The group, named 'Traditional Society,' aimed to attack…
Death Sentences Issued for Four Men in the Case of Farakhondeh, Afghan Woman
A Kabul court sentenced four men to death for the public murder of Farakhondeh, an Afghan woman falsely accused of burning the Quran. The case…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Texas Attack
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack in Texas targeting an exhibition of Prophet Muhammad's paintings, marking the first offensive action by its…
Rescuers Find More Victims in Devastated Areas of Nepal
The death toll from the recent earthquake in Nepal has risen to 7,366, with rescuers finding many bodies in the devastated areas. The United Nations…
Identity of Suspects in Shooting Related to Prophet Muhammad Event in Texas Identified
Two suspects, Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi, were identified as the shooters in a Texas event related to cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, where they…
Two Attackers Killed at Event Related to Prophet Muhammad Cartoons in Texas
Two armed attackers were killed by police during a controversial event in Texas showcasing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. The event, organized by a conservative…
The 2015 PEN America Award Granted to Sattar Beheshti
PEN America has awarded its 2015 prize to the late Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti, honoring his courage against censorship and repression. The award ceremony took…
Baltimore Prosecutor: Freddie Gray Killed While in Police Custody
Freddie Gray, a young Black man, was declared killed while in police custody in Baltimore, leading to arrest warrants for six officers. His death has…