December 2014
Project 'Noah's Ark' in Russia; Genetic Bank of All Earth's Organisms
Moscow State University is launching a project called 'Noah's Ark' to create a genetic bank of all living and extinct species. This initiative aims to…
Being Different (8); Our Birth is Not a Mistake
The article features Gray Arnold, president of the Little People of America association, discussing his experiences with dwarfism and advocating for a change in societal…
Bodies of Passengers from Missing AirAsia Plane Found
The search for the missing AirAsia plane has led to the discovery of numerous bodies and aircraft debris in the Java Sea, suggesting a tragic…
Gmail Service Blocked in China
China has completely blocked access to Google's Gmail service after months of disruptions, attributing the action to its extensive internet filtering system known as the…
Call for Global Efforts to Save Syria's Historical Heritage
The UN has called for global efforts to protect Syria's historical heritage, which has been severely damaged during the ongoing war. The report highlights the…
Vietnam's Efforts to Capture the Caviar Market
Vietnam is making significant strides in the caviar market by cultivating sturgeon and aiming to compete with traditional producers like Russia and Iran. The Vietnamese…
U.S. Stock Indices Set New Records
U.S. stock indices, including the Dow Jones and S&P 500, have reached new record highs, driven by strong economic growth estimates. Analysts express concerns about…
Member of Parliament: Over Two Million Individuals Are Absent from Military Service
A parliamentary member revealed that over 2.4 million Iranians have been absent from military service for more than 10 years, with 300,000 educated Iranians abroad…
Commemoration of the Victims on the Tenth Anniversary of the Deadly Indian Ocean Tsunami
On the tenth anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, countries across Asia held memorial ceremonies to honor the over 230,000 victims of the disaster. Survivors…
Dog Follows Ambulance to Stay with Its Sick Owner
A touching incident in Brazil where a dog followed an ambulance to stay with its sick homeless owner has gone viral on social media. The…
Mutual Warning from Israeli Army and Hamas Regarding Ceasefire Violation
The Israeli army and Hamas exchanged warnings over ceasefire violations following border clashes that resulted in casualties on both sides. This escalation comes after a…
Christmas in the Holy Lands
Christmas celebrations are occurring in Bethlehem and Nazareth, attracting thousands of pilgrims despite the ongoing conflict and hardships in the region. The ceremonies highlight the…
Threat to Cut Cooperation with Israel if Palestinian Resolution is Not Passed
Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to cut all cooperation with Israel if a UN resolution for an independent Palestinian state is not passed. The resolution, which…
Central Bank: Iran's Economic Growth at Four Percent in the First Half of 2014
The Central Bank of Iran reported a four percent economic growth in the first half of 2014, marking the first expansion in three years. President…
Ukrainian Parliament Approves Bill to Facilitate NATO Membership
The Ukrainian Parliament has repealed a law that prohibited NATO membership, paving the way for Ukraine's integration into NATO and the EU. This decision, supported…
Monthly Living Costs in Tehran Amount to 2.28 Million Tomans
Tehran has the highest living costs in Iran at 2.28 million tomans per household, while the minimum wage is only 609,000 tomans. This disparity highlights…
We Are Ashamed of the Situation of Afghan Children in Iran; Is This All?
Four Afghan students were reportedly punished in a humiliating manner by a teacher in Iran, sparking outrage and sympathy from the Iranian public. This incident…
Tunisian Secular Candidate Claims Victory in Presidential Election
Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi claims victory in Tunisia's first free presidential election, while current president Moncef Marzouki refuses to concede until official results are announced.…
Obama: The Return of North Korea to the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism is Under Consideration
President Obama announced that the U.S. is considering re-listing North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism following a cyber attack on Sony Pictures. The…
Morteza Ahmadi, Iranian Cinema and Music Artist, Passes Away
Morteza Ahmadi, a prominent Iranian actor and singer, died at the age of 90 in Tehran after a long battle with lung issues. He was…
Attack by assailant shouting Allahu Akbar injures three police officers in France
A 20-year-old man attacked three police officers in France while shouting Allahu Akbar, injuring them before being shot dead by police. The assailant was identified…
The Academy of Persian Language: Ups and Downs
The article discusses the history and challenges faced by the Academy of Persian Language and Literature, highlighting its ongoing struggle to promote Persian vocabulary amidst…
Interview with Azita Ghahreman: Self-Censorship and the Erasure of Women's Individuality in Poetry
Azita Ghahreman discusses her latest poetry collection 'Hypnosis in Dr. Caligari's Office', exploring themes of self-censorship, gender identity, and the narrative techniques in her work.…
Bodies of Eight Children Found in a House in Australia
Eight children were found dead in a house in Cairns, Australia, alongside a severely injured woman believed to be their mother. The incident has shocked…
Prosthetic Hand Controlled by Brain Signals Successfully Tested
A new prosthetic hand that can be controlled by brain signals has been successfully tested on a woman with quadriplegia. This innovation represents a significant…
Holding Yalda Night Tours Banned This Year
The Tehran Cultural Heritage and Tourism Director has banned Yalda Night tours this year due to religious observances coinciding with the event. Many tourism agencies…
Ministry of Science Reiterates: Ahmadinejad's University Lacks Activity License
The Iranian Ministry of Science has reiterated that the International University of Iranians, linked to former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, lacks a legal license to operate.…
Outernt: Free Access to Information for Everyone, Without Internet
Outernt is a project providing free access to information via satellite for individuals without internet access. It operates like a radio transmitter, allowing users to…
The U.S. Strongly Condemns Taliban Attack on School in Peshawar
The Taliban launched a deadly attack on a military-run school in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing over 130 people, primarily students. U.S. President Barack Obama condemned the…
At least 130 people killed in Taliban attack on school in Peshawar
A Taliban attack on a school in Peshawar resulted in the deaths of at least 130 individuals, including many students. The attack was reportedly a…
Iraqi on Negotiations: We Are Still Far from a Solution
Iran's nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi reported positive discussions with U.S. officials but acknowledged significant gaps remain in reaching a final agreement. The talks are part…
Arrest of Two Individuals for Acid Attack on a Young Girl in Tehran
Two individuals were arrested for an acid attack on a young girl in Tehran, attributed to personal disputes. The police commander acknowledged ongoing investigations into…
Iranian Society; Ostriches with Their Heads in the Snow
The film 'Snow' by Mehdi Rahmani, showcased at the Dubai International Film Festival, explores the disintegration of a traditional Iranian family during a critical engagement…
The Number of Ebola Victims in West Africa Reaches 6,800
The World Health Organization reports that Ebola victims in West Africa have reached 6,841, with the majority of cases in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.…
Environment, Cancer, and the Need for Awareness
The article discusses the efforts of a group of mothers in Italy, led by Anna Magri, who are advocating for environmental awareness and action against…
The Controversy Surrounding Hafez Nazeri and the Grammy Award: Politics or Competition?
The debate over Hafez Nazeri's participation in the Grammy Awards has sparked controversy, with accusations of dishonesty regarding the album's nomination. This situation highlights the…
Request to Summon Dozens of Ahmadinejad Administration Officials in Social Security Case
A lawyer has filed a petition to summon over a hundred officials from Ahmadinejad's administration, including former board members of the Workers' Welfare Bank, in…
ISIS Intensifies Attacks to Capture Samarra
ISIS has intensified its attacks to capture Samarra, a significant Shia holy city, leading to warnings from Ayatollah Sistani and calls for stronger military action…
John Kerry: The World Faces a 'Tragedy' from Climate Change
John Kerry emphasized the urgent need for global action against climate change at a UN conference in Lima, warning that failure to act could lead…
Ahmadinejad's Government Left '100 Billion Tomans' Commitment for the Presidency
The Iranian presidency's budget has reportedly increased significantly, attributed to commitments from the previous government and the need to regulate employee salaries. This has sparked…
Being Different (7); They Do Not Accept Me as a Woman
Dr. Ju Gosling, a prominent figure in the disability rights movement, discusses the societal perceptions of disability and the harmful labels attached to disabled individuals.…
Iraq: 17 Million Shia Pilgrims Enter Karbala for Arbaeen Ceremony
Iraq has seen a record 17.5 million Shia pilgrims enter Karbala for the Arbaeen ceremony, with significant participation from Iranian nationals. This year's event is…
20 to 50 Million Tomans: The Cost of Military Service for Draft Dodgers
Iran's military is implementing a new policy allowing draft dodgers to pay fines ranging from 20 to 50 million tomans to resolve their military service…
Roots of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The article discusses the historical and political roots of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, highlighting its emergence after World War II in response to…
Amnesty International Accuses Israeli Army of Committing 'War Crimes'
Amnesty International has accused the Israeli army of committing war crimes by intentionally targeting residential buildings during the recent Gaza conflict. The organization is calling…
Stomach Cancer is the 'Most Common' Cancer Among Iranian Men
At an international congress on gastrointestinal cancers in Iran, experts highlighted stomach cancer as the most prevalent cancer among Iranian men, urging for preventive measures.…
Continuation of the 'Alcoholic Beverages' Saga: Opposition to Krancjar, Kashani's Resignation
The Ministry of Sports in Iran opposed Zlatko Krancjar's appointment as head coach of the national youth team due to cultural concerns, leading to the…
Iraqi Foreign Minister: The International Coalition Came Late to the War
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari criticized the international coalition for its delayed response to the fight against ISIS, emphasizing the role of Iraqi forces in…
Beyoncé Breaks Record; Grammy Nominees for 2015 Announced
The nominees for the 2015 Grammy Awards have been announced, with Beyoncé breaking the record for the most nominations for women in Grammy history. Sam…
Obama: Washington Will Continue Efforts for Nuclear Agreement with Iran
President Obama reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran while expressing uncertainty about Iran's willingness to negotiate. This comes amid extended…
The British Embassy in Iran Will Reopen by the End of 2014
The Iranian parliament's friendship group with Britain predicts the British embassy in Tehran will reopen by the end of 2014, contingent on resolving visa issues.…
World Health Organization: Ebola is Intensifying in Sierra Leone
The World Health Organization reports a severe increase in Ebola cases in Sierra Leone, with 537 new cases in the last week of November. Despite…
Surrendering Does Not Mean Defeat
Three university professors in Hong Kong, who initiated the Occupy movement, have decided to surrender to the police while aiming to strengthen their networks. Lee…
UN Resolution: Israel Should Join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution urging Israel to join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and place its nuclear facilities under international oversight, with significant…
Why Hawking is 'Wrong' About God?
Stephen Hawking's views on the non-existence of God and the Big Bang being a product of physical laws have sparked significant debate. Critics, including Dan…
124 Deaths in Tehran in the First Six Months of This Year Due to Rice Pills
In the first half of this year, 124 deaths in Tehran were attributed to rice pill poisoning, with a notable decrease in cases compared to…