December 2014
U.S. Concern Over 'Attack' on Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Office in Baku
The U.S. has expressed concern over a police raid on the Baku office of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which included the detention and interrogation of…
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…
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…
Cautious U.S. Reaction and Harsh Israeli Response to Palestinian Resolution Draft
The Palestinians submitted a draft resolution for statehood to the UN Security Council, prompting a cautious U.S. response and a harsh Israeli backlash. The resolution…
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.…
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…
Iran Among the '10 Worst Countries in the World' for Women
A report from the World Economic Forum ranks Iran as the sixth worst country for women, highlighting significant gender disparities in education, political representation, and…
26-Year Prison Sentence for Pakistani Actress for 'Blasphemy'
Veena Malik, a Pakistani actress, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for blasphemy after dancing on a television program. The ruling has sparked…