February 2015
Special Clerical Court: The Case of a Cleric Sentenced to Death is Under Appeal
The head of the Special Clerical Court announced that the case of Majid Jafari Tabar, a cleric sentenced to death, is currently under appeal. The…
Islamic State Militants Destroy Ancient Artifacts in Mosul
Islamic State militants have destroyed ancient artifacts in Mosul, claiming they are symbols of idolatry. UNESCO's head has called for an emergency UN Security Council…
Argentina's Intelligence and Security Agency Dissolved Following Suspicious Death of Nisman
Argentina's lawmakers have voted to dissolve the intelligence agency following the suspicious death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who was investigating the AMIA bombing and alleged…
Aref: Andranik Was Not a Political Person
Andranik Asatourian, a prominent Iranian pop music composer, passed away at 73 in Los Angeles. Aref, a fellow pop singer, reflects on their collaboration, highlighting…
Jamshid Akrami: 'Taxi' is a Film About Censorship
Jafar Panahi's film 'Taxi' won the Golden Bear at the 2015 Berlin International Film Festival despite his absence due to political restrictions. Film critic Jamshid…
Commander of Police: We Are Told Not to Consider Anyone in the Acid Attack Case
The commander of Iran's police force addressed public concerns regarding the unresolved acid attacks in Isfahan, asserting that while most cases are solved, a small…
Closure of Shab Shameshk Ski Resort Following Cancellation of National Team's Trip to the U.S.
The Shab Shameshk ski resort was closed by judicial authorities following a controversial opening ceremony that lacked proper coordination, leading to the cancellation of the…
DNA of Another Individual Found in the Apartment of Slain Argentine Prosecutor
DNA from another individual has been found in the apartment of Alberto Nisman, the murdered Argentine prosecutor who accused President Cristina Fernández of covering up…
From 'Lower Manhattan' to the Presidential Office
Vidal, a teenager from Brooklyn, was inspired by his principal, Ms. Lopez, who taught him the value of life and community. Their story gained national…
Qatar Purchases Gauguin Painting for $300 Million
Qatar has purchased Paul Gauguin's painting 'When Will You Marry?' for $300 million, setting a new record for art sales. The sale highlights the growing…
Politics 75 - Guest of the Week Shahram Shapareh
The weekly program 'Politics' hosted by Kambiz Hosseini features Shahram Shapareh as the guest this week. The show is broadcasted on Radio Farda and provides…
Young Turkish-Norwegian Filmmaker in Search of True Islam?
Nafiseh Ozkal Lorentzen, a Turkish-Norwegian filmmaker, explores alternative representations of Islam in her documentary 'Islam of Men - Islam and Masculinity.' The film challenges Western…
Argentinian Prosecutor: Judge Nisman Had Prepared Arrest Warrant for Kirchner
Argentinian prosecutor Viviana Fein confirmed that Judge Alberto Nisman prepared an arrest warrant for President Cristina Fernández Kirchner before his mysterious death. This revelation raises…