November 2014
The Pope in Turkey Amidst Christian Persecution in the Middle East
Pope Francis visited Turkey, condemning the persecution of Christians by Islamic militants and advocating for interfaith dialogue. His visit comes at a time when Christians…
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…
Pope Calls for Solidarity to Combat ISIS's 'Great Crimes'
Pope Francis called for an end to religious extremism and emphasized the need to combat poverty and hunger during his visit to Turkey. His trip…
Over a Hundred Islamists Arrested Ahead of Nationwide Protests in Egypt
Egyptian security forces arrested over 100 Islamists ahead of planned protests against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. The Salafi Front called for demonstrations to oppose the…
Soheil Arabi's Wife Discusses His Death Sentence
Soheil Arabi, a social media user, has had his death sentence confirmed by Iran's Supreme Court for blasphemy. His wife spoke to Radio Farda about…
63 Killed in Airstrike on Islamic State's 'Capital' in Syria
The Syrian Air Force conducted airstrikes on Raqqa, killing 63 people, including at least 36 civilians, marking the first such attack since the Islamic State…
Iraqi Forces Retake Two Cities in Diyala Province from ISIS
Iraqi forces have successfully retaken the cities of Saadiya and Jalawla from ISIS militants with support from Shiite and Kurdish groups. Ongoing clashes and bombings…
John Lennon Wall in Prague Painted White
The John Lennon Wall in Prague, a symbol of artistic resistance, was painted white by art students on the 25th anniversary of the end of…
Guardian Council Rejects Bill to Increase Powers of Justice Minister
The Guardian Council rejected a parliamentary bill aimed at increasing the Justice Minister's powers due to constitutional concerns. The bill had previously received parliamentary approval…
Governor of the Islamic State in Mosul Killed
Ridwan Talib al-Hamdouni, a senior ISIS leader in Mosul, was reportedly killed in a coalition airstrike. His death, while confirmed by local sources, remains unverified…
Egypt's Prosecutor Demands Death Penalty for Mohamed Morsi
Egypt's Attorney General has demanded the death penalty for former president Mohamed Morsi, accusing him of espionage for foreign countries, including Iran. This trial is…
Kerry After the Murder of American Hostage by ISIS: We Will Not Be Intimidated
John Kerry condemned the murder of American hostage Abdul Rahman Kassig by ISIS, asserting that the U.S. will not be intimidated by such violence. This…
US Announces: 35 Airstrikes Against ISIS Positions from Wednesday to Friday
The US conducted 35 airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq from November 21 to 23, targeting positions of the Islamic State and Khorasan group.…
Iraqi Army Recaptures the City of Beiji from ISIS
The Iraqi army has successfully recaptured Beiji from ISIS after two weeks of operations, aiming to regain control of the largest oil refinery in Iraq.…
Ministry of Culture: 'The Decline of the Colonel' Will Not Receive Approval Until Revised
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has denied publication approval for Mahmoud Dowlatabadi's novel 'The Decline of the Colonel' due to content issues, stating it will…
Yusuf Islam: Some Are Not Happy About My Return to Music
Yusuf Islam has released a new album after a five-year hiatus, but some Muslims disapprove of his return to music. Cheryl Cole has made history…