July 2016
Occupation of Police Station in Yerevan Ends with Surrender of Armed Men After Two Weeks
After two weeks of occupation and hostage-taking at a police station in Yerevan, armed opposition members surrendered to security forces, leading to the arrest of…
The Number of Injured in Yerevan Clashes Rises to 75
Clashes in Yerevan between police and demonstrators have resulted in 75 injuries and the death of a police officer due to sniper fire. The violence…
15 Killed in Attack on Disability Center in Japan
A knife attack at a disability center in Japan resulted in at least 15 deaths and 45 injuries. The assailant, a 26-year-old employee of the…
Erdogan's Order to Close Over 2300 Civil and Educational Institutions in Turkey
President Erdogan has ordered the closure of over 2300 institutions in Turkey, including schools and charities, accusing them of ties to his political rival Fethullah…
Clashes in Yerevan Leave 51 Injured
Clashes in Yerevan over a hostage situation have resulted in at least 51 injuries, including police. Armed individuals are demanding the release of an opposition…
99 Generals and Admirals of the Turkish Army Officially Accused of 'Attempting a Coup'
Ninety-nine Turkish generals were accused of attempting a coup, leading to widespread suspensions of judges, teachers, and police, totaling over 60,000. The Turkish government claims…
WikiLeaks Publishes About 300,000 Emails from Members of Turkey's Ruling Party
WikiLeaks has released approximately 300,000 emails from Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, leading to the Turkish government blocking the site. This disclosure is seen…
Brazil Investigates 'Terrorist Threats' During the Olympics 'Thoroughly'
Brazil's security agency is investigating potential terrorist threats related to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics, particularly from a group claiming allegiance to ISIS. The Brazilian…
UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Repression in Turkey
UN Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein criticized Turkey's crackdown on judges and warned against reinstating the death penalty following a failed coup. International…
Who is Fethullah Gülen?
The article discusses Fethullah Gülen, a cleric living in exile in the U.S., who has been accused by Turkish President Erdoğan of orchestrating a failed…
Three Police Officers Killed in Louisiana; Shooter's Identity Revealed
Gavin Long, a former U.S. Marine, killed three police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on his birthday. The attack has intensified ongoing protests against police…
Obama Strongly Condemns the Killing of Three Police Officers in Louisiana
Three police officers were killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during a shooting, prompting Barack Obama to condemn the attack as cowardly. This incident follows recent…
Obama at Dallas Memorial for Fallen Officers: We Must Set Aside Despair
Barack Obama spoke at a memorial for five police officers killed by a sniper in Dallas, urging Americans to set aside despair amid rising racial…
Dallas Sniper Intended to Carry Out 'Wider Attacks'
The Dallas sniper, Micah Johnson, had plans for broader attacks prior to the recent protests against police violence. He was found with bomb-making materials and…
Owners of 'Unauthorized Tinted Vehicles' in Tehran to be Fined
Tehran's traffic police have announced fines for owners of vehicles with unauthorized tinted windows, requiring them to remove the tint. This crackdown is part of…
Protests Against Police Shooting of Black Americans Continue in the U.S.
Protests against police shootings of Black Americans have persisted across multiple U.S. cities, largely remaining non-violent despite recent violent incidents in Dallas. The protests are…
Tehran Municipality Officers Attack Art University, Clash with Security Forces
Tehran municipality officers clashed with security forces at the Art University over a disputed building, the 'Qazakhaneh,' which the university claims to have owned for…
Two Dead Following Militant Attack on Eid al-Fitr Ceremony in Bangladesh
A militant attack during Eid al-Fitr prayers in Bangladesh resulted in two police deaths and injuries to nine others. The attack follows a recent deadly…
Iraqi Anger Over Security Failures; Death Toll from Baghdad Attacks Rises to 213
Iraqi citizens are expressing outrage over the government's failure to secure the city following a devastating suicide bombing that killed at least 213 people. Prime…
The Death Toll from the Explosion in Baghdad's Karrada Area Rises to 115
A suicide bombing in Baghdad's Karrada area has killed 115 people and injured 187, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack targeted Shiite civilians during a…