February 2015
Renowned Turkish Writer Yasar Kemal Passes Away
Yasar Kemal, a prominent Turkish writer, passed away at the age of 92 in Istanbul. Known for his works addressing social issues and Kurdish rights,…
Peyman Akbari: Do Not Allow Female Journalists into the Volleyball Hall
Peyman Akbari, the head coach of Paykan Volleyball Club, made controversial remarks against allowing female journalists into the volleyball hall, citing stress on players during…
Safavi: Nouri al-Maliki Resigned from Iraqi Prime Minister Position at the Request of the Leader
Yahya Rahim Safavi revealed that Nouri al-Maliki resigned as Prime Minister of Iraq at the request of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. This resignation followed…
Iranian Students at Massachusetts University Campaign to Lift Restrictions
Iranian students at the University of Massachusetts successfully campaigned to lift restrictions on their admission to certain engineering programs. The campaign drew attention from university…
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid's Dominance in Germany
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Schalke in the UEFA Champions League, alleviating fan criticism following a previous lackluster performance. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the…
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…
Where Are the Boundaries of Tolerance?
The article discusses the concept of tolerance, its historical roots, and its implications in society and politics. It highlights the challenges and philosophical questions surrounding…
Dozens of Protesters Against the Islamization of Schools Arrested in Turkey
Dozens of protesters against the Islamization of schools in Turkey were arrested during nationwide demonstrations. The protests were largely organized by the Alevi minority and…
Bashar al-Assad: We Are Informed of Coalition Airstrikes in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated that his government is informed of US-led coalition airstrikes against the Islamic State, claiming these attacks could help his regime…
Freedom Square: Three People! With One Click!
The article discusses the challenges of urban transportation and the rise of ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber, which have transformed how people travel in…
Noori-Zad: Security Forces Failed to Disperse Nasrin Sotoudeh and Her Supporters
Nasrin Sotoudeh and her supporters successfully held a protest against her three-year ban from practicing law, despite attempts by security forces to disperse them. The…
Intervention of Hindu Gods Against Sexual Assault
In 2012, a gang rape incident in Delhi sparked widespread protests in India, highlighting the ongoing issue of sexual violence against women. The graphic novel…
Return of Protesters to the Streets of Hong Kong
Thousands of democracy advocates protested in Hong Kong against the central government's decision to control elections. This marks a significant return to activism after previous…