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…
Palizdar: Mortazavi claimed he has taken copies of all his documents out of the country
Abbas Palizdar claims that Saeed Mortazavi, a former Tehran prosecutor, stated in court that he has taken copies of all his documents out of Iran.…
A Day of National Mourning and 10 Days of Gathering Ban Following Kabul Suicide Attack
A suicide attack in Kabul has resulted in 80 deaths and over 230 injuries, prompting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to declare a national day of…
Suicide Bombing in Kabul Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured
A suicide bombing during a Hazara protest in Kabul resulted in at least 61 deaths and 200 injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The protest was…
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…
Sports Arbitration Court Confirms Ban on Russian Athletics from Olympics
The Sports Arbitration Court upheld the ban on Russian athletes from the Rio 2016 Olympics due to doping allegations, rejecting Russia's appeal. This decision affects…
Israel: Law Passed Allowing Expulsion of Knesset Members
The Israeli Knesset has passed a controversial law allowing for the expulsion of members who incite racism or support armed actions against Israel. This law…
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…
Trump Officially Nominated as Republican Candidate for U.S. Presidential Election
Donald Trump was officially nominated as the Republican candidate for the U.S. presidential election during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland after securing 1,237 votes.…
Commander of the IRGC in South Khorasan Threatens Governor
The IRGC commander in South Khorasan threatened the provincial governor over recent political appointments, claiming they are politically motivated and detrimental to the public's interests.…
Three 'Yarsan' Followers Sew Their Lips in Protest During Rouhani's Visit to Kermanshah
Three Yarsan followers protested by sewing their lips shut during President Rouhani's visit to Kermanshah, highlighting ongoing discrimination against their community. This act of protest…
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…
Continued Arrests of Generals and Prosecutors in Turkey
Turkey has arrested approximately six thousand individuals, including military generals and prosecutors, in connection with a failed coup attempt that resulted in over 260 deaths.…
French President: A Group May Be Behind the Nice Attack
A terrorist attack in Nice, France, resulted in 84 deaths and over 200 injuries, with a Tunisian man identified as the attacker. The incident has…
120 Visual Arts Activists Protest Prohibition of Parviz Tanavoli's Travel
Around 120 Iranian artists and critics protested against the travel ban on renowned artist Parviz Tanavoli, who was prevented from attending a book unveiling in…
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…
The Impact of the Nuclear Agreement on Human Rights and Civil Society
Nasrin Sotoudeh discusses the impact of the nuclear agreement on human rights and civil society in Iran, noting that while the situation has not worsened,…
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…
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…
The Cost of 'No!'
The article discusses the significant personal costs associated with dissent in Iran, highlighting the case of Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist imprisoned for her…
Amnesty International Warns of Continued Hunger Strike by Narges Mohammadi
Amnesty International has raised alarms over Narges Mohammadi's hunger strike, protesting her inability to contact her children due to Iranian authorities' restrictions. Mohammadi, who suffers…
Increase in Casualties from Karada Explosion; 'The Explosive Vehicle Came from Diyala'
The death toll from a recent terrorist attack in Karada, Iraq, has risen to 250, prompting the resignation of the Iraqi Minister of Interior, who…
White House: Baghdad Attacks Strengthen Our Resolve to Support Iraq
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to support Iraqi security forces following a deadly suicide bombing in Baghdad that killed at least 125 people.…
Queen Elizabeth at the Scottish Parliament: Staying Calm in Today's World is Difficult
Queen Elizabeth addressed the Scottish Parliament, highlighting the challenges of staying calm in a rapidly changing world, without mentioning Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister,…
Murder of 13-Year-Old Israeli Girl in Her Bedroom by a Palestinian
A 13-year-old Israeli girl was murdered in her bedroom by a Palestinian attacker, prompting condemnation from the U.S. and Israel. The incident highlights ongoing violence…