December 2014
Project 'Noah's Ark' in Russia; Genetic Bank of All Earth's Organisms
Moscow State University is launching a project called 'Noah's Ark' to create a genetic bank of all living and extinct species. This initiative aims to…
Russia: US Sanctions Hinder Cooperation on Iran and Syria
Russia has warned that US sanctions could hinder cooperation on critical issues like Iran's nuclear program and the Syrian crisis. This comes after the US…
Parts of the Airplane Found During Search for AirAsia Airbus
Indonesian officials have found parts resembling an airplane and emergency slides in the search area for the missing AirAsia flight 8501. The U.S. has dispatched…
Vietnam's Efforts to Capture the Caviar Market
Vietnam is making significant strides in the caviar market by cultivating sturgeon and aiming to compete with traditional producers like Russia and Iran. The Vietnamese…
Syrian Government Expresses Readiness to Negotiate with Opposition Groups
The Syrian government has expressed readiness to negotiate with opposition groups in a meeting set for next month in Moscow. However, it remains uncertain whether…
U.S. Stock Indices Set New Records
U.S. stock indices, including the Dow Jones and S&P 500, have reached new record highs, driven by strong economic growth estimates. Analysts express concerns about…
Russia's New Doctrine: NATO is the Main Military Threat to Moscow
Russia's new military doctrine identifies NATO as the primary military threat, particularly in light of recent tensions over Ukraine. This doctrine suggests an increased willingness…
Russia: The Crisis of Ruble Devaluation Has Ended
Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced that the country has overcome its currency crisis, with the ruble strengthening after recent measures including interest rate hikes.…
Threat to Cut Cooperation with Israel if Palestinian Resolution is Not Passed
Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to cut all cooperation with Israel if a UN resolution for an independent Palestinian state is not passed. The resolution, which…
Is Bashar al-Assad Approaching His End?
The Egyptian website Bawabat Al-Ahram reports on a secret plan involving the US and Russia to oust Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria, supported by…
Committee to Protect Journalists: At Least 60 Journalists Were Killed in 2014
The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that at least 60 journalists were killed globally in 2014, with a notable number being international journalists. The report…
Ukrainian Parliament Approves Bill to Facilitate NATO Membership
The Ukrainian Parliament has repealed a law that prohibited NATO membership, paving the way for Ukraine's integration into NATO and the EU. This decision, supported…
Outernt: Free Access to Information for Everyone, Without Internet
Outernt is a project providing free access to information via satellite for individuals without internet access. It operates like a radio transmitter, allowing users to…
New US Spacecraft 'Orion' Launched into Space
The US launched its new spacecraft 'Orion' on December 14, marking a significant step towards future human space exploration, including missions to Mars. This unmanned…
Freedom House: Iran Ranked Worst in Internet Freedom
Freedom House's latest report ranks Iran as the worst country in the world for internet freedom, highlighting severe restrictions and violations of user rights. The…