Securities and Exchange Commission
December 2014
U.S. Concern Over 'Attack' on Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Office in Baku
The U.S. has expressed concern over a police raid on the Baku office of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which included the detention and interrogation of…
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…
Pregnancy Allowance for Fourth Child and Beyond
The Iranian Social Security Organization has announced the cancellation of restrictions on pregnancy allowances for families having fourth children and beyond, aligning with government policies…
Lone Wolves: Personality Crisis or Extremism?
A man with a long history of severe mental illness attacked pedestrians in Dijon, France, while another man assaulted police officers in Joué-lès-Tours. Analysts are…
Heavy Clashes Between Peshmerga and ISIS in Sinjar City
Heavy clashes occurred between Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga forces and ISIS in Sinjar city as Peshmerga broke the siege of Mount Sinjar and provided aid to…
Members of Boko Haram Kidnap at Least 185 Women and Children in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants kidnapped 185 women and children and killed 35 in northeastern Nigeria, raising concerns about security forces' effectiveness. The attack reflects the ongoing…
Cautious U.S. Reaction and Harsh Israeli Response to Palestinian Resolution Draft
The Palestinians submitted a draft resolution for statehood to the UN Security Council, prompting a cautious U.S. response and a harsh Israeli backlash. The resolution…
John Kerry: The World Faces a 'Tragedy' from Climate Change
John Kerry emphasized the urgent need for global action against climate change at a UN conference in Lima, warning that failure to act could lead…
Family of Rezaian Concerned About 'Devastating Consequences' of Prison on His Health
Jason Rezaian's family is increasingly concerned about his deteriorating health due to prolonged detention in Iran, citing severe physical and mental health issues. The U.S.…
Ashton Carter Nominated as U.S. Secretary of Defense
President Obama has nominated Ashton Carter as the new Secretary of Defense, succeeding Chuck Hagel. Carter, currently the Deputy Secretary of Defense, is expected to…