May 2015
Pentagon Accidentally Sent Anthrax Samples to Several Laboratories
The Pentagon mistakenly sent anthrax samples to various labs, leading to preventive treatments for dozens of individuals potentially exposed. No cases of anthrax disease have…
65-Year-Old German Woman Gives Birth to Quadruplets, Becomes Mother of 17 Children
Ingrit Ronik, a 65-year-old German woman, has given birth to quadruplets, making her the oldest woman to do so and bringing her total number of…
Nasrin Sotoudeh: Ahmad Zeidabadi's Sentence Should Be Reviewed
Ahmad Zeidabadi, a journalist imprisoned since 2009, was set to be released but was instead exiled. Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh argues that his sentence, along with…
Iraqi Army Leaves U.S.-Provided Equipment Behind in Ramadi
The Iraqi Army abandoned significant U.S.-provided military equipment in Ramadi as they retreated from the city, which has now fallen to Islamic State forces. This…
Crash of Flying Car During Test Flight
The Aircar 3.0 prototype crashed during a test flight in Slovakia, but the pilot safely escaped using a parachute. This incident raises concerns about the…
Conservatives Lead in Polls After British Voting
The Conservatives lead in post-election polls in the UK, but may not achieve an outright majority. The Labour Party trails behind, and the Scottish National…
Deaths and Poisoning of Several Workers in Repeated Incidents at Shazand Refinery
Three workers have died and several others have been hospitalized due to toxic gas leaks at the Shazand refinery in Iran, with multiple incidents reported.…
The U.S. Ends Mission to Accompany Commercial Ships in Hormuz
The U.S. has concluded its mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after several days of no incidents. This decision follows the…
Over 200 American Writers Protest Tribute to Charlie Hebdo
The American PEN Association honored Charlie Hebdo for its commitment to free speech, which sparked backlash from over 200 writers within the organization. This controversy…
White House: It's Too Early to Link Texas Attack to ISIS
The White House has stated it is premature to link the recent Texas shooting to ISIS, despite the group claiming responsibility. The attackers, Elton Simpson…
The Oldest Complete Version of the 'Ten Commandments' to Be Displayed
The oldest complete version of the 'Ten Commandments' will be displayed for the first time in Israel as part of an exhibition celebrating significant milestones…
New Report: Israeli Army Inflicts Unprecedented Harm on Gaza Civilians
A report by retired Israeli soldiers claims that the Israeli army caused unprecedented harm to Gaza civilians during the 2014 conflict, with soldiers reportedly firing…
The 2015 PEN America Award Granted to Sattar Beheshti
PEN America has awarded its 2015 prize to the late Iranian blogger Sattar Beheshti, honoring his courage against censorship and repression. The award ceremony took…