December 2015
Efforts to Abolish Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
Aliyar Malekshahi, head of the Judicial Commission, advocates for abolishing the death penalty for drug traffickers, suggesting it requires national consensus and further refinement. A…
Dissatisfaction with Body Image and Its Consequences
Recent studies highlight the growing issue of body dissatisfaction and its health implications, showing that negative body image can lead to serious health risks regardless…
Uncertain Literacy Levels of Three and a Half Million Iranians
The head of Iran's Literacy Movement revealed that the literacy status of 3.5 million Iranians remains unclear, preventing them from registering for education. The government…
Symbolic Movement of 'Chador-Wearing' Girls in Tajrish
A group of girls and boys dressed in early Pahlavi-era clothing staged a symbolic event in Tajrish to evoke nostalgia for old Tehran. The event,…
Obama Defends Fight Against ISIS Within 'American Standards'
Barack Obama defended his administration's strategy against ISIS in a recent NPR interview, emphasizing the need for the fight to align with American values. Despite…
FIFA Bans Blatter and Platini from Football Activities for Eight Years
FIFA's Ethics Committee has banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini from football activities for eight years due to violations of FIFA's rules regarding personal interests…
The World's Most Expensive House Sold for $301 Million
The world's most expensive house, the Palace of Louis XIV, has been sold for $301 million in the suburbs of Paris to an anonymous buyer…
Closure of Los Angeles Schools Following Release of a 'Threatening Email'
Los Angeles schools were closed due to a threatening email that raised concerns of a potential attack. Local officials took precautionary measures, while New York…
The Failure of the Far-Right in the Second Round of Regional Elections in France
The far-right National Front faced significant setbacks in the second round of France's regional elections, with the Republican Party led by Nicolas Sarkozy winning in…
Which Media Do You Trust?
The head of a research center in Iran claims that the public's trust in state media is higher than in satellite and social media. Trust…
The Faction; Examination of Events Related to the Formation of an Autonomous Government in Azerbaijan
The article discusses the 70th anniversary of the short-lived National Government of Azerbaijan in Iran, which faced legal ambiguities and accusations leading to its quick…
Security Forces Prevent Commemoration Ceremony for Pouyandeh and Mokhtari in Karaj
Security forces in Iran disrupted a commemoration ceremony for two murdered writers, Mohammad Mokhtari and Mohammad Jafar Pouyandeh, on the anniversary of their deaths. The…
House of Representatives Proposal to Tighten 'Visa Waiver' Regulations for Entry into the U.S.
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a proposal to tighten visa waiver regulations for travelers from 38 countries, including several European…