November 2014
Police Officer Who Killed American Teen Resigns
Darren Wilson, the police officer involved in the shooting of Michael Brown, has resigned amid ongoing protests and unrest in Ferguson and across the U.S.…
The Death Toll from Ebola Reaches 'Seven Thousand'
The World Health Organization reports that the death toll from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has reached nearly 7,000, with over 16,000 infections. The…
Young Girl's Dance in Tehran Metro Sparks Controversy
A video of a young girl dancing in the Tehran Metro has gone viral, receiving significant media attention and public support. This incident follows a…
Teacher Murdered by Student: A Sign of Crisis in Iran's Education System?
Seventeen teachers' unions in Iran have declared a crisis in the education system following the murder of a teacher by a student. The statement highlights…
Dozens of Prisoners in Venezuela Have Died Due to Drug Poisoning
In Venezuela, 35 prisoners have died from drug poisoning, raising concerns among human rights advocates about the official narrative. The situation escalated following a hunger…
15 Positions of ISIS Targeted by US Coalition Forces
The US military and its allies conducted airstrikes targeting 15 ISIS positions in Iraq and Syria, with significant impacts reported in Kobani and other regions.…
Japanese Researchers: Carcinogenic Substances in E-Cigarettes Are Up to 10 Times Higher Than Regular Cigarettes
Japanese researchers found that carcinogenic substances in e-cigarettes can be up to ten times higher than in traditional cigarettes, challenging the perception of e-cigarettes as…
Oil Prices Fall in Global Markets After OPEC Production Ceiling Stabilization
OPEC has decided to maintain its production ceiling despite falling oil prices, leading to a significant drop in global oil prices. Saudi Arabia and the…
Music News from Iran
Ali Rahbari advises Hossein Alizadeh against accepting the title of Knight, arguing it undermines the authenticity of Iranian music. Mohammad Reza Shajarian criticizes the commercialization…
Human Rights Federation: Preventing Abortion is Violence Against Women
The International Federation for Human Rights condemned laws preventing abortion as a form of violence against women, highlighting the dangers posed by such restrictions. The…
First Phase of Ebola Vaccine Trials is 'Promising'
The first phase of Ebola vaccine trials has shown promising results, with all 20 healthy volunteers producing antibodies against the virus. Despite this progress, the…
A French Kiss Transfers 80 Million Bacteria
A new study reveals that a French kiss can transfer up to 80 million bacteria between partners, highlighting the biological implications of kissing. Conducted by…
Violence Against Women in Iran: From 'Patriarchal Laws' to 'Societal Poverty'
The article discusses the pervasive issue of violence against women in Iran, highlighting the role of patriarchal laws and societal poverty in exacerbating this violence.…
Half of Iran's Motor Oil Market is Dominated by Counterfeit Products
Abbas Samavati, head of the Union of Tire, Brake Oil, and Filter Sellers, revealed that a significant portion of motor oil in Iran is counterfeit,…
Presidential Elections Held in Tunisia; Main Competition Among Secularists
Tunisia held its first free presidential election on December 2, with main candidates Beji Caid Essebsi and Moncef Marzouki, both secularists opposing Islamism. The election…
John Lennon Wall in Prague Painted White
The John Lennon Wall in Prague, a symbol of artistic resistance, was painted white by art students on the 25th anniversary of the end of…
Guardian Council Rejects Bill to Increase Powers of Justice Minister
The Guardian Council rejected a parliamentary bill aimed at increasing the Justice Minister's powers due to constitutional concerns. The bill had previously received parliamentary approval…
UN: A Long Battle Against Ebola Lies Ahead
The UN warns that a long battle against Ebola continues, requiring significant resources to prevent further outbreaks in Africa. The global community is urged to…
Governor of the Islamic State in Mosul Killed
Ridwan Talib al-Hamdouni, a senior ISIS leader in Mosul, was reportedly killed in a coalition airstrike. His death, while confirmed by local sources, remains unverified…
Kerry and Fabius: Significant Differences Remain for Achieving Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius highlighted ongoing significant differences in nuclear negotiations with Iran, despite a shared desire…
Global Music News from the Past Week
Bob Dylan's new book, featuring his complete works, is released in a limited edition. Neil Young calls for a boycott of Starbucks over environmental issues.…
Iraq: ISIS has stolen one million tons of grain and transported it to Syria
Iraqi officials report that ISIS has stolen one million tons of grain from Nineveh province and transported it to Syria, raising concerns about food security…
Significant Decrease in 'Average Fertility Rate' in Iranian Families
The fertility rate in Iranian families has decreased significantly, with the average number of children per family dropping from six to less than two since…
Human Rights Observers: ISIS has Executed 1,432 Syrians Since July
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that ISIS has executed 1,432 Syrians since July, with many victims being civilians, including children. The ongoing violence…
White House Confirms American Aid Worker Killed by ISIS
The White House confirmed the beheading of American aid worker Abdul-Rahman Kassig by ISIS, which was documented in a video released by the group. This…
UN Secretary-General Calls for 'Wide Mobilization' Against Ebola
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged global leaders at the G20 summit to mobilize resources against the Ebola outbreak, which has claimed over 5,000 lives. He…
US Announces: 35 Airstrikes Against ISIS Positions from Wednesday to Friday
The US conducted 35 airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and Iraq from November 21 to 23, targeting positions of the Islamic State and Khorasan group.…
Iraqi Army Recaptures the City of Beiji from ISIS
The Iraqi army has successfully recaptured Beiji from ISIS after two weeks of operations, aiming to regain control of the largest oil refinery in Iraq.…
USA: We Have Crossed the Moral Line on Torture in Some Cases and Accept Responsibility
The U.S. government admitted to the UN that it has crossed moral lines regarding torture since 9/11, acknowledging past abuses while emphasizing a commitment to…