November 2014
Afghanistan's Upper House Approves Security Agreements with the US and NATO
Afghanistan's Upper House approved security agreements with the US and NATO, allowing 12,500 foreign troops to remain in the country next year. This decision, made…
Death of British National Following Taliban Suicide Attack in Kabul
A Taliban suicide attack on a British embassy vehicle in Kabul resulted in the death of five people, including a British national, and injured 33…
Reuters: Iran and the US are discussing new ideas
Iran and the US are in negotiations regarding nuclear agreements, with both sides acknowledging significant gaps. The deadline for a comprehensive agreement is approaching, and…
Afkham: The 1+5 Group Has Not Presented Any New Proposal to Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied reports of new proposals from the 1+5 group during ongoing nuclear negotiations in Vienna. The focus remains on Iran's own…
Intensive Negotiations Between Iran and 1+5 Ahead of Nuclear Agreement Deadline
Intensive negotiations are ongoing between Iran and the 1+5 group as the deadline for a nuclear agreement approaches. Key figures involved include Iranian Foreign Minister…
Mohammad Javad Zarif Returns to Tehran for 'Consultation'
Mohammad Javad Zarif is returning to Tehran for consultation amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with the P5+1 in Vienna. Key discussions are taking place just days…
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…
USA: Responsibility for Reaching a Comprehensive Nuclear Agreement with Iran Lies with Iran
The U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor stated that while reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran by December 3 is challenging, it remains possible. The responsibility…
Fighting Ebola with Music
A supergroup called Band Aid has re-recorded the charity song 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' to raise funds for fighting the Ebola outbreak in West…
Japan's Economy Returns to Recession, Impacting Global Stock Markets
Japan has returned to recession, which has negatively impacted global stock markets. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has postponed tax increases and may call for early…
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…
Beyoncé is the Highest-Earning Woman in Music Worldwide
Beyoncé was named the highest-earning female music artist in 2014, thanks to her album and concert tour. Phil Collins stated that retirement from music is…
Deputy for Women in the Ministry of Sports: Women Will Return to Stadiums
Rababeh Shahrian announced that women will be allowed to attend certain sports events in Iran, following international pressure after the arrest of Ghoncheh Ghavami. This…
Stephen Hawking and the 'Death of Philosophy'
Stephen Hawking's assertion that philosophy is dead due to its failure to keep pace with science has sparked significant debate. Critics, including philosophers like John…
Ministry of Culture: 'The Decline of the Colonel' Will Not Receive Approval Until Revised
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has denied publication approval for Mahmoud Dowlatabadi's novel 'The Decline of the Colonel' due to content issues, stating it will…
Yusuf Islam: Some Are Not Happy About My Return to Music
Yusuf Islam has released a new album after a five-year hiatus, but some Muslims disapprove of his return to music. Cheryl Cole has made history…