December 2017
Catalonia's Separatist Leader Appeals to Spanish Government: Let Me Return
Carles Puigdemont, the exiled leader of Catalonia's separatists, has requested permission from the Spanish government to return and participate in the reopening of the Catalan…
UN Human Rights Commissioner Warns About New Coalition in Austrian Government
The UN Human Rights Commissioner has warned that the new far-right coalition government in Austria, led by Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, poses a dangerous shift in…
Concealment in Announcing Famous Doping Champions in Iran
The president of the Iranian Cycling Federation revealed that doping cases of athletes, including Hossein Asgari, are often concealed if they retire and commit to…
Iran's Volleyball Representative Eliminated from World Club Championship
Iran's Bank Sarmayeh volleyball team was eliminated from the World Club Championship after losing all three of its matches in Poland. Despite strong performances in…
Increase in Mine-Related Casualties in 2016; Over 1500 Children Have Fallen Victim
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines reported a significant increase in landmine casualties in 2016, with over 8,600 victims, including more than 1,500 children. This…
Democratic Candidate Doug Jones Wins Senate Election in Alabama
Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate, has won the Senate election in Alabama against Republican Judge Roy Moore, marking a significant political shift in a traditionally…
Golden Globe Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced, with notable nominations for "The Shape of Water" and Meryl Streep. However, the Iranian…
Second 'Shame March' by Israelis Against Netanyahu
Israeli protesters held a second 'Shame March' against Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding his resignation and a swift trial for corruption charges. The protests, which saw…
Fifth Ballon d'Or for Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has won his fifth Ballon d'Or in 2017, tying with Lionel Messi. This award marks another significant achievement in their ongoing rivalry, as…
Russia's Team Banned from 2018 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has banned the Russian team from the 2018 Winter Olympics due to government involvement in doping scandals. Russian athletes may still…
Netanyahu to Iranian Wrestler: The Bullies Who Forced You to Lose Will Lose Themselves
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a message to Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi after he was forced to lose a match to avoid facing an…