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University at Massachusetts Amherst Admissions: UMass Reverses Ban Preventing Iran Students From Studying Engineering, Science

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst reversed a decision it made earlier this month to ban Iranian students from taking certain engineering and science courses. The university backed down after student groups and organizations protested the school's decision.

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner News: Prosecutor Asks Federal Judge to Investigate Argentina President's Alleged Tampering in 1994 Bombing Probe

Gerardo Pollicita, an Argentine prosecutor has requested that a federal judge investigate President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner over allegations that she helped to cover up Iranian links to 1994 bombing at a Jewish center that led to the deaths of 85 people.

Alberto Nisman Iran Report: Unexplained DNA Found in Apartment of Dead Argentina Prosecutor

Argentine forensic experts have discovered DNA from an unidentified person in the apartment of special prosecutor Alberto Nisman who died January 18 under what has been regarded as highly mysterious circumstances.

Alberto Nisman Death: Argentine Foreign Minister Denies Nisman's Claims That He Was Involved in Iran Cover up

One of the people that Nisman claimed was involved in a cover-up, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman, is defending himself against the accusation.

Middle East News 2015: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Vows to Respond to Hezbollah Attack on Lebanon Border 'Forcefully'

Violence flared up at the Israeli-Lebanese border on Wednesday after a Hezbollah missile attack killed two soldiers, the. The Lebanese militants apparently launched the devices in retaliation for a deadly airstrike attributed to Israel, which had claimed the lives of six of their fighters in the occupied Golan Heights earlier this month.

Prosecutor Alberto Nisman Iran Report: Jewish in Argentina Skip Holocaust Remembrance Day 2015 in Protest of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner

A week after the mysterious death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman, a man who was investigating the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires, Jewish groups in Argentina have decided to boycott the government's Holocaust commemorations.

ISIS News Update: Arizona Senator John McCain Recommends More Special Forces, Troops to Fight Islamic State

Arizona Sen. John McCain has called for more ground troops to battle Islamic State terrorists. He says that the bombing campaign has not worked.

Iran Official Denies Using Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq

Footage shows Iran has become more involved in the fight against ISIS. A recently released video shows an Iranian fighter plane attacking ISIS positions within Iraq. However, the Iranian government denies their involvement despite visual evidence and U.S. tacit acknowledgement.

Iran News: Nuclear Talks Extended as Deal on Weapons Is Not Reached by Original Deadline

Talks over Iran's nuclear program will continue for another seven months after negotiators failed to reach an accord by a Monday deadline.

British Prime Minister, 700K Citizens Demand Release of Woman Jailed for a Year for Watching a Volleyball Match in Tehran, Iran

A British-Iranian woman and law graduate from London was detained in Tehran after trying to watch a men's volleyball game.

Islamic State: Conference in Paris Aims to Divide Responsibility in Coalition Against ISIS

Conference in Paris aims to divide responsibility in coalition against Islamic State A historically important city in world wars, Paris will host yet another international conference Monday to divide responsibility in confronting the Islamic State.

Iraqi PM Maliki Resists Ouster as Western Nations, Iran Rally Around Abadi

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki refuses to step down, despite the U.S., E.U. and Iranian support for prime minister-designate Haider al-Abadi.

Washington Post Reporter, 3 Others Detained in Iran

Four reporters, three of them Americans, working out of Iran were reportedly detained in Tehran on Tuesday but it is still unclear who took them and why.

Iran Detains Washington Post Reporter; Outlook Remains Unclear

An Iranian chief justice confirmed Friday that a Washington Post journalist and his wife have been arrested in Tehran.

Iran News: World Powers Fail to Reach Agreement on Iranian Nuclear Program, John Kerry Doesn't Want Country to 'Obtain a Nuclear Weapon'

Negotiations to halt Iran's nuclear weapons program have been extended through late November after negotiators from Iran and six world powers failed to reach an agreement in Vienna by the Sunday deadline.

Iran Nuclear Deal 2014 News: Iranian Officials Make Proposal to Appease West as Negotiations Continue

Iran made a proposal Monday in an attempt to appease the West during negotiations for a nuclear deal between Iran and Western powers.

2014 FIFA World Cup Predictions and Analysis: Argentina vs. Iran; Who's Got the Advantage?

Fans get to watch a much anticipated game of Iran and Argentina in Saturday's 2014 FIFA World Cup match in Brazil. This Group F game matches up two of the most opposite teams historically. Could we see an Iran upset, or will Lionel Messi continue his quest for a trophy on the biggest stage in futbol?

Secretary of State John Kerry Talks US Military Intervention With Iran, Iraq to Fight Sunni Terrorists

According to Secretary of State John Kerry, the Obama administration is open-minded about sending military forces to work with Iran in the fight against Sunni terrorists.

Current World Headlines: Iraq Could Work With Iran or US Government to Fight ISIS Crisis and Terrorism

Following the takeover of Mosul and Tikrit by terrorist forces in Iraq, the situation continues to worsen as more of the Iraqi government looses more territory to Sunni extremists.

Facebook, Twitter & YouTube in Iraq: Social Media Sites Reportedly Blocked Amid Tensions

Facebook, Twitter, Youtube blocked in Iraq As tensions grow in Iraq, the country's Ministry of Communications decided to block access to popular social media websites on Friday.

World Cup 2014 Preview, Predictions: Argentina, Nigeria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iran: Which Team Gets Out of Group F? [Watch]

While Group E is the undisputed Group of Opportunity, Group F offers a different kind of opportunity in this year's World Cup. One team is looked upon the clear-cut favorite to win it all while the battle for second place could very well go to either one of the other three games.
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