Her graphic novel series, published in English in 2003, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. The work helped millions relate to Iranians. Source: New York Times Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56 Continue reading Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56

As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality. Source: New York Times Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in … Continue reading Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up

Too many women walk out of their doctors’ office with no diagnosis, no treatment and no plan. Source: New York Times Melinda French Gates: America Needs a Menopause Revolution Continue reading Melinda French Gates: America Needs a Menopause Revolution

A measure to direct an end to U.S. engagement in Iran was adopted with a handful of Republicans in support, sending a signal of opposition to the president’s handling of the war. Source: New York Times House Passes Iran War … Continue reading House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump

Michael Kosta wasn’t impressed to see that the L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt “got a second-season pickup” after Tuesday’s midterms. Source: New York Times Late Night Reacts to Another Reality Star Wooing Voters Continue reading Late Night Reacts to Another Reality Star Wooing Voters

The longer we go without oil from the Persian Gulf, the less we’ll need it. Source: New York Times The Strait of Hormuz Is Blocked. The World Is Adjusting. Continue reading The Strait of Hormuz Is Blocked. The World Is Adjusting.

Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week. Source: New York Times Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works … Continue reading Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup

A challenging art market is forcing even an established player to contract. Source: New York Times Pace Gallery Cuts 50 Artists and 50 Staff Amid Art Market Challenges Continue reading Pace Gallery Cuts 50 Artists and 50 Staff Amid Art Market Challenges

The New World screwworm was found in a calf in South Texas, the Agriculture Department said, the first case in the country since the 1960s. Source: New York Times Flesh-Eating Pest Confirmed in U.S. Cattle Continue reading Flesh-Eating Pest Confirmed in U.S. Cattle

The New World screwworm was found in a calf in South Texas, the Agriculture Department said, the first case in the country since the 1960s. Source: New York Times Flesh-Eating Pest Confirmed in U.S. Cattle Continue reading Flesh-Eating Pest Confirmed in U.S. Cattle