Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
September 2003
Tom Verloosen: I hope the Sudanese government and the main rebel group remain committed to peace
Tom Verloosen, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Sudan, expressed optimism about the peace agreement between the Sudanese government and rebel groups. This…
Pentagon Spokesman: American Forces Have Completed Their Mission in Liberia - 2003-09-30
U.S. Navy ships supporting peacekeeping operations in Liberia are withdrawing after completing their mission. Approximately 2,300 Marines were sent to assist West African forces in…
New US Resolution Regarding Iraq After War - 2003-09-29
Colin Powell announced that a new US resolution for military assistance in Iraq will be presented to the UN soon, but doubts remain about foreign…
Iran: Kazemi's Family Allowed to Attend Court - 2003-09-25
Iran has allowed the family of Zahra Kazemi, a murdered photojournalist, to attend the trial of the security officer accused of her death. Canadian Foreign…
The U.S. Government Has No Urgency for Approving a United Nations Resolution - 2003-09-25
The U.S. government is not in a hurry to approve a UN resolution to expand its role in Iraq. President Bush has not directly requested…
German Women's National Football Team Advances to Quarterfinals of World Cup
The German women's national football team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup after defeating Japan 3-0, following a previous victory over Canada.…
Bush Administration Not Rushing to Approve New Resolution for Expanding UN Role in Iraq - 2003-09-24
The Bush administration is not urgently pursuing a new UN resolution to expand its role in Iraq, despite President Bush's calls for international assistance in…
Olympic Torch to be Carried to the Highest Peak in the World
The Olympic torch will be carried to Mount Everest in May 2008 as part of the lead-up to the Summer Olympics in China. A team…
President Bush: It is Time to Set Aside Differences Regarding Iraq
President Bush urged the international community to support Iraq's reconstruction and set aside differences over the U.S.-led occupation. He emphasized the importance of cooperation in…
President Bush: I Will Tell the United Nations That the Attack on Iraq Was the Right Decision - 2003-09-22
President Bush plans to address the UN General Assembly, asserting that the decision to invade Iraq was correct despite lacking Security Council approval. He will…
Sympathy of Qom Journalists with the Victims of September 11
Journalists from Qom expressed their condolences to the victims of the September 11 attacks, highlighting the impact of terrorism on Iranian civilization and calling for…
Bush Administration's View on Saddam Hussein's Role in September 11 Attacks - 2003-09-17
The Bush administration, represented by National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, clarified that while they believe Saddam Hussein supported and trained terrorists, they did not conclude…
The United States Calls for Turkish Soldiers to Join Multinational Forces in Iraq - 2003-09-15
The U.S. is advocating for Turkish soldiers to join multinational forces in Iraq, aiming to alleviate Kurdish opposition. Colin Powell acknowledges the sensitivities involved but…
First Medal for Iran's Team - 2003-09-14
Alireza Rezaei won a bronze medal for Iran in wrestling at the 120 kg weight category by defeating Ukrainian wrestler Serhiy Pradun. This victory marks…
Iran Will Continue Cooperation with IAEA Observers
Iran's representative at the IAEA, Ali Akbar Salehi, announced that Iran will continue its cooperation with the agency despite conflicting reports suggesting a potential withdrawal…
Ehud Olmert: Assassinating Yasser Arafat is Another Way to Implement the Israeli Cabinet's Decision to Eliminate the Palestinian Leader - 2003-09-14
Ehud Olmert suggested that assassinating Yasser Arafat could be a method for Israel to eliminate the Palestinian leader. This statement drew criticism from Palestinian negotiator…
First Part of Day Two - 74 and 120 Kilogram Weight Classes - 2003-09-13
Hadi Habibi won his match against Ivan Diaconu from Moldova with a score of 8-2 in the 74 kg category, while Alireza Rezaei won against…
Mohammad Reza Talaghani, President of the Iranian Wrestling Federation: We Love the People of the World - 2003-09-12
The Iranian national wrestling team visited Ground Zero to honor the victims of September 11, laying a wreath and declaring solidarity. Mohammad Reza Talaghani emphasized…
End of the First Section of the First Day of the World Wrestling Championships in New York - 2003-09-12
The first day of the World Wrestling Championships in New York saw Iranian wrestlers Hadi Habibi and Alireza Rezaei both achieve decisive victories, each winning…
U.S. Defense Secretary Discusses Increasing Taliban Activity
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld highlighted the rising Taliban activity at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border during his visit to Afghanistan, expressing concerns alongside President Hamid Karzai.…
Meeting of the Canadian Foreign Minister with Senior Officials of Pakistan in Islamabad - 2003-09-06
The Canadian Foreign Minister Bill Graham met with senior Pakistani officials, including President Pervez Musharraf, to discuss support for Afghanistan's reconstruction and the refugee crisis.…
Iran National Football Team Coach: We Will Line Up Offensively Against Jordan
The coach of the Iran national football team, Hossein Faraki, announced an offensive strategy for their upcoming match against Jordan in the Asian Cup qualifiers.…