Amirkabir University of Technology
August 2003
Nabil Omar: Israel's Attack Destroys Chances for Resuming Peace Talks - 2003-08-31
Nabil Omar criticized Israel's missile attack on Hamas as a setback for peace talks. The attack resulted in the deaths of two Hamas members and…
Head of Airport Radar Center in the Philippines Killed in Office Explosion
The head of the airport radar center in the Philippines was killed in an explosion believed to be caused by a grenade. Authorities are investigating…
Palestinian Police Fire at Hamas Militants
Palestinian police shot at Hamas militants launching rockets towards Israel, while the Palestinian Authority froze bank accounts of charities linked to extremists. This indicates a…
Yasser Arafat Urges Palestinian Militants to Resume Ceasefire - 2003-08-27
Yasser Arafat has urged Palestinian militant groups to resume a ceasefire and stop attacks against Israel following a deadly bombing in Jerusalem. The call comes…
Israeli Helicopters Attack a Car in Gaza - 2003-08-26
Israeli helicopters attacked a car in Gaza, killing one and injuring over 20, targeting a Hamas member. This incident follows a recent bomb attack in…
Nazi Baghlari's Report from Baghdad: Press Conference of Paul Bremer, American Governor of Iraq - 2003-08-23
Paul Bremer, the American governor of Iraq, held a press conference discussing the challenges of governance and reconstruction in Iraq post-invasion. He highlighted the need…
Palestinian Authority Requests Help from the U.S.
The Palestinian Authority has asked the U.S. for help in mediating a new ceasefire with Israel following a recent escalation of violence, including a deadly…
Palestinian Militants Threaten More Attacks on Israelis
Palestinian militant groups have threatened additional attacks on Israelis following the death of a Hamas leader. The Israeli army retaliated for a recent suicide bombing…
Opposition March Against Hugo Chavez in Venezuela - 2003-08-21
Opponents of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela gathered over 3 million signatures to demand a referendum on his presidency. The event took place in Caracas, where…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Release of Fourteen Hostages in the Algerian Desert - 2003-08-19
Fourteen tourists held hostage by Muslim extremists in Algeria were released after six months. The report by Nasrin Mahdavi highlights the situation surrounding their captivity…
At least twenty killed and several injured in suicide bombing in Jerusalem
A suicide bombing in Jerusalem killed at least twenty people and injured many others, with Islamic Jihad claiming responsibility. The attack led to the cancellation…
Israeli Military Withdrawal from Two Gaza Strip Areas Delayed
The Israeli military's withdrawal from two Gaza Strip areas has been postponed due to failed security agreements with the Palestinians. The situation is critical as…
Resumption of Palestinian Airline Flights to Gaza Strip
The Palestinian airline is set to resume flights to Gaza after a year-long suspension due to Israeli restrictions. This development comes as Palestinian officials plan…
Earthquake in the Desert Regions of Northern China - 2003-08-17
An earthquake measuring 5.9 struck northern China's desert regions, resulting in at least two fatalities and thousands of destroyed homes, with over fifty injuries reported.…
Guaranteeing Yasser Arafat's Security - 2003-08-16
Yasser Arafat is considering accepting Israel's offer to temporarily leave his besieged compound to visit his sister's grave in Gaza, but he insists on guarantees…
Transfer of Control of More West Bank Cities to Palestinian Authority - 2003-08-15
Israel is set to transfer control of additional cities in the West Bank to the Palestinian Authority, including Jericho and Qalqilya, but not Ramallah and…
Explosion at an Oil Refinery in Southern Spain - 2003-08-14
An explosion at an oil refinery in southern Spain resulted in three fatalities and seven injuries. The incident, caused by a gas leak, occurred about…
Mahmoud Abbas Meets with U.S. Special Envoy - 2003-08-13
Mahmoud Abbas met with U.S. envoy William Burns in Jordan to discuss preventing recent suicide bombings from hindering the peace process. The Bush administration is…
Arrest of a British National Suspected of Smuggling Russian Surface-to-Air Missiles to the U.S. - 2003-08-12
A British national was arrested in New Jersey for allegedly attempting to smuggle Russian surface-to-air missiles into the U.S. He was caught in an international…
Announcement of Reduced Government Censorship on Press in Sudan - 2003-08-12
The Sudanese President has announced a reduction in government censorship of the press and travel restrictions for opposition politicians. This decision comes after discussions with…
Attack on a Russian Diplomat in Tbilisi, the Capital of Georgia - 2003-08-12
A Russian diplomat was attacked by masked gunmen in Tbilisi, Georgia, sustaining a head injury from gunfire. The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack and…
A Ship Carrying 1,100 Tons of Smuggled Diesel from Iraq Seized
A British warship seized a ship carrying 1,100 tons of smuggled diesel from Iraq, marking a significant enforcement action against illegal activities harming Iraq's economy.…
Cancellation of Mahmoud Abbas's Trip to Kuwait - 2003-08-09
Mahmoud Abbas's planned visit to Kuwait was canceled due to demands from Kuwaiti officials for an apology from Palestinians regarding their support for Saddam Hussein's…
Relatives of British Victims of Bali Bombing Oppose Death Sentence for One of the Perpetrators - 2003-08-07
Relatives of British victims of the Bali bombing oppose the death penalty for one of the attackers, fearing it may inspire further terrorism. They plan…
Israel Released Over 300 Palestinian Prisoners
Israel released over 300 Palestinian prisoners to support Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, but Palestinian officials deemed it insufficient, calling for the release of all detainees.…
Israel Releases Over 300 Palestinian Prisoners
Israel has released over 300 Palestinian prisoners as part of efforts to promote peace in the region, but simultaneously arrested Palestinian security personnel. This situation…
Mofaz: We Will Not Hand Over Control of Any More Cities Until Palestinian Extremists Are Suppressed
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz announced that control of more West Bank cities will not be handed over to Palestinians until extremist groups are dealt…
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary: America Remains a Target of Terrorism - 2003-08-04
Tom Ridge, the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, warns that America remains a target for terrorism, referencing a new Al-Qaeda tape. John Ashcroft confirms over 100…
Russian Authorities Detain Two Individuals in Connection with Friday's Suicide Attack
Two individuals have been detained by Russian authorities related to a suicide attack on a military hospital that resulted in at least fifty fatalities. The…
Silvan Shalom Rejects Nabil Shaath's Proposal for a Permanent Ceasefire - 2003-08-03
Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom rejected Palestinian Foreign Minister Nabil Shaath's proposal for a permanent ceasefire, demanding the dismantling of terrorist organizations instead. This rejection…
Seventeen Palestinian militants remain pursued and imprisoned at Yasser Arafat's headquarters
Seventeen Palestinian militants are being held at Yasser Arafat's headquarters after refusing to be transferred to a Jericho prison. This has prompted threats from other…
About 20 Extremists Wanted by Israel Arrested in Ramallah
Approximately 20 extremists wanted by Israel were arrested in Ramallah, including members of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades. The arrests were conducted with the knowledge of…