December 2003
Turkish Police Discover Over 500 Kilograms of Explosives in Istanbul - 2003-12-25
Turkish police have uncovered over 500 kilograms of explosives in Istanbul while investigating recent suicide bombings that killed 62 people. The explosives included military-grade RDX,…
New Regulations of the International Association of Athletics Federations - 2003-12-22
The IAAF has introduced new regulations holding coaches and medical staff accountable for doping violations, with penalties including 2-year bans for first offenses and lifetime…
Extension of Detention for 4 Muslim Students in Indonesia - 2003-12-19
Four Muslim students in Indonesia have had their detention extended due to alleged connections with Hambali, a suspected terrorist leader. They are accused of aiding…
Mohammad ElBaradei Urges Israel to Disarm Its Nuclear Weapons - 2003-12-12
Mohammad ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, has urged Israel to disarm its nuclear weapons in a letter to Haaretz, advocating for peace in the Middle…
Coverage of the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony on Islamic Republic Television
The Islamic Republic Television's coverage of Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Peace Prize was marked by sarcasm and a lack of respect, leading to public…
Ariel Sharon May Meet with His Palestinian Counterpart in the Coming Days - 2003-12-10
Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon might meet with the Palestinian leader soon, contingent on the Palestinians not imposing preconditions…
Weekly Discussion: Behrouz Abbasi's Interview with Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi and Dr. Nemat Ahmadi - 2003-12-05
Behrouz Abbasi conducts an interview with prominent Iranian lawyers Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi and Dr. Nemat Ahmadi. The discussion focuses on legal and political issues…
Syria Hands Over 22 Suspects to Turkey
Syria has transferred 22 suspects to Turkey linked to four suicide bombings in Istanbul that killed 61 people. A Turkish court has charged a man…