October 2003
The United States Adds Nepal's Maoist Communist Party to the Terrorist Organizations List - 2003-10-31
The U.S. has designated Nepal's Maoist Communist Party as a terrorist organization following threats from the rebels against U.S.-supported entities. This move allows the U.S.…
Russian Rescuers Attempt to Save 13 Trapped Miners - 2003-10-27
Russian rescue teams are working to save 13 miners trapped in a flooded mine by blocking water flow and digging a tunnel towards them. The…
Anti-War Protests in Washington - 2003-10-25
Thousands of anti-war protesters gathered in Washington, urging President Bush to withdraw troops from Iraq. They support the soldiers but oppose the government's policies. The…
Pope John Paul Bestows Blessed Title on Mother Teresa
Pope John Paul awarded the title of Blessed to Mother Teresa in a ceremony at the Vatican, recognizing her humanitarian work. Mother Teresa dedicated her…
Possible Resignation of the President of Bolivia
President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada of Bolivia has reportedly requested to resign amid ongoing protests against a gas export contract. Demonstrators have clashed with security…
Ariel Sharon: Expelling Yasser Arafat is not good for Israel - 2003-10-17
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon stated that while expelling Yasser Arafat is not beneficial for Israel, he doubts peace is possible with Arafat in power.…
EU Election Observers: Azerbaijan Elections Do Not Meet International Standards - 2003-10-17
In Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Ilham Aliyev won the presidential election with nearly 80% of the vote, while opposition leader Isa Gambar claimed the election was…
Pope John Paul II: Catholic Bishops Must Firmly Address Immoral Crimes - 2003-10-17
Pope John Paul II celebrated the 25th anniversary of his papacy while urging Catholic bishops to address immoral crimes decisively. He thanked the faithful for…
New Proxy for Persian Internet Voice of America
The Voice of America has announced a new proxy address (www.piroozan.com) for Persian users to access their site after reports of previous proxies being blocked.…
Israel Blocks Palestinian Territories in the West Bank and Gaza Strip - 2003-10-03
Israel has blocked Palestinian territories in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in anticipation of Yom Kippur. The Israeli army is also creating new security…