May 2003
Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas Described Thursday's Negotiations as Positive - 2003-05-30
Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas held talks on Thursday, where they discussed security and economic cooperation. Sharon called for the restraint of Palestinian militants and…
Samira Makhmalbaf, Michael Moore, and Other Matters!
Samira Makhmalbaf criticized George Bush at the Cannes Festival, drawing parallels with American filmmakers like Michael Moore. The article highlights her fear of local authorities…
London Police Implements Strict Security Measures to Combat Terrorism - 2003-05-23
London police have heightened security around Parliament by installing concrete blocks to deter potential truck bomb attacks. Scotland Yard emphasizes that these measures are precautionary…
The Leader of the Catholics Turns 83
Pope John Paul II celebrated his 83rd birthday at a ceremony in the Vatican, where he elevated four individuals to sainthood. The event drew tens…
U.S. Army Emphasizes Disarmament of Mujahideen in Iraq - 2003-05-10
The U.S. Army is negotiating the disarmament of the Mujahideen, an Iranian opposition group, in Iraq. This group, which has historical ties to Saddam Hussein,…
President Bush Lifts Sanctions Against Angolan Rebel Movement
President Bush has lifted sanctions against the Angolan rebel group UNITA, deeming it no longer a significant threat to U.S. foreign policy. This decision comes…
Summons of Ata Moradi to the Revolutionary Court
Ata Moradi, a law student and journalist, has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court in Iran, highlighting ongoing repression against student activists. This summons comes…
G8 Countries: Al-Qaeda Remains a Serious Threat - 2003-05-06
The G8 countries reaffirmed that Al-Qaeda poses a significant threat and has resumed activities in some regions. Ministers from these nations convened in Paris to…
G8 Member Countries Representatives Gather in Paris for Global Fight Against Terrorism - 2003-05-05
Representatives from G8 countries met in Paris to address the ongoing threat of Al-Qaeda and discuss strategies for combating terrorism and organized crime. The meeting…
Pope John Paul II Returns to the Vatican - 2003-05-05
Pope John Paul II returned to the Vatican following a mass in Madrid where he announced new saints. The event was significant due to the…
North Korea Threatens to Withdraw from All Nuclear Negotiations if the U.S. Does Not Agree - 2003-05-05
North Korea has threatened to exit all nuclear negotiations if the U.S. does not accept its proposals. The Bush administration dismisses these proposals as old…
Pope John Paul II's Visit to Spain - 2003-05-03
Pope John Paul II visited Madrid, Spain, where he called for global peace and is set to canonize five priests. The visit is marked by…
Will the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Change the Historical Fabric of Isfahan?
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps plans to build a large structure in a historically significant area of Isfahan, raising concerns about the impact on the…