November 2003
Taiwanese Officials Arrest a Missile Weapons Researcher
Taiwan has arrested a missile weapons researcher for allegedly selling military technology to China. Huo-Ang-Cheng-An, 55, was working at a military institute and is accused…
Issuance of Indictment for Suspect in Turkey Bombings - 2003-11-30
A man has been indicted in Turkey for his role in a series of suicide bombings that killed 61 people. He was arrested while attempting…
The Largest Accident in Iran's History Leaves Dozens Injured - 2003-11-29
A massive collision involving around 200 vehicles on the Qom-Tehran highway resulted in dozens of injuries and significant traffic disruptions. The incident highlights ongoing issues…
Arrest of a Man Suspected of Ordering an Attack on One of Two Synagogues in Istanbul
A man has been arrested in Turkey for allegedly ordering a suicide attack on a synagogue. This incident is part of a series of attacks…
New Case Filed Against Ahmad Batebi - 2003-11-29
Ahmad Batebi's father announced new charges against his son, raising concerns about his health in prison. Batebi, previously sentenced for his activism, was recently abducted…
Arrest of Four Suspects by Italian and German Police
Italian and German police arrested four suspects linked to al-Qaeda for allegedly recruiting militants for suicide attacks in Iraq. The arrests occurred in Hamburg and…
Murder Charges Against Five of Nine Terror Suspects in Kenya Dropped
In Kenya, murder charges against five suspects linked to a hotel bombing were dropped, while others face reduced charges. This case is significant due to…
A Greek Court Released Five Anti-Globalization Activists
A Greek court has released five anti-globalization activists on bail after they went on a hunger strike while detained. They were accused of causing disturbances…
Three More Charged in Connection with Bombing in Turkey - 2003-11-27
Three additional suspects have been charged in relation to a deadly suicide bombing in Istanbul that resulted in 58 fatalities. Nine other suspects were also…
Allegations Against an Army Chaplain at the U.S. Naval Base in Cuba - 2003-11-26
James Yee, a Muslim army chaplain, faces allegations of sexual misconduct and storing obscene materials on a government computer at Guantanamo Bay. This follows previous…
Turkish Court Charges 9 Individuals in Connection with Istanbul Suicide Bombings
A Turkish court has charged 9 individuals linked to recent suicide bombings in Istanbul that resulted in significant casualties. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities…
Michael Jackson Released from Jail - 2003-11-21
Michael Jackson was arrested on charges of child molestation and released on a $3 million bail. His lawyer claims the allegations are false. This incident…
U.S. Officials Investigate Chechen Rebels' Attack on Moscow Theater - 2003-11-19
U.S. officials are investigating the potential involvement of al-Qaeda in a Chechen rebel attack on a Moscow theater that resulted in the death of an…
Support of the Alliance of Religious Parties of Pakistan for the 'Islamic Movement'
The Alliance of Religious Parties in Pakistan has announced its continued support for the Islamic Movement, a group recently declared illegal by President Pervez Musharraf.…
President Bush and Tony Blair Discuss Several Britons at Guantanamo Bay Military Base - 2003-11-16
President Bush is collaborating with Prime Minister Tony Blair to address the situation of several British detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Blair faces pressure to secure…
Opposition Leader in Mauritania Arrested for Attempted Coup - 2003-11-10
Mohamed Ould Haidalla, the opposition leader in Mauritania, was arrested for allegedly planning a coup after losing the presidential election. Current President Maaouiya Ould Sid'Ahmed…
Nigeria Says It Will Not Allow Any Attempts to Kidnap Charles Taylor
Nigeria has declared it will prevent any attempts to kidnap Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president in exile. This statement comes amid a $2 million…
An American Air Force Translator Officially Charged with Espionage - 2003-11-07
Ahmad al-Halabi, an American Air Force translator, has been charged with espionage related to his work with Guantanamo detainees. He faces multiple charges, including aiding…
Mr. Misbahi: The Tehran government was responsible for the 1994 bombing in Buenos Aires
A former Iranian intelligence official testified that the Tehran government was responsible for the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people. The Iranian government…
Signing an Online Petition for the Release of Dariush Zahedi - 2003-11-06
Dariush Zahedi, a professor at UC Berkeley, was arrested in July 2003 during a private meeting in Tehran and has been held without charges since.…
Official Visit of Vladimir Putin to Italy Begins
Vladimir Putin has started an official visit to Italy, seeking closer ties with the EU. Discussions with Italian President Carlo Ciampi highlighted progress on global…
Illegal Transfer of Nuclear Plant Valve Instructions to North Korea - 2003-11-01
A New Jersey man has been charged with illegally sending nuclear plant valve instructions to North Korea without an export license. He faces up to…