July 2003
Progress in the Search for Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2003-07-31
American officials report progress in the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, although no weapons have been found yet. David Kay, a former…
Three Suspected Taliban Extremists Killed in Kunar Province
American soldiers killed three suspected Taliban extremists in Kunar province, while a separate incident involving U.S. forces injured three Afghan soldiers when a taxi did…
Stolen Documents of the American Intelligence Agency Discovered - 2003-07-31
Detectives in the U.S. discovered 20,000 pages of CIA documents stolen by Brian Regan, intended for sale to Saddam Hussein and Chinese intelligence. Regan, who…
Iraq Governing Council Elects Its First President - 2003-07-31
The Iraq Governing Council has elected Ibrahim al-Jaafari as its first president for a one-month term. The council's leadership will rotate among nine members due…
Iranian Literature and Culture in Exile: The Unquenchable Voice of Iranian Protest, Mirza Agha Asgari - 2003-07-30
The article discusses the role of Iranian literature and culture in exile as a persistent form of protest against oppression. It highlights contributions from notable…
Shooting in Yemen Leaves 8 Dead and 2 Injured
An armed man attacked a mosque school in Yemen, resulting in 8 deaths and 2 injuries. The shooter has been arrested, but the motives behind…
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal Expresses Regret Over Confidentiality of Part of U.S. Congressional Report
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal expressed regret over the U.S. President's decision to keep parts of the Congressional report on the September 11 attacks classified.…
Meeting Today Between Israeli and Palestinian Security Officials - 2003-07-30
Israeli and Palestinian security officials are meeting to discuss a limited withdrawal of Israeli troops from two cities, likely Qalqilya and Jericho. They will also…
Six Suspects Killed in Armed Clash with Saudi Police
In an armed confrontation in northern Riyadh, six suspects believed to be Islamic militants were killed, along with two police officers. This incident is part…
Discovery of a Mass Grave in Bosnia - 2003-07-28
A mass grave has been discovered in Zvornik, Bosnia, believed to contain the remains of hundreds of victims from the 1992 and 1995 massacres. This…
Cleanup in Earthquake-Affected Areas in Japan - 2003-07-27
A severe earthquake in northeastern Japan caused over 420 injuries and significant damage, prompting cleanup efforts. Approximately 1,000 residents were displaced, but no fatalities have…
Asahi Shimbun: North Korea Threatens to Conduct a Nuclear Test
North Korea has threatened to conduct a nuclear test if the U.S. does not accept its proposals regarding its nuclear program. This threat is particularly…
Moderate Earthquakes in Western Turkey - 2003-07-26
A series of moderate earthquakes struck western Turkey, resulting in minor injuries and damage to several homes. The governor of Denizli reported that around 10…
Visiting The USA - July 26, 2003
Iranian officials visited the USA on July 26, 2003, aiming to improve diplomatic relations. The visit sparked discussions on the historical context and reactions from…
13 Iranian Youth Drown in Lake in Southern Iran - 2003-07-26
Thirteen young Iranians drowned while swimming in Doroodzan Lake during a sightseeing tour after a sudden storm caused turbulent waters. The victims were residents of…
Five Radical Muslims Killed While Entering Indian Kashmir - 2003-07-25
Five suspected radical Muslims were killed by Indian security forces while trying to enter Kashmir. The incident raises concerns about the ongoing violence in the…
Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Visits Washington - 2003-07-25
Mahmoud Abbas is visiting Washington to meet President Bush and seek U.S. support for the release of Palestinian prisoners. He also discussed efforts to dismantle…
Afghanistan's Interior Minister Calls for More Help from Pakistan in Pursuing and Capturing Taliban
Afghanistan's Interior Minister, Ali Ahmad Jalali, has urged Pakistan to enhance its efforts in capturing Taliban fighters to prevent cross-border attacks. The conversation with Pakistani…
Explanation of Errors and Shortcomings of U.S. Intelligence Agencies in Congressional Report - 2003-07-24
A U.S. congressional report reveals intelligence failures related to the September 11 attacks without identifying specific preventable information. It criticizes Saudi Arabia for its lack…
Meeting of President Bush's Representatives with Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States - 2003-07-24
U.S. officials met with West African leaders to discuss deploying peacekeeping troops to Liberia amidst ongoing conflict. President Bush has not committed U.S. troops but…
Deployment of a Romanian Infantry Unit to Participate in Peacekeeping Operations in Iraq - 2003-07-24
Romania is sending an infantry unit to Iraq to support international peacekeeping efforts, with plans for at least 400 soldiers to arrive by the end…
Shooting at New York City Hall - 2003-07-23
A shooting occurred at New York City Hall during a City Council meeting, with no reported casualties. The mayor was unharmed and the police evacuated…
Saudi Extremists' Links to Al-Qaeda - 2003-07-22
Saudi authorities have arrested 16 individuals linked to Al-Qaeda during a crackdown on suspected extremists. All detainees are Saudi nationals, and the operation revealed a…
Indian Kashmir Officials: At Least 5 Killed in Terrorist Explosions - 2003-07-22
At least 5 people were killed and around 20 injured in terrorist explosions near a Hindu shrine in Indian-administered Kashmir. The blasts occurred in Katra,…
Saddam's Ambassador in China Has Barricaded Himself in the Embassy
The Iraqi ambassador to China, loyal to Saddam Hussein, has armed himself and barricaded himself in the embassy, refusing to comply with American orders to…
Idi Amin in a Coma in Saudi Arabia - 2003-07-21
Idi Amin, the former Ugandan dictator, is in a coma in Saudi Arabia due to severe hypertension. His condition is critical, and there are requests…
Coalition Forces Kill Twenty-Four Suspected Taliban Near Pakistan Border - 2003-07-20
Coalition forces, including U.S. troops, killed twenty-four suspected Taliban fighters near the Pakistan border following an attack on a military convoy. The incident highlights ongoing…
North Korea May Have Second Plutonium Production Facility - 2003-07-20
A report suggests that North Korea may possess a second secret plutonium production facility, raising concerns among U.S. and Asian officials. The discovery of gases…
Death of a Fifty-Eight-Year-Old Nurse from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Toronto
A fifty-eight-year-old nurse has died from SARS in Toronto, marking the forty-first death from the disease in Canada this year. Over ten patients remain hospitalized,…
Three Coalition Soldiers Injured in Kunar Province, Afghanistan - 2003-07-19
Three coalition soldiers were injured in a bomb explosion in Kunar province, Afghanistan, while eight Afghan soldiers were killed by suspected Taliban militants in Khost…
Reopening of Baghdad Zoo - 2003-07-19
The Baghdad Zoo has reopened, marking a significant step towards normalcy in post-war Iraq. U.S. and Iraqi officials are celebrating this event, which was led…
White House Releases Report Indicating Iraq Could Acquire Nuclear Weapons - 2003-07-19
The White House released a report suggesting Iraq could develop nuclear weapons if left unchecked, aiming to justify the war. The report, however, contained doubts…
Science and Society: Chemotherapy Drugs Could Control Cancers for Another 20 Years - 2003-07-18
Physicians have expressed optimism that advancements in chemotherapy and biotechnology could lead to better control of the most deadly cancers over the next two decades,…
Mohammad ElBaradei Urges Iran to Sign Additional Protocol of the Non-Proliferation Treaty - 2003-07-18
Mohammad ElBaradei, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has called on Iran to expedite the clarification of its nuclear program issues and to…
Eight Afghan Soldiers Killed in Khost Province - 2003-07-18
Eight Afghan soldiers were killed in an attack in Khost province, suspected to be carried out by Taliban militants using a remotely controlled bomb. The…
American Officials Must Quickly Restore Order in Iraq - 2003-07-18
A Pentagon-commissioned report warns that American officials need to restore order in Iraq quickly to maintain public support. The next three months are deemed critical…
Under the Microscope: Statement by the Association for the Defense of Press Freedom - Anniversary of the Ba'ath Party and Saddam Hussein's Rise to Power - 2003-07-17
The Association for the Defense of Press Freedom in Iran has issued a statement demanding the removal of Tehran's prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi and the release…
CIA Director Responds to Senators' Questions in Closed Session of Senate Intelligence Committee - 2003-07-17
CIA Director George Tenet addressed senators in a closed session about the flawed intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. The discussion focused on the…
Exchange of Fire Between North and South Korean Soldiers in Border Area - 2003-07-17
An exchange of fire occurred between North and South Korean soldiers in the border area, with no reported injuries to South Korean troops. This incident…
Iran's Vice President: Zahra Kazemi's Death Had No Cause Other Than Beating
Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian journalist, died in Tehran under suspicious circumstances after being arrested for photographing a prison. Iranian officials claim her death was due…
Four Crew Members Killed in Crash of U.S. Military Helicopter
A U.S. military helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff in Sicily, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members. Italian authorities are investigating the cause…
George Tenet, Director of the CIA, Appears Before the Senate - 2003-07-16
George Tenet, the CIA Director, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding the intelligence on Iraq's weapons programs prior to the war. He faced scrutiny…
Pakistan Agrees to Resume Air Links Between Islamabad and New Delhi
Pakistan has agreed to discussions aimed at resuming air travel with India, marking a significant step in improving bilateral relations. This comes after the renewal…
Southeast Asia on Alert for Possible New Terrorist Attacks - 2003-07-16
Southeast Asia is on high alert after a bomb explosion in Indonesia and the escape of a convicted terrorist in the Philippines. Rahman al-Ghazi, a…
US and Turkey Express Regret Over Incident of Detention of 11 Turkish Soldiers
On July 4, American forces detained 11 Turkish soldiers in Iraq, accusing them of plotting an assassination, which Turkey denied. After two days of interrogation,…
Association of Iranian Political Prisoners in Exile - 2003-07-15
The Association of Iranian Political Prisoners in Exile released a statement on July 15, 2003, detailing their contact information and emphasizing their ongoing efforts to…
A Palestinian extremist group claims responsibility for the attack on a nightclub in Tel Aviv - 2003-07-15
A Palestinian extremist group, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, claimed responsibility for a stabbing attack at a nightclub in Tel Aviv that resulted in one Israeli…
President Bush Meets with Czech Prime Minister - 2003-07-15
President Bush met with Czech Prime Minister Vladimir Spidla to discuss bilateral relations, security, and aircraft sales. Spidla is in the U.S. for a week-long…
Meeting of the Russian Foreign Minister with Ambassadors of Middle Eastern Countries - 2003-07-15
The Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov met with Middle Eastern ambassadors to discuss Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This meeting is part of a diplomatic…
Syrian Soldiers Begin Limited Withdrawal from Parts of Lebanon - 2003-07-15
Syrian soldiers have started a limited withdrawal from Lebanon, particularly from northern regions and expected coastal areas south of Beirut. This move is significant as…
President Bush Says the Quality of Intelligence Reports He Receives is Very Good - 2003-07-14
President Bush defended the quality of intelligence reports regarding Iraq's nuclear capabilities, attributing any misinformation to the CIA. He emphasized that Iraq's nuclear weapons program…
Bagram Air Base in Northern Kabul Targeted by Rocket Attacks - 2003-07-13
Bagram Air Base was hit by rocket attacks, but there are no reports of casualties or damage. Additionally, an explosion occurred near a refugee center…
Formation of the New Administrative Council of Iraq - 2003-07-12
The new Administrative Council of Iraq, backed by the U.S., is set to hold its first meeting, marking a significant political development post-Saddam Hussein. Reports…
Interview with Dr. Hossein Lajevardi Regarding Mohammad Khatami's Speech in Karaj - 2003-07-12
Dr. Hossein Lajevardi discusses President Mohammad Khatami's speech in Karaj, highlighting its significance. The interview sheds light on Khatami's political stance and its implications for…
President Bush Says He Trusts George Tenet, Head of the CIA - 2003-07-12
President Bush expresses trust in CIA Director George Tenet, who has taken responsibility for false information regarding Iraq's nuclear ambitions. The controversy centers around a…
Flooding Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Evacuate Their Homes in Eastern China - 2003-07-12
Severe flooding in eastern China has led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands, with around 40 people reported missing. The Chinese government has mobilized…
Use of U.S. Economic Pressure to Encourage Democratic Changes in Burma - 2003-07-12
The U.S. plans to apply economic pressure on Burma to promote democratic reforms, citing a lack of progress in the country. Richard Armitage emphasized the…
Ismail Jamshidi, Writer and Member of the Iranian Writers' Association, Arrested
Ismail Jamshidi, a prominent Iranian writer and member of the Writers' Association, was arrested by plainclothes officers who confiscated his works. His arrest follows the…
CIA Director: I Accidentally Approved President Bush's Speech - 2003-07-12
George Tenet, the CIA Director, admitted to accidentally approving President Bush's speech that contained false information about Iraq's nuclear ambitions. This admission has prompted calls…
A Female American Soldier Killed by Gunfire in Iraq - 2003-07-12
Sergeant Melissa Wells, a female American soldier, was killed by gunfire in Balad, Iraq, marking the second female soldier's death in the region. The Pentagon…
Investigation into 18 Companies Sending Military Weapon Parts to Iran - 2003-07-11
U.S. federal agents are investigating 18 companies for illegally exporting military parts to Multi-Cor in London, which supplies weapons to Iran. The investigation, ongoing since…
President Bush: Intelligence Agencies Confirmed the Speech I Delivered at the Joint Congress Meeting
President Bush asserted that U.S. intelligence confirmed his claims about Iraq seeking uranium from Africa during a speech to Congress. This has led to calls…
Ariel Sharon's Visit to Washington - July 11, 2003
Ariel Sharon is set to visit Washington earlier than planned at the request of the White House, coinciding with a visit from Palestinian Prime Minister…
Turkish Officials: Kurdish Rebels' Attack Left Four Dead and One Injured
Kurdish rebels launched an attack in southeastern Turkey, resulting in four fatalities and one injury. Turkish officials attribute the attack to returning Kurdish militants from…
Two Journalists Missing in Detention by Aceh Rebels
Two journalists have been detained by separatist rebels in Aceh, Indonesia, while they were reporting. The rebels claim the journalists' reports aid the Indonesian government…
Philippine Officials Strive to Find Those Responsible for Recent Bombing - 2003-07-10
A bomb exploded in a busy market in Koronadal, Philippines, resulting in three deaths and 25 injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in…
Interior Minister of Balochistan Province, Pakistan Resigns
Sanaullah Zehri, the Interior Minister of Balochistan, resigned after a deadly attack on a Shia mosque that killed over 50 people. He criticized the police…
Sri Lankan Officials Propose Concrete Plans for Establishing a Temporary Government in Tamil-Controlled Areas - 2003-07-10
Sri Lankan officials have proposed a temporary government in Tamil-controlled areas, which would enhance the power of Tamil rebels. They are seeking a larger share…
Reuters Report from Iran - July 9, 2003
A violent confrontation occurred near Tehran University on the anniversary of the 1999 student uprising, involving regime thugs, police, and pro-democracy activists. Three students were…
Mohammad ElBaradei Attempts to Convince Iran to Sign the Additional Protocol of the Non-Proliferation Treaty - 2003-07-09
Mohammad ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, is working to persuade Iran to sign the Additional Protocol of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. He plans to send a…
India's Conditions for Resuming Dialogue with Islamabad - 2003-07-09
India has set conditions for resuming talks with Pakistan, demanding an end to cross-border incursions into Kashmir by extremists. This statement was made by the…
Afghan Defense Minister's Visit to Russia - 2003-07-09
The Afghan Defense Minister, Mohammad Fahim, is visiting Russia for three days to meet with military officials and discuss cooperation. This visit highlights the ongoing…
Remains of Four Kuwaitis Found in Northern Iraq - 2003-07-08
The remains of four Kuwaitis missing since the Iraqi occupation have been discovered in a mass grave in northern Iraq. A Kuwaiti delegation has been…
115 People Killed in Sudanese Passenger Plane Crash - 2003-07-08
A Sudanese passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in 115 fatalities, with only one child surviving. The cause of the crash is under investigation…
Death of 5 Armenian Soldiers and 2 Azerbaijani Soldiers at a Border Post - 2003-07-07
A clash at a border post resulted in the deaths of 5 Armenian soldiers and 2 Azerbaijani soldiers. The incident occurred in the Fizuli region,…
Palestinians Say Israel's Decision to Release Fewer Than 400 Prisoners Is Insufficient - 2003-07-07
Palestinians are dissatisfied with Israel's plan to release fewer than 400 prisoners, demanding the release of all 6,000 detainees instead. This situation arises amid a…
The Gateway Website, Serving Persian Literature with Diverse Content - 2003-07-06
The article discusses the Gateway website, which focuses on Persian literature and features various contributions, including a piece on Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It highlights the…
Over 100 Injured in Massive Explosion at Gas Station in Ankara
A massive explosion at a gas station in Ankara resulted in over 100 injuries. The incident occurred during the unloading of fuel from a tanker,…
Pervez Musharraf Calls Terrorist Attacks at Quetta Mosque a Disgrace to Islam - 2003-07-05
On July 5, 2003, President Pervez Musharraf condemned the suicide bombings at a Shia mosque in Quetta, which killed at least 44 people. He emphasized…
Palestinian Officials' Efforts to Maintain Peace - 2003-07-05
Palestinian officials are working to uphold a fragile peace with Israel by arresting anti-Israeli militants and negotiating with various groups. Mahmoud Abbas met with the…
Claims by Aceh Separatists Regarding Missing Journalists
Separatist rebels in Aceh claim to have detained two missing journalists, asserting that their reports aid the Indonesian government's crackdown on separatists. This situation highlights…
A Main Suspect in the Riyadh Suicide Bombings Committed Suicide on May 12
Turki Nasser Al-Dandani, a main suspect in the May 12 suicide bombings in Riyadh, committed suicide in northern Saudi Arabia. The bombings killed 35 people…
Ladan and Laleh Bijani to Undergo Surgery on Sunday
Ladan and Laleh Bijani, conjoined Iranian sisters, are set to undergo a risky separation surgery in Singapore. Despite the dangers, they are hopeful for a…
Indian Officials Expect Bus Service to Pakistan to Resume on July 11
Indian officials anticipate the resumption of the bus service to Pakistan on July 11, which had been halted since December 2001. This development comes after…
Interview with Ne'mat Ahmadi, Lawyer, Regarding Recent Detainees - 2003-07-02
The Tehran judiciary has begun trials for many recent detainees in Iran. Lawyer Ne'mat Ahmadi provides insights into the legal processes involved. This situation highlights…
Possibility of Amnesty for Hundreds of Kurdish Rebels from the PKK - 2003-07-02
The Turkish government is considering granting amnesty to up to 2,000 Kurdish rebels from the PKK who can prove they did not engage in armed…
Arrest of U.S. Appointee for the City of Najaf - 2003-07-01
U.S. forces arrested Abu Haidar Abdul-Mun'im, the appointed official for Najaf, along with 61 associates, on charges of kidnapping and corruption following local protests against…