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December 2003
Interview with Colonel Mahmoud Sabouri Yazdi, Director of the National Coordination Center - 2003-12-29
Colonel Mahmoud Sabouri Yazdi discusses the activities of the National Coordination Center in an interview with Voice of America. This center plays a crucial role…
Parliamentary Results in Serbia's Sunday Elections - 2003-12-29
In Serbia's recent elections, the Serbian Radical Party, led by convicted war criminal Vojislav Šešelj, won 27% of the votes but lacks sufficient support to…
Sharon Asks Israeli Government to Consider Syria's Claim for Peace Talks - 2003-12-29
Ariel Sharon has called on his government to evaluate Syria's readiness to restart peace talks, emphasizing the need for Syria to demonstrate sincerity. Bashar Assad…
Israel Considers Syria's New Call to Resume Peace Talks - 2003-12-28
Israel is evaluating Syria's recent proposal to restart peace negotiations, with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon emphasizing the need to assess Syria's sincerity. The context includes…
Negligence in Saving the Lives of Earthquake Victims in Bam - 2003-12-27
The article discusses the negligence and disorganization of Iranian officials in responding to the Bam earthquake, which resulted in many deaths due to delayed rescue…
Special Court Established to Investigate the Deaths of Thousands of Muslims in Bosnia-Herzegovina
A special court has been established in Bosnia-Herzegovina to investigate the deaths of thousands of Muslims killed by Serbian forces in 1995. Approximately 8,000 men…
Explosion at a Bus Station in the Suburbs of Tel Aviv - 2003-12-25
A Palestinian suicide bomber attacked a bus station near Tel Aviv, killing himself and three others, while Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed a militant leader…
Iranian Dance Performance at Vahdat Hall in Tehran - December 25, 2003
A performance of Iranian local dances will take place at Vahdat Hall in Tehran from December 23 to 31, directed by Farzaneh Kaboli. This year's…
President of Pakistan Survives Second Assassination Attempt
President Pervez Musharraf survived a second assassination attempt in two weeks, with 14 bystanders killed in the bombing. This attack follows his recent agreement to…
Voters in West African Country Participate in Presidential Elections
Voters in Guinea participated in presidential elections, with Lansana Conté expected to win amid opposition protests against a constitutional change allowing him to run for…
The Uncertain Fate of Sadegh Hedayat's Manuscripts
Jahangir Hedayat, the nephew of the famous Iranian author Sadegh Hedayat, has requested the return of his uncle's manuscripts from Amir Kabir Publishing, but the…
Iran is set to sign the Additional Protocol today - 2003-12-18
Iran is signing the Additional Protocol of the NPT today to show its nuclear activities are peaceful. U.S. officials view this as a limited step…
Continuation of Milosevic's Trial at the International Criminal Tribunal for War Crimes - 2003-12-17
Retired General Wesley Clark testified for two days in the trial of Slobodan Milosevic, describing Milosevic's obstinacy and coarse behavior during the proceedings. Clark, a…
Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State, Undergoes Prostate Cancer Surgery - 2003-12-15
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, has undergone surgery for prostate cancer at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He will be hospitalized for a…
Pakistani Scientist Arrested for Transferring Nuclear Technology to Iran Released
A Pakistani scientist, Yasin Chohan, arrested for allegedly transferring nuclear technology to Iran, has been released. Farooq Muhammad, another scientist involved, remains under investigation. This…
Report Shahid: Interview with Abolfazl Soltani, Recipient of the French Human Rights Award - 2003-12-12
Abolfazl Soltani received the French Republic's Human Rights Award from Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin in a ceremony in Paris. The event highlights the recognition of…
Pakistan Denies Islamabad's Cooperation in the Development of Iran's Nuclear Program - 2003-12-11
Pakistani officials have denied allegations that two scientists were arrested for transferring nuclear technology to Iran. The scientists, identified as Farooq Muhammad and Yasin Chauhan,…
Report Witness: Establishment of Two Annual Awards by Reporters Without Borders - 2003-12-11
Reporters Without Borders has announced the establishment of two annual awards aimed at recognizing contributions to media and freedom of speech. This initiative highlights the…
FIFA Rejects Olympique Marseille's Request
FIFA has rejected Olympique Marseille's request to sign goalkeeper Fabian Barthez from Manchester United. Barthez, currently the third-choice goalkeeper at United, hoped to revitalize his…
Rejection of North Korea's Proposal to Halt Its Nuclear Program
The U.S. has rejected North Korea's proposal to stop its nuclear program in exchange for concessions, emphasizing the need for a verifiable and irreversible halt.…
Explosion at a Mosque in Baghdad and Two U.S. Military Bases in Northern Iraq - 2003-12-09
On December 9, 2003, a series of explosions targeted a mosque in Baghdad and two U.S. military bases in northern Iraq, resulting in the deaths…
Israeli Soldiers Kill Two Armed Men Near Lebanon Border - 2003-12-09
Israeli soldiers killed two armed men who allegedly infiltrated from Lebanon. This incident follows Hezbollah's firing at Israeli jets, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.…
When a Member Suffers, the World Suffers... Art Exhibition Commemorating the Anniversary of the Chain Murders - 2003-12-09
An art exhibition is being held to commemorate the anniversary of the chain murders in Iran, coinciding with International Human Rights Day. The event features…
Reflection on Russian Scientist's Report Regarding Iran's Nuclear Activities - 2003-12-09
A Russian nuclear scientist expressed commitment to prevent Iran from accessing nuclear technology, prompting reactions in the U.S. that emphasize the need for greater international…
Change of Iran's Representative at the International Atomic Energy Agency
Iran has appointed Bozorgmehr Ziyaran as its new representative at the IAEA, replacing Ali Akbar Salehi. This change aims to enhance the Ministry of Foreign…
Kofi Annan Encouraged by the Presentation of an Informal Middle East Peace Plan
Kofi Annan has expressed optimism about the Geneva Accord, an informal peace plan that has encouraged dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis. This development follows discussions…
NATO Allied Ministers Meeting on Partnership for Peace - 2003-12-05
NATO held a meeting welcoming representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro as observers. The meeting focused on encouraging these countries to continue their…
Shirin Ebadi's Presence at Women's University Provokes Attacks from Thugs
Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, faced violent attacks from Hezbollah and thugs during her visit to a women's university in Iran. This incident…
US Urges Taiwan to Abandon Independence Referendum Plan
The US has urged Taiwan to abandon its plans for a referendum on independence from China, emphasizing opposition to any changes in Taiwan's status. This…
U.S. State Department Emphasizes Power Transfer to Iraqi Interim Government by Next June - 2003-12-02
The U.S. State Department reaffirmed its commitment to transferring power to an interim Iraqi government by June 2004, despite Iraqi concerns over insufficient participation in…
USA: The Geneva Accord is a Valuable Initiative, Not a Replacement for the 'Roadmap for Peace in the Middle East'
The U.S. has acknowledged the Geneva Accord as a valuable initiative for Middle East peace but insists it cannot replace the official Roadmap for Peace.…
Delay in New Round of Six-Party Talks on North Korea Nuclear Crisis
The new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program may be postponed until next year due to unspecified obstacles. U.S. officials, including Deputy…
Israeli Soldiers Kill Three Armed Palestinian Men and a Nine-Year-Old Boy
Israeli soldiers killed three armed Palestinian men and a nine-year-old boy during a military operation in the West Bank. The incident has raised tensions, especially…