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June 2003
Algerian Military Plane Crashes in Residential Area in Western Algiers - 2003-06-30
An Algerian military Hercules transport plane crashed in a residential area near Algiers, resulting in at least seventeen fatalities, including crew members and civilians. The…
Suspension of 120 Labor Union Leaders Likely in South Korea - 2003-06-30
South Korean officials plan to suspend 120 labor union leaders due to a paralyzing railway strike. The strike was ignored by thousands of workers who…
Death Penalty Requested for Main Suspect in Deadly Bali Bombings
Indonesian prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Amrozi, the main suspect in the Bali bombings that killed over 200 people, mostly foreign tourists. Amrozi…
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana on the Causes of Recent Unrest
The article features an interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana discussing the reasons behind the recent unrest in Iran. It highlights the socio-political factors contributing to…
World Health Organization Removes Hong Kong from SARS Infected Areas List - 2003-06-23
The World Health Organization has removed Hong Kong from its SARS infected areas list, prompting the Hong Kong Tourism Board to announce new measures to…
The Fifth Volume of Harry Potter Released
The fifth volume of the Harry Potter series has been released, generating excitement among fans in the UK and the US. This installment is the…
Protests on June 21 in Rasht
Students at Guilan University in Rasht protested for the third day, demanding the resignation of President Mohammad Khatami. The protests escalated with increased tensions between…
Iran Denies UN Inspectors Access to Company in Tehran - 2003-06-21
Iran has denied UN nuclear inspectors access to a power plant site near Tehran, claiming the request is illegal. This refusal follows accusations from the…
Hope And Blood In The Streets Of Iran - June 20, 2003
For nine consecutive days, Iranians have protested against the ruling clerics, facing violent crackdowns from both police and vigilantes. The protests highlight a desire for…
Amnesty International's Statement in Protest of the Arrest of Mohsen Sazegara and His Son - 2003-06-19
Amnesty International has condemned the arrest of journalist Mohsen Sazegara and his son Vahid, expressing concern over their safety and lack of information regarding their…
Joke on Fidel Castro: Miami Radio Listeners Find the Joke is on Castro - 2003-06-19
A Miami radio host pranked Fidel Castro by impersonating a Venezuelan official, leading to a vulgar exchange when Castro realized he was being mocked. This…
An Inside Look: Interview with Ms. Zahra Bozorgian - 2003-06-19
Amin Bozorgian, the editor of the suspended newspaper Golestan Iran, was arrested for allegedly inciting student protests. His mother, Zahra Bozorgian, spoke to Voice of…
Over 1520 Billiard Clubs Operating in Iran
The president of the Bowling and Billiards Federation announced that the number of billiard clubs in Iran has risen to 1520, creating 15,000 jobs. He…
Protests on June 18 in Rasht
On June 18, 2003, approximately 2,000 protesters, primarily young people, gathered in Rasht to demand the resignation of President Mohammad Khatami and the release of…
An Inside Look: Interview with Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi - 2003-06-17
Engineer Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara and his son were arrested along with the editor of a banned newspaper for allegedly inciting student protests. Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh…
Once Again, the U.S. Supported Anti-Government Protests in Iran - 2003-06-17
The U.S. has reiterated its support for anti-government protests in Iran amidst accusations from Tehran of American interference. President Bush characterized the protests as a…
Iran's Official Protest Against US Support for Student Demonstrations - 2003-06-16
The Iranian government has lodged an official protest against the US for its support of student demonstrations in Iran. Protests have intensified across several cities,…
Report on the June Arrest of Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara - 2003-06-16
Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara, along with his son and a newspaper editor, was arrested for allegedly inciting student protests. Sazgara has begun a hunger strike in…
Zimbabwe Bans Strikes in the Public Sector - 2003-06-16
Zimbabwe's government has banned strikes in key public sectors following protests against President Mugabe. Union leaders have dismissed the ban as ineffective and a sign…
Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana Regarding Recent Protests - 2003-06-13
Dr. Fariborz Raisdana discusses the recent student protests in Iran, focusing on the underlying causes of discontent among students. This conversation is significant as it…
Third Night of Protests in Iran - 2003-06-13
Protests against the Iranian government continued for a third night, with calls for the ousting of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The demonstrations were met with…
The U.S. Government Welcomes Iranian Protests Against the Clerical Regime - 2003-06-13
The U.S. government has expressed support for recent protests in Iran against the clerical regime, highlighting concerns over the treatment of demonstrators. Thousands of Iranians…
An Inside Look: Interview with Amin Bozorgian, Report on Last Night's Student Protests - 2003-06-12
Last night, students protested in Iran, prompting an interview with Amin Bozorgian, the editor of the banned newspaper 'Golestan Iran'. The protests are significant as…
Arrest of Hassan Zarezadeh, Leader of United Student Front
Hassan Zarezadeh, a prominent student leader, was arrested near Tehran University during student protests. His current location is unknown, raising concerns over his safety and…
Israeli Army Begins Demolition of Unauthorized Jewish Residential Structures in West Bank - 2003-06-10
The Israeli army has started demolishing unauthorized Jewish residential structures in the West Bank, which Palestinian officials view as a symbolic act. Yasser Abed Rabbo…
If the Leader of the Burmese Opposition is Not Freed, the U.S. Will Increase Sanctions Against Burma - 2003-06-07
The U.S. government has threatened to increase sanctions against Burma if Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader, is not released from prison. Richard Boucher…
Under the Microscope: Attacks by Some Members of the Badr Corps on American Soldiers in Iraq - Intimidation of Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly - 2003-06-06
The article discusses attacks by members of the Badr Corps on American soldiers in Iraq and the intimidation of Iranian parliament members by Hezbollah pressure…
Intense Clashes Between Taliban Forces and Afghan Troops in Southeastern Afghanistan - 2003-06-05
Intense clashes occurred between Taliban fighters and Afghan troops in southeastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of forty Taliban and seven Afghan soldiers. The conflict…
Deadly Currents
The documentary 'Deadly Currents' explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the Intifada and the emotions of both sides. It provides a platform for diverse opinions,…