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August 2003
Protests Against Election Results in Cambodia - 2003-08-31
Nineteen protesters were arrested in Phnom Penh while demonstrating against the recent election results in Cambodia. The protests were led by the Khmer Front, an…
Daily Calendar, August 31: Supreme Court Decision Against Strike Methods - 2003-08-31
On August 31, 1908, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the methods employed by labor unions during strikes, specifically targeting the nationwide strike at the…
26 Taliban Suspects Arrested by Pakistani Border Guards - 2003-08-30
Pakistani border guards have arrested 26 suspects linked to recent Taliban attacks in Afghanistan, along with seizing a significant amount of weaponry. This incident highlights…
Shahnameh by Ferdowsi to be Published in English Prose
Masoud Raji is translating Ferdowsi's Shahnameh into English prose to make it more accessible for English speakers and Iranians abroad. This effort aims to help…
Assassination Plot Against President Laurent Gbagbo of Ivory Coast - 2003-08-28
Former Prime Minister Pascal Affi Nguessan has accused current Prime Minister Seydou Diarra of plotting to assassinate President Laurent Gbagbo amid rising tensions in Ivory…
Compilation of the Encyclopedia of Persian Stories in Iran - 2003-08-27
Dr. Mohammad Gholam and Dr. Hassan Zolghadri have compiled an encyclopedia of Persian stories that spans from the arrival of Islam in Iran to 2001.…
Washington's Message to Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan - 2003-08-26
The U.S. has urged Azerbaijan to conduct free and fair presidential elections. Richard Armitage delivered this message to Prime Minister Ilham Aliyev in Washington. This…
The Trial of Slobodan Milošević Resumes
The trial of Slobodan Milošević for war crimes has resumed in The Hague, featuring testimonies about mass executions of Muslims during the Bosnian War. Prosecutors…
John Bolton, U.S. Under Secretary of State, Visits Moscow - 2003-08-25
John Bolton is in Moscow for discussions on arms control and to prepare for a presidential meeting. He met with Russian officials and will address…
Islamic Republic Condemns Arrest of Former Ambassador in Argentina
The Islamic Republic condemned the arrest of former ambassador Hadi Soleimanpour in the UK, who is facing extradition to Argentina for his alleged involvement in…
The U.S. Government Says France Should Not Hinder Agreement Between Libya and Families of Pan Am Victims
The U.S. government is urging France not to obstruct a compensation agreement between Libya and the families of Pan Am Flight 103 victims. Libya has…
Results of Saboteurs' Activities - Water Cut in Parts of Baghdad - 2003-08-18
Saboteurs attacked key infrastructure in Baghdad, leading to water cuts and casualties. U.S. officials report that an oil pipeline was targeted, and a mortar attack…
Families of Two Iranian Journalists Imprisoned in Iraq Meet with UK Charge d'Affaires in Tehran - 2003-08-18
The families of two Iranian journalists detained in Iraq have met with a British diplomat to seek their release. The journalists were arrested by U.S.…
Possibility of Release for 14 European Hostages - 2003-08-18
A senior German official is in Mali to negotiate the release of 14 European hostages held by Algerian militants. The hostages include nine Germans, four…
Iraq's Oil Export Pipeline Set on Fire
Saboteurs attacked Iraq's oil export pipeline and a water supply line, leading to water shortages in Baghdad. Six people died in a mortar attack on…
Death of Idi Amin at Age Eighty - 2003-08-16
Idi Amin, the former dictator of Uganda, died at the age of eighty in Saudi Arabia after a prolonged illness. His rule from 1971 to…
Statement Addressed to the Foreign Ministers of the European Union - 2003-08-15
A statement has been issued urging the EU foreign ministers to investigate the murder of Iranian-Canadian journalist Zahra Kazemi. This matter involves international calls for…
U.S. Army Officer Apologizes to Shia Leaders for the Death of an Iraqi Boy - 2003-08-14
A U.S. Army officer apologized to Shia leaders after an Iraqi boy was killed during protests against a military helicopter's actions. The incident has raised…
Arrest Warrant Issued for Hadi Soleimanpour, Former Iranian Ambassador to Argentina
An Argentine judge has issued arrest warrants for eight Iranians, including former ambassador Hadi Soleimanpour, related to the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85.…
UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon Concerned About Israeli Warplane Flights
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon are worried about increased Israeli warplane activity in the region. Hezbollah has reportedly fired at these planes, but no hits…
Lebanon Complains to the United Nations About Israeli Violation of Its Sovereignty - 2003-08-11
Lebanon has lodged a complaint with the UN against Israel for violating its sovereignty. This follows an escalation of violence, including Israeli airstrikes in response…
Israeli Aircraft Bombard Hezbollah Positions in Southern Lebanon - 2003-08-11
Israeli fighter jets bombed Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon in retaliation for the death of an Israeli teenager caused by Hezbollah's artillery. This incident escalates…
Following Hezbollah Guerrilla Attack, Israeli Warplanes Bomb Targets in Southern Lebanon - 2003-08-10
Israeli warplanes bombed southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attacked northern Israel, killing one and injuring four. Hezbollah retaliated with anti-aircraft fire. This escalation highlights ongoing tensions…
US Warning to Syria and Lebanon - 2003-08-09
The US has warned Lebanon and Syria to stop Hezbollah's attacks on Israel, which it deems unacceptable. This warning follows a missile attack by Hezbollah,…
Iranian Journalists Demand Freedom for Over 20 Imprisoned Colleagues
Iranian journalists protested for the release of over 20 imprisoned colleagues on Journalist Day, highlighting the oppressive environment they face. Robert Menard from Reporters Without…
Report by Shahid: Statement from Reporters Without Borders in Support of Imprisoned Iranian Journalists - 2003-08-08
Reporters Without Borders has released a statement supporting imprisoned Iranian journalists on World Press Freedom Day. The report is presented by Mohammad Reza Shahid from…
Hezbollah Fighters Target Israeli Army Posts in Southern Lebanon - 2003-08-08
Hezbollah fighters attacked Israeli army posts in southern Lebanon for the first time in over six months, using rockets and machine guns. The Israeli military…
Report by Shahid: Interview with Abolhassan Banisadr - 2003-08-08
The article features an interview with Abolhassan Banisadr, the first president of Iran after the 1979 revolution, conducted by Mohammad Reza Shahid. Banisadr discusses his…
Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Border Posts - 2003-08-08
Hezbollah launched an attack on Israeli border posts using rockets and machine guns, prompting Israeli artillery retaliation. This escalation follows the recent death of a…
International Federation of Journalists Criticizes US Forces in Iraq - 2003-08-05
The International Federation of Journalists has criticized US forces in Iraq for increasing harassment of journalists since major military operations ended. They highlighted specific incidents,…
White House: President Bush Decides, Not North Korea - 2003-08-05
The White House emphasized that President Bush will make decisions regarding U.S. participation in nuclear negotiations with North Korea, following North Korea's objection to John…
Violence in the Republic of Georgia - 2003-08-05
On August 5, 2003, violence erupted in Georgia, leading to four deaths and twelve injuries from two incidents: a mine explosion in Abkhazia and a…
US Song Rankings, August 2, 2003
The article presents the US pop music rankings for August 2, 2003, based on data from Billboard magazine. It highlights the top songs in the…
Unprecedented Concert by Daniel Barenboim for Palestinians - 2003-08-03
Daniel Barenboim performed an unprecedented concert for Palestinians in Ramallah, inviting Palestinian pianist Salim Aboud to join him. The event was celebrated by the audience,…
The Episcopal Church in America Votes Today on the Election of Its First Openly Gay Bishop - 2003-08-03
The Episcopal Church in America is voting on the election of Gene Robinson as its first openly gay bishop. This decision follows significant debate at…
Report by Shahid: Reporters Without Borders Statement in Paris on the Situation of Imprisoned Journalists
Reporters Without Borders has issued a statement about the conditions of imprisoned journalists in Iran. Mohammad Reza Shahid, a Voice of America reporter, highlights this…
Car Bomb Explosion in Beirut - 2003-08-02
A car bomb exploded in southern Beirut, killing a man identified as a Hezbollah member and injuring a passerby. Iranian officials refuted claims that the…
As the Holiday Month Begins in France, Where Are Leaders and People Traveling?
As August marks the holiday month in France, many leaders and citizens are traveling, while the mayor of Paris has introduced a unique initiative to…