July 2002
Due to Public Distrust, Stock Values Declined Today - 2002-07-30
Stock values in U.S. markets fell due to a reported decline in consumer confidence, which dropped from 106.3 to 97.1 in July. Lynn Franco highlighted…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Janou Rozbiyani, Kurdish Director - 2002-07-29
Janou Rozbiyani, a Kurdish director, has created his debut feature film 'Zhiyan' to honor the victims of Saddam Hussein's atrocities in Halabja. The interview highlights…
Money
The article discusses Robert Bresson's film "Money," highlighting its themes of materialism and the consequences of a counterfeit bill. Despite being made when Bresson was…
Diary of a Country Priest
The article discusses the film 'Diary of a Country Priest' directed by Robert Bresson, highlighting its themes of failure and emotional depth. The film, released…
Ladies of the Bois de Boulogne
The article discusses the film 'Ladies of the Bois de Boulogne,' directed by Robert Bresson, which explores the complexities of love and relationships. It highlights…
Pickpocket
The article discusses the film 'Pickpocket' directed by Robert Bresson, highlighting its themes of theft, redemption, and existentialism. The film, based loosely on Dostoevsky's 'Crime…
A Gentle Woman - 2002-07-27
The article discusses 'A Gentle Woman,' a film by Robert Bresson, which explores the life of a pawnbroker whose wife commits suicide. The film, adapted…
The Escaped Man
The article discusses the film 'The Escaped Man,' directed by Robert Bresson, which tells the story of André Devigny's escape from a Nazi prison. The…
The Knight of the Lake
The article discusses the film 'The Knight of the Lake' directed by Robert Bresson, highlighting its themes of the decline of chivalry and the futility…
Perhaps the Devil
The article discusses Robert Bresson's film 'Perhaps the Devil,' which critiques societal issues through the story of a disillusioned young man named Charles. The film,…
Meeting of the President of Angola with the Director General of the U.S. State Department - 2002-07-24
Walter Kansteiner, a senior U.S. official, is in Angola to discuss humanitarian aid and peace negotiations with President José Eduardo dos Santos following a ceasefire…
Labor Unrest in Iran - 2002-07-22
Farah Jahangiri interviews political analyst Ali Kashtgar about labor unrest and political disintegration in Iran. Kashtgar reflects on the potential for social explosion and critiques…
The U.S. Tightens Visa Regulations for Saudi Citizens
The U.S. has tightened visa regulations for Saudi citizens, requiring personal interviews for all applicants and ending a program that allowed third-party applications. This decision…
The Role of Public Libraries in Educating the People of America - 2002-07-08
The article discusses the significant role of local libraries in the education of students and their parents in the United States. It features an interview…
Concerns About the Increasing Spread of AIDS - 2002-07-08
The 14th International AIDS Conference in Barcelona highlights growing global concerns about the spread of AIDS, with over 14,000 participants discussing ways to combat the…
Renowned Hollywood Director John Frankenheimer Passes Away
John Frankenheimer, a prominent Hollywood director known for films like 'The Manchurian Candidate', has died at 72 from a stroke. His career spanned five decades,…
Job Creation in Africa is the Number One Priority
The Director-General of the International Labour Organization emphasized the urgent need for job creation in Africa, highlighting the necessity of creating 100 million jobs in…
UN Warning About AIDS - 2002-07-03
The UN has warned that without expanded prevention and treatment efforts, over 68 million people could die from AIDS by 2020. Peter Piot highlighted the…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Davood Gholamhosseini, Theater Director - 2002-07-01
Davood Gholamhosseini, a theater director, discusses his recent successful play 'Rain of Stones' which has been performed in Denver and Los Angeles. The play is…