December 2003
Terrorists Target Security Officials to Destabilize Saudi Arabia - 2003-12-31
Islamic militants linked to Al-Qaeda are reportedly planning to destabilize the Saudi government by targeting senior security officials for assassination. Recent incidents include an explosion…
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…
Nazie Baghlari Report: The Film Osama Nominated for the Foreign Critics Award in Hollywood
For the first time, an Afghan film titled 'Osama' has been nominated for the Foreign Critics Award in Hollywood, marking a significant milestone in Afghan…
Weekly Discussion: Iranians Worldwide Strive to Assist the Victims of the Bam Earthquake - 2003-12-27
Iranians from around the world are mobilizing to provide aid to the victims of the Bam earthquake that occurred in December 2003. The discussion features…
Bam Disaster: Expressions of Sympathy from Asian and World Olympic Committee Officials
The leaders of the Olympic committees from Asia and the world expressed their condolences to Iran following the devastating earthquake in Bam. They conveyed messages…
Visit of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency to Libya - 2003-12-27
Mohamed ElBaradei, the Director General of the IAEA, has arrived in Libya to assess its nuclear capabilities and discuss potential agreements for surprise inspections. The…
Esteghlal Ahvaz Withdraws from the Premier League
Esteghlal Ahvaz has announced its withdrawal from the Iranian Premier League due to perceived injustices and lack of security during matches. The decision follows a…
Visit of the Iraqi Minister of Youth and Sports to the National Olympic and Paralympic Academy of Iran
The Iraqi Minister of Youth and Sports visited Iran's National Olympic and Paralympic Academy to discuss expanding sports cooperation between the two countries. This visit…
The Alan Parsons Project - 2003-12-23
The article outlines the history of The Alan Parsons Project, highlighting Alan Parsons' early work with Pink Floyd and The Beatles, the formation of the…
Sunday Night Phone Program, December 21: Conversation with Ali Kashtgar - 2003-12-22
The article discusses a phone program featuring an interview with Ali Kashtgar, a political activist in France. The program allowed global listeners to engage directly…
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…
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…
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,…
Kofi Annan Appoints Temporary Special Representative in Iraq - 2003-12-10
Kofi Annan has appointed Ross Mountain as the temporary special representative in Iraq following the assassination of Sergio Vieira de Mello. This appointment is crucial…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Young Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof - 2003-12-07
This article features an interview with Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof discussing his film 'Gagman'. The conversation highlights Rasoulof's perspectives on filmmaking in Iran and the…
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…
Publication of the Book 'Historical Works of Shemiran'
The first volume of 'Historical Works of Shemiran' has been published, detailing the historical geography and archaeological sites of the region. Authored by Nasser Pazouki,…
The Commissioner
The film 'The Commissioner' directed by Alexander Askoldov was made in 1967 but banned due to its anti-war message and portrayal of Jewish persecution. It…
Letters of a Dead Man
The article discusses the film 'Letters of a Dead Man,' directed by Konstantin Lopushansky, which portrays the aftermath of a catastrophic nuclear war that has…
The Sacrifice
The article discusses Andrei Tarkovsky's film 'The Sacrifice,' created while he faced his own mortality. The film explores themes of love, humanity, and the lack…
Taxi Blues
The film 'Taxi Blues' directed by Pavel Lungin explores the effects of the Perestroika movement on daily life through the contrasting lives of a disillusioned…
Stalker
The article discusses the film 'Stalker' by Andrei Tarkovsky, highlighting its philosophical depth and unique narrative structure. It emphasizes the film's exploration of human desires…