December 2003
367 Addicts Die Monthly in Iran - 2003-12-23
Ali Hashemi reported a significant rise in drug-related deaths in Iran, with 367 addicts dying monthly and the overall death toll increasing dramatically since the…
One Week of National Mourning in Azerbaijan
Heydar Aliyev, the former leader of Azerbaijan, has died at the age of 80, prompting a week of national mourning. He was known for his…
Former President of Nicaragua Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Corruption
Arnoldo Alemán, former President of Nicaragua, has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for corruption, including fraud and embezzlement of public funds. He was…
Zimbabwe to Leave the Commonwealth Group
Zimbabwe is set to leave the Commonwealth due to an indefinite suspension linked to electoral corruption. President Robert Mugabe has expressed his dissatisfaction with the…
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…
Under the Microscope: Mohammad Reza Khatami's Remarks on the Corruption of the Totalitarian Faction - 2003-12-02
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses key issues raised by Mohammad Reza Khatami regarding political corruption and the reintroduction of candidates to the Guardian Council. The…