December 2003
Five Russian Students Arrested in Egypt
Five Russian students studying at Al-Azhar University in Cairo have been arrested by Egyptian authorities. The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the arrests, but the…
American Soldiers Kill Three Suspected Members of Ansar al-Islam - 2003-12-29
American soldiers killed three suspected members of Ansar al-Islam in Mosul after being fired upon. Iraqi police arrested four foreigners, including an Iranian, for allegedly…
FIFA's Ruling on Two Players Accused of Doping Announced - 2003-12-24
FIFA announced sanctions against two players, Amir Azmi from Egypt and Alexander Wacke from Germany, for positive doping tests. Azmi was banned for 15 months…
Meeting Between Palestinian and Israeli Prime Ministers Delayed
The scheduled meeting between Palestinian and Israeli prime ministers' advisors has been postponed due to Palestinian protests against an Israeli attack that killed 9 Palestinians.…
Meeting of the Presidents of Egypt and Syria - 2003-12-24
The Presidents of Egypt and Syria called for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction following Libya's decision to stop its nuclear program.…
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…
Israeli Military Assault on Southern Gaza Strip - 2003-12-23
An Israeli military assault on the southern Gaza Strip resulted in at least 8 Palestinian deaths and over 30 injuries, as part of efforts to…
Mohammad Khatami Criticizes France's Proposal to Ban Hijabs in Public Schools - 2003-12-23
Mohammad Khatami has criticized France's proposal to ban hijabs in public schools, asserting it infringes on religious freedoms. The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt also condemned…
Israel to Implement Ceasefire if Palestinian Militants Halt Attacks - 2003-12-22
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has indicated that Israel will agree to a ceasefire if Palestinian militant groups cease their attacks. Egypt is mediating to…
Palestinian Protesters Attack Egyptian Foreign Minister - 2003-12-22
Palestinian protesters attacked Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher while he was praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Conflicting reports describe the incident, with some stating he was…
The International Community Welcomes Libya's Decision to Abandon Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-12-20
The international community has positively reacted to Libya's decision to abandon its weapons of mass destruction program, viewing it as a significant step towards nuclear…
Egypt's Foreign Minister to Visit Israel Next Week - 2003-12-17
Egypt's Foreign Minister is set to visit Israel next week amid ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire between Palestinian militants and Israel. Despite these diplomatic…
Israel Prepares to Dismantle Some Jewish Settlements in Occupied Territories - 2003-12-17
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is set to announce preparations for dismantling some Jewish settlements in occupied territories if peace talks fail. Palestinians oppose unilateral…
Iran Invites Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak - 2003-12-15
Iran has invited Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to an economic summit in Tehran, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries. This invitation…
Under the Microscope: Meeting of the Presidents of Iran and Egypt; Threats Regarding Ms. Ebadi's Return; Expulsion of Mojahedin - 2003-12-13
The article discusses a meeting between the Presidents of Iran and Egypt, the threats surrounding the potential return of human rights activist Shirin Ebadi to…
A Five-Member FIFA Delegation Visits Tunisia
A FIFA delegation is in Tunisia to evaluate its readiness to host the 2010 World Cup. Led by Jean Peters, the group is assessing stadiums…
Meeting between Mohammad Khatami and Hosni Mubarak in Geneva - 2003-12-10
Mohammad Khatami of Iran met with Hosni Mubarak of Egypt in Geneva, marking the first presidential meeting between the two nations since 1979. They attended…
Ariel Sharon May Meet with His Palestinian Counterpart in the Coming Days - 2003-12-10
Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom announced that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon might meet with the Palestinian leader soon, contingent on the Palestinians not imposing preconditions…
French Police Arrest Ten Suspects Planning Attack on US Embassy in Paris
French police arrested ten suspects, primarily illegal Egyptian immigrants, for allegedly planning an attack on the US Embassy in Paris following a warning call. The…
Efforts to Secure Palestinian Factions' Agreement to Halt Attacks on Israelis - 2003-12-08
Palestinian factions attempted to negotiate a ceasefire with Israel but failed to reach an agreement. Nabil Abu Rudeineh emphasized the Palestinian Authority's commitment to the…
Ariel Sharon's Government Will Reject Ceasefire Proposed by Palestinian Militant Forces - 2003-12-07
Ariel Sharon's government has announced it will reject any ceasefire from Palestinian militants unless it completely stops violence against Israelis. This comes after a Cairo…
Israeli Soldiers Kill Three Palestinians, Including a Teenager and Two Armed Men in Gaza Strip - 2003-12-06
Israeli soldiers killed three Palestinians, including a teenager, in Gaza amidst ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire. The incident highlights the tensions in the region as…
Meeting of Palestinian Factions Representatives in Egypt - 2003-12-04
Palestinian factions are meeting in Egypt to discuss a potential ceasefire with Israel, seen as a first step towards peace talks. An Israeli official indicated…