August 2003
A Strong Earthquake Strikes Kerman Province Early Thursday Morning
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Bam in Kerman province early Thursday morning. Officials report that the area is not densely populated and…
Kofi Annan Describes Attack on UN Office in Baghdad as a Terrorist Crime - 2003-08-19
Kofi Annan condemned the terrorist attack on the UN office in Baghdad, asserting that it cannot justify violence against those aiding Iraq's recovery. The UN…
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…
Release of American Journalist Nisan from Indonesian Prison - 2003-08-04
William Nisan, an American journalist, was released from an Indonesian prison after being sentenced for immigration violations related to his reporting on separatist groups. His…
Leader of the Largest Opposition Group in Azerbaijan Registers for Presidential Elections
Isa Qamber, the leader of Azerbaijan's largest opposition party, has registered for the upcoming presidential elections. Current President Heydar Aliyev is hospitalized, and there are…