July 2003
Lance Armstrong Remains Leader of Tour de France - July 26, 2003
Lance Armstrong remains the leader of the Tour de France after the 19th stage, despite David Millar winning that stage. Armstrong increased his lead over…
Separation of Two Four-Month-Old Twin Sisters from South Korea at Singapore Hospital - 2003-07-21
Surgeons in Singapore are preparing to separate two four-month-old South Korean twin sisters who are conjoined at the lower spine, following the tragic failure of…
The Bodies of Separated Sisters Laleh and Ladan Bijani Returned to Tehran
The bodies of Laleh and Ladan Bijani, Iranian conjoined twins who died during a separation surgery, were returned to Tehran for burial. A memorial service…
Surgery of Laleh and Ladan Bijani Begins at Raffles Hospital in Singapore
Laleh and Ladan Bijani, Iranian conjoined twins, have begun a complex and risky separation surgery in Singapore. The operation, involving an international team of specialists,…
Iranians in Singapore Volunteer to Donate Blood for Laleh and Ladan
Iranians in Singapore have volunteered to donate blood for the surgery of conjoined twins Laleh and Ladan, who are seeking independence despite the risks involved.…
Ladan and Laleh Bijani to Undergo Surgery on Sunday
Ladan and Laleh Bijani, conjoined Iranian sisters, are set to undergo a risky separation surgery in Singapore. Despite the dangers, they are hopeful for a…