August 2003
Mohammad Baqir Hakim at a Glance - 2003-08-29
Mohammad Baqir Hakim, a prominent Iraqi Shiite leader and head of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, was killed in a bomb…
Efforts to Stop the Latest Computer Virus - 2003-08-23
The Sobig virus has caused some disruptions in email systems but has not severely impacted internet operations. Experts managed to limit its spread by disabling…
Jacques Chirac's Promise to the French People Regarding Healthcare System Reforms - 2003-08-22
In response to a severe heatwave that caused tens of thousands of deaths in France, President Jacques Chirac pledged to reform the country's healthcare system.…
A Marriage Whose Only Cure is Divorce: Natiq Nouri's Remarks and Response: Poetic Joy - 2003-08-19
Natiq Nouri criticizes the Iranian electoral system, highlighting its flaws by comparing the voting rights of different age groups and qualifications. He announces his decision…
Report by Siamak Dehghanpour on Recent Virus Attack on Computers - 2003-08-16
A recent virus attack has targeted Windows computers, prompting a warning for users to take preventive actions. Macintosh and Linux users are not affected by…
Death of Idi Amin at Age Eighty - 2003-08-16
Idi Amin, the former dictator of Uganda, died at the age of eighty in Saudi Arabia after a prolonged illness. His rule from 1971 to…
On the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' Flight, a Model Airplane Crossed the Atlantic Ocean
A 77-year-old deaf and nearly blind man, Minyard Hill, successfully flew a model airplane across the Atlantic Ocean on the 100th anniversary of the Wright…
Power gradually returns to the Northeastern United States and Canada - 2003-08-15
A massive power outage affecting about 50 million people occurred in the Midwest, with power gradually returning to the Northeastern US and Canada. President Bush…
Argentina's Congress Repeals Amnesty Law Granted to Former Regime Officials
Argentina's Congress has repealed the amnesty law for officials of the former dictatorship, responding to public pressure and human rights concerns. This decision comes as…
President Castro of Cuba Turns 77
President Castro of Cuba has turned 77, showing no intention of relinquishing power despite health rumors. He continues to face international isolation and economic challenges,…